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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Room, Non Smoking
Free breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Carolina at Wilmington17 min walk
  • Popular LocationJungle Rapids Family Fun Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMayfaire Town Center8 min drive
  • AirportWilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)8 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Wilmington

A family-friendly stay in Wilmington awaits you at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Trask Coliseum. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. 1400 square feet (130 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Wilmington hotel include Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park and Riverwalk.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 17 min walk
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 6 min drive
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 8 min drive
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 1400 square feet (130 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1400 sq ft of conference space
  • 130 sq. m of conference space
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel offers 131 accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,400 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 May and close on 01 October.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Wilmington University Ctr

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel 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 Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?

As of 21 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel on 1 July 2024 start from AU$272.54, 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 Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel is Wrightsville Beach (8.2 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from May 31 to October 01.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

preciosa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruschele

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No black out shades so light shined into the room at night and could not control AC so room was cold. Someone needs to be paying attention to the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lovena jane McKinney jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rusted tub drain
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Night shift check in clerk wasn’t friendly or informative about the hotel facility or amenities. Day shift check in clerk was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and I especially appreciated the safety consciousness of the staff. Great mattress as well!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always nice and quiet here. I stay here when I travel to Wilmington when the rates are to my liking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024