Contemporary Hotel Near Downtown Emporia, KS The Holiday Inn Express &Suites Emporia offers accommodations and on-site amenities made with the needs of the modern traveler in mind with a location off I-35 and near Hwy 50, I-335, and K-99. Expect comfortable, contemporary accommodations and convenient on-site amenities including a heated indoor pool, a modern 24-hour Fitness Center, and a complimentary Express START™ breakfast during your stay. Stay on top of your fitness regimen in our 24-hour fitness center and make a splash in our indoor pool. A business center and meeting room are also available to meet your business needs. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Holiday Inn Express &Suites Emporia hotel is conveniently located minutes from Downtown Emporia, David Traylor Zoo, Jones Park and area businesses including Tyson Foods, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, Vektek, Hostess Brands, Hopkins, Simmons Foods, and Emporia State University. Whatever brings you to Emporia, KS, be our guest at the Holiday Inn Express &Suites Emporia in the founding city of Veterans Day.