Room Attendant
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About Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express is a hotel chain owned by IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Job description from Holiday Inn Express
Job Description
Job Description4250 Midamerica Lane
South St. Louis
Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour
We are seeking friendly, energetic and dependable team members for our Housekeeping Department. Our family owned and operated business highly values our Team and we are committed to assisting you in your journey and supporting your personal ambitions and growth on your pathway to success!
Team Member Perks:
- Referral program to earn extra cash!
- Anniversary recognition
- Promotion opportunities and training
Responsibilities of Room Attendants include:
- Change bed linens and make beds
- Replace used towels
- Sweep and mop floors
- Vacuum carpets
- Dust furniture
- Replenish bath care products
- Clean public spaces
Preferred skills include:
- Ability to with little supervision while meeting standards
- Communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
Education / Experience:
- Prior experience as a room attendant preferred but not required
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do workers at Holiday Inn Express get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
45% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick
Does Holiday Inn Express pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
86% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 173 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Holiday Inn Express do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
77% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 73% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 23% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Holiday Inn Express worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
52% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Holiday Inn Express workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
45% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 131 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Holiday Inn Express workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
44% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Holiday Inn Express?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
54% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Holiday Inn Express managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
75% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Holiday Inn Express?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
How we know this
49% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Holiday Inn Express job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
72% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
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Only some parents say it’s good
Is working at Holiday Inn Express good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
35% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Okay
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Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation
At Holiday Inn Express, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
How we know this
52% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Needs improving
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Part-timers can't get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Holiday Inn Express?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
How we know this
82% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insuranceBased on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
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Only some part-timers get paid time off
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Holiday Inn Express?
Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
How we know this
59% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time offBased on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Holiday Inn Express cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
67% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Only some people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Holiday Inn Express?
Some people get paid time off from work.
How we know this
41% of people say they don’t get paid time off.Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Holiday Inn Express feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
34% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Holiday Inn Express get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
55% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Holiday Inn Express?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 168 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Holiday Inn Express enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
69% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 153 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Holiday Inn Express recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 184 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Holiday Inn Express?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Holiday Inn Express?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 66% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Holiday Inn Express’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Holiday Inn Express is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
53% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 160 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Holiday Inn Express employees say about their job
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Best thing
Meeting new guest and the people I work with who are like family.
Worst thing
When you have a CO worker with a negative attitude
Executive housekeeper at Holiday Inn Express, June 2025
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Best thing
PTO that I can utilize as sick pay
Worst thing
Constantly adding more responsibilities but not getting more pay
Executive housekeeper at Holiday Inn Express, June 2025
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