The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma South - Lakewood is the newest Holiday Inn Express in the Tacoma area. Conveniently located off I-5, our hotel is within 30 miles of downtown Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), minutes from downtown Tacoma, and one mile from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Enjoy complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet access, a refrigerator, a microwave, a 42-inch flat-panel multimedia television, and luxurious new bedding. Guests can enjoy our 24-hour indoor heated pool, whirlpool, fitness area, business center, and flexible meeting space that can accommodate up to 200 people. Start your day with our complimentary hot Express Start breakfast buffet, featuring pancakes, signature cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, and other morning favorites. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to area attractions such as Mount Rainier National Park, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, and nearby recreation areas like Owens Beach, Fort Steilacoom Park, American Lake, and Harry Todd Community Park. Other points of interest include the Tacoma Dome, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Museum of Glass, Sprinker Recreation Center, the Puyallup/Western Washington Fairgrounds, LeMay – America’s Car Museum, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and Pier 51. We're sure you'll enjoy the balance of nature and city excitement that our area offers.