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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Free buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Explore the area

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1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Place, Kent State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dix Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, AAA I-76 Antique Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Kent

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG, you'll be 23.8 km (14.8 mi) from Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Kent hotel include Kent State University and Blossom Music Center.

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Dix Stadium - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • AAA I-76 Antique Mall - 6 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Haymaker Farmers’ Market - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The Kent Stage - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Summit Street Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 291 square feet (27 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 291 sq ft of conference space
  • 27 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

This Kent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 291 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Kent State University

Holiday Inn Express Hotel State University

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University

Inn Express State University

Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area

Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University

Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area an IHG Hotel

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG?

As of 2 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG on 28 June 2026 start from AU$174, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG has a free self car park.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is offered at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 870 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 870 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 870 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 870 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 870 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Clean rooms, welcoming staff, easy check in,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

tom

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Justin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was bad. This hotel requires a $100 incidental hold for one night. Really high, but ok. Our card kept not being accepted. Not declined but not goin through. They kept asking for another card. No. We don’t have one. So then they asked us to go get cash. No. The manager finally came out and said it was their system error and they’d waive the hold. The room was fine but the bathers door was not aligned properly and was hard to open and made lots of noise when opening or closing. Breakfast was typical of Holiday Inn which is one reason I like them. However, bacon and cinnamon rolls needed to be replenished for quite a while and never were. Overall, not up to HI expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander K

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious room. Great staff. Friendly, cheerful, and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly staff was greeted every morning by housekeeping and front desk. Breakfast was good and good selection offered. Only issues were with pillows being way too soft for my preference
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

GIRISH And Hitesh Jain

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SABRINA DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at the front desk were so nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent, the staff was friendly, the breakfast was good. The only problem I had, and it was all on me, but the young lady at the desk when I checked in was friendly but I had a lot of trouble understanding her. I have double hearing aids and had to ask her to repeat herself. But overall it was a really good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Baffour

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Great breakfast. Only suggestion would be: a chair for the desk that fits normal height people instead of Andre the Giant. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great ,most of staff is friendly. The only thing that shocked me was, the staff at the hotel "swiped" my credit card and charged me, but would not provide me with a receipt. Then at checkout after my stay , i tried to request a receipt for my stay. the Male staff member said "sorry we cannot give you a receipt. you will need to contact expedia for one". So i have to keep an eye out on my credit card charges to make sure this hotel credits the $100 hold back onto my credit card.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is great and clean. The other guests were rude in the floor above us and down the hall. They were noisy until 3 am and kept us up. You could hear what was going on between the wall and floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026