Just got back from a 2 night stay. The first night was at a AAA rate of $89. After talking to a couple at the Tiki Hut that evening, I learned that they got a $59 rate from the South Carolina visitors center. The next morning, I went to the front desk and advised them that I was interested in staying another night but I wanted that rate. They honored it. I find it odd that they offer a cheaper rate through the state's visitor center than through an organization devoted strictly to travel that has a loyal following.

The rooms are clean and mine had a coffee maker, small refrig and microwave. I had to call the front desk to get my room cleaned at 2pm and was told that they must have missed it because I had my "do not disturb" sign on the door earlier that morning. Whatever.

The big one is this: They will tack on a $6.95 per day "resort fee". When I asked about this, they said it was for security and that it is island wide. When I further pushed the issue and said that was not stated upfront, they said it was for parking. I pushed it further and the charge was removed.

If they don't budge on this resort fee, ask for a copy of the registration card that you sign at check in and tell them you will be contacting your credit card for a charge back. They will lose the resort fee. Shady dealings if you ask me.

Having never been to HHI, we had a great stay at the Holiday Inn. Originally, we booked at the Metropolitan Hotel, but after reading all the horrible reviews we booked here instead. The room was very clean and updated, but as mentioned by others the bathroom was in dyer need of remodeling. It was surface clean, but had some mold problems. Nothing that bad, I have a two-yr-old and I didn't checkout because of it. The other downside is that they don't have service elevators, so if you are coming and going during the day (as we were with our child), you have to fight for elevator space with the maid carts. On the upside, the location is great, we walked everywhere. The pool and kiddie pool were also very nice; plenty of chairs and nice atmosphere. A bonus was that we booked a room with "no view," but we actually had a partial ocean after all! The best rooms are front side facing the ocean and the tiki bar with live music, and have balconies. Now that we know, next time we'll spring for the extra and get one of those.

Great location on the beach. Shopping/restaurant/bike rentals nearby. Tiki Bar, pool bar, had great live music, drinks, fun people. Pool is typical, horseshoe shaped. Beach is right there, wide, not too crowded, dogs allowed there which is great. Had a great deal on the price. Staff was average, but not rude like these other reviews state. Biking down the beach or around town via bike routes is fantastic. Didn't eat at the restaurant on site though, too many other options walking distance. Average room had fridge/microwave, many cable channels. We will definitely return here in the spring, before summer starts.

I don't know why there are all these other negative reviews of this hotel. I found nothing wrong with this place, not at all !! It's a great deal and location. Everyone should give this place a try.

We love this place !! It's a Holiday Inn, definetly not the Ritz. The staff are always friendly and have been with the hotel for years, rooms are clean and well maintained, the location is fabulous and it is a fun (!!!!) hotel. I'd practically move in if I could !