The Holiday Inn Express Beachfront is for budget-conscious travelers seeking a good value. The courtyard pool is huge and surrounded by plenty of lounge chairs and some tables with sun umbrellas. There is an off-site fitness center with cardio machines, treadmills, stair steppers, etc. Golf packages are also available--ask the concierge. There is a self-service laundryroom on site and for additional service and security the front desk is open 24 hours a day. With a beach-view dining room, Sandpiper Restaurant offers breakfast and lunch buffets, as well as menu service (dinner menu only). Room service is also available. Guests may also want to check out Sunsets, the hotel bar and lounge. The hotel also has five meeting rooms with available catering service. The beach and Gulf of Mexico are just across the street and historic sites, such as Beauvoir are less than a block away. Adjacent to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, this hotel is the place to stay for business and/or pleasure. Most of the area casinos offer shuttle service around the clock. Also, several restaurants, golf courses, shopping opportunities, and deep sea fishing charters are just minutes away. All rooms are equipped with coffeemaker, hairdryer, dataport, and iron/board.