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General Manager Kalina Goodwin and Director of Sales SarahLinne Miller.
By Sigoruney Orstad
For the C/C Chamber of Commerce
Holiday Inn Express & Suites has been in Chehalis since 2009 but has recently made some big changes in the way of new renovations throughout the hotel. After first opening in May 2009, Holiday Inn Express has been a welcoming place of respite for busy travelers visiting for both business and leisure purposes.
Renovations to the hotel began in December 2023 with management eager to update Holiday Inn Express since no substantial updates had been made to the hotel since its opening. With four floors and 112 rooms, renovating virtually the entire hotel while staying open for guests was a challenge. However, it was a challenge that General Manager Kalina Goodwin and Director of Sales Sarah Linne Miller were able to tackle.
The hotel was updated one floor at a time, with the stays of guests left mostly uninterrupted. The results of the renovations seem to speak for themselves, with guests frequently praising the updates. “It’s like every single person that walks in, especially if they’ve been here before, just has great appreciation for what they see. It’s open, it’s bright, it’s fresh,” said Goodwin.
