Holiday Inn Express - Tahlequah is a five-time award winning hotel. Located in a peaceful wooded setting this elegant 62 room hotel features 50 rooms with either a king bed or two queens, and 12 suites including one Kidsuite with Tropical Fish theme. Our outdoor swimming pool is open May thru September. Our hotel offers an exceptional breakfast bar available 6:30-9:30 a. Summer season rates vary. Located minutes from Northeastern State University, Cherokee Nation Headquarters and the Cherokee Heritage Center & Trail of Tears Drama Ampitheater. Conveniently located to Illinois River and Lake Tenkiller.