Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites® Northwood, Iowa Located by the Top of Iowa Welcome Center the Holiday Inn Express and Suites® Northwood is a smart choice for travelers. We provide the most modern &green accommodations that Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota have to offer. Conveniently located off I-35 just 3 miles south of the Minnesota border, our Northwood hotel's facility is ideal for business travelers who need easy access to the surrounding area. When business is done, the Diamond Jo Casino across the street offers a chance to unwind. Leisure travelers love our hotel's closeness to the entertainment. Whether business or pleasure brings our patrons to our hotel located right off the highway, our convenient amenities will meet their needs. Travelers stay connected to colleagues, friends, and family with our free high-speed Internet access. The hotel's free breakfast buffet makes it easy to start your day early. Those lodging with us also enjoys an indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and business center.