Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls-Brandon

Brandon, SD

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls-Brandon is a practical limited-service hotel in Brandon, South Dakota, just off the Sioux Falls metro area’s east side. The hotel is positioned near Interstate 90 and works best for travelers who want a quieter suburban base with straightforward highway access rather than a downtown Sioux Falls stay.

The property has 68 rooms across three floors, with standard Holiday Inn Express conveniences such as free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, an indoor heated pool with whirlpool, a fitness center, business services, complimentary self-parking, and pet-friendly rooms subject to the hotel’s policy and fee. There is no full-service restaurant on site, but the free breakfast and nearby Brandon dining options make it useful for players who want a simple, lower-friction stay.

For poker travelers, the main nearby destination is Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Larchwood, Iowa. The hotel is not on casino property and is not walkable to the poker room, but it is close enough to function as a short-drive lodging option for players who prefer a branded hotel in Brandon instead of staying at the casino resort itself.

Phone Number

(605) 910-9290

Address

1103 N Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, South Dakota 57005

Poker Room Access

Short Drive

Resort Fee

Parking

Free

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Why Players Like This Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls-Brandon is most useful for poker players visiting Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, which operates the main nearby live poker room. Grand Falls is not walkable from the hotel, so players should plan on driving or using rideshare for every session. The practical trip is about 10 miles and usually fits the short-drive category rather than a full casino-resort stay.

This hotel can work well for early tournament starts or daytime cash sessions because it offers free breakfast and direct parking without the larger resort footprint of a casino hotel. Players who like to leave quickly in the morning, keep a vehicle nearby, or stay closer to Brandon and east Sioux Falls may find it more convenient than a downtown hotel.

The main drawback is late-night transportation. Grand Falls lists poker hours that can run very late on some nights, so players finishing after midnight should not treat this as a walkable or connected lodging option. Driving back may be simple, but weather, fatigue, and rideshare availability should be considered before a long session.

Food access is practical but not casino-style. The hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, so guests should rely on the included breakfast, nearby Brandon restaurants, convenience stops, or dining at Grand Falls before or after playing. Complimentary self-parking is a clear advantage for players making repeated casino trips over a multi-day stay.

Because there are no confirmed existing Angry Aces Poker Room Guide, Tournament Series, or Tournament Guide relationships for Grand Falls Casino in the approved knowledge files, this hotel should be treated as a useful regional poker lodging resource rather than tied to an existing Angry Aces poker-room CMS relationship.