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7.4

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

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

160 Van Campen Boulevard, Wilmington, 28403, North Carolina, United States

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Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

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

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel! Located in the beautiful city of Wilmington, North Carolina, our 2-star hotel offers everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Conveniently situated just 4.2mi from the city center, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that Wilmington has to offer. With 303 reviews from happy guests, you can trust that you'll have a great experience with us. Prices start from just $99 per night, making us an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.

At our hotel, you'll find a range of fantastic amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast to kickstart your day, and take a dip in our refreshing outdoor swimming pool. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and keep up with your fitness routine in our well-equipped fitness center. With free parking and a 24-hour front desk, we strive to make your stay as convenient and hassle-free as possible.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center today and get ready to experience all that Wilmington has to offer. We can't wait to welcome you!

When you stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, you don't have to leave your furry friend behind. We are a pet-friendly hotel, so you can bring your beloved pet along for the trip. Just keep in mind that charges may apply, so please check with our friendly staff for more details. Your pet will love exploring the beautiful city of Wilmington with you!

Take a break from the outdoor adventures and cool off in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Located onsite, this pool is the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the city. Whether you want to take a refreshing swim or soak up the sun on the poolside loungers, our pool offers a great escape from the city heat. Plus, the pool features a shallow end, making it suitable for guests of all ages to enjoy.

When it comes to payment options, we strive to make things convenient for our guests. We accept a variety of payment methods, including Mastercard, Discover, JCB, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. However, please note that cash is not accepted at our hotel. Our goal is to ensure a seamless and hassle-free experience for all our guests, including convenient payment options.

Choose the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center for your next stay in Wilmington. With our pet-friendly policies, refreshing outdoor pool, and convenient payment options, we have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Book your room today and get ready to explore all that Wilmington has to offer with us as your base! We can't wait to welcome you and your furry companion.

Closest airports

Wilmington International Airport

2.7mi

Albert J Ellis Airport

43.5mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Picnic area

Bathtub

Rooms

Imperial Suite in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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Imperial Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Experience luxury in our spacious 323 sqft Imperial Suite, accommodating 4 adults and 3 children. Enjoy modern amenities like a private bathroom, microwave, and refrigerator, plus air conditioning for ultimate comfort.

Room Selected at Check-In in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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Room Selected at Check in

1 Twin Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Stay in our spacious TwinDouble room, perfect for up to 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of a private bathroom, convenient amenities like a microwave and coffee machine, and relax with the provided TV and air conditioning.

King Room with Bath Tub- Hearing Accessible/ Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious King Room with Roll In Shower - Disability Access. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this non-smoking room boasts a King size bed, private bathroom, and top-notch amenities like a microwave, coffee machine, and air conditioning.

Double Queen Room - Disability Access with Bathtub/Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Double Queen Room - Disability Access, featuring a private bathroom, bathtub, microwave, coffee machine, refrigerator, air conditioning, and more. Perfect for accommodating 4 adults and 3 children, enjoy modern amenities such as a TV, iron, heating, telephone, and complimentary toiletries throughout your stay.

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Executive King Room in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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Executive

1 King Size Bed

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Executive Suite - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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Suite Executive

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Queen Size Beds

280 sqft

Private Bathroom

Microwave

Coffee machine

Refrigerator

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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King Room With A Sleeper Sofa - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

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King Room, Sofa

1 King Size Bed

Private Bathroom

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Refrigerator

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Standard Room

Free wifi

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

7.4

303 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Karen

9.1

November 2022

I always prefer this location. The location is central to my business needs & it's ALWAYS clean! The staff has always been really pleasant too (Check-in/out, maintenance & janitorial) I've stayed at this location multiple times over the past 4 years.

I usually get a suite so I didn't discover that the window frame in my room was broken until very late that night- I could hear the wind whipping all night during the storm. I let them know the next morning & the maintenance person went up to fix it so I'm sure it will be fixed before the next person stays! Anytime there has been an issue with a room, it has been addressed right away - the facility is not brand new, it has a little wear & tear.

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Maria

8.2

May 2023

The hotel and the rooms are clean. The hallway and reception smells nice. The rooms are spacious and very tidy. I also liked the breakfast which consists of cheese omelette, bacon, turkey sausage, pancakes, pastries, bread, cereals, yogurt and beverages. The toiletries are dove products.

The pet fee is 75usd/night non-refundable which is too much! About 15 minutes drive to the beach and 10 mins drive to the riverwalk. The bed is too soft.

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Taylor

8.2

September 2023

Room was nice & clean Staff was cool but too laid back Breakfast was awesome Love the checkout being noon

Loud dog that kept barking anytime they heard someone in the hallway Only had 1 wash cloth in the room, called front desk to have someone send up another & they never came. Had to go down 2 hrs later to get it myself The elevator was a tad shaky but understood that they were under renovation

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Robin

8.2

May 2023

Location was great for our needs. Really good breakfast.

This property is currently undergoing renovations. It was quite noisy when my family checked as construction was being done right below them. One of the construction workers knocked on my door at 7:30ish Saturday morning - not sure why they didn't have a list of rooms that weren't occupied!

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Cheryn

8.2

August 2023

The convenience to the beach and shopping. Front desk clerk was friendly.

Hair in the shower.. socket missing plate not on wall. Food crumbs on couch. Refrigerator had a leak.

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Wilisha

10

March 2022

I liked the location of the hotel, and the accommodations were exceptional. The staff was also helpful. I really enjoyed the breakfast included with our stay.

I did not like the bed for the simple fact it was too firm. I would’ve also preferred another selection when it came to the toiletries available in the washroom.

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Adams

10

July 2022

The staff was excellent, front desk took care of the mixup in names from booking.com, Lynn in maintenance took care of safe storage of my bicycles.

Some of the bedroom furniture was worn out and needs replaced.

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Valerie

10

December 2022

I loved my stay the staff treat you like family. The facility smelled amazing it were perfessionally clean. The breakfast was great I find no fault. I loved it.

Nothing everything was amazing.

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Monica

9.1

July 2022

The staff is always (2nd stay here) friendly and accommodating. Great location, walking distance to Walmart and Cracker Barrel and the hotel has switched to Dove products in the bathrooms…..love it!

No complaints.

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James

8.2

April 2021

I booked this hotel because it said it provided breakfast. While they did provide breakfast, it was in a bag. Not exactly the hot breakfast I had hoped for especially since their rates are $10 higher than hotels that do not provide breakfast, but they didn't leave us high and dry because of Covid. I did appreciate how the hotel was being cleaned in the common areas continually while we were there.

We were told rooms were only tended to every 4 days during a multiple day stay. Ours was only 2 days, so we weren't expecting much from the get go. Items provided in the room were limited due to Covid, I assume. We did ask for another bar of soap for our stay since the body wash was empty. We never got the soap. And the 6 tissues reinserted in the box for us to use did not last for our 2 day stay.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

Airports

Wilmington International Airport

2.7mi

Albert J Ellis Airport

43.5mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Picnic area

Bathtub

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel have accommodations for guests with pets?

Absolutely! At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, you are more than welcome to stay with your furry friend. Please keep in mind that charges may apply for accommodating your pet during your stay.

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel?

The designated check-in period at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel begins at 03:00 PM. As for check-out, it's before 12:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel come with parking?

Yes, there is free on-site parking available at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel. The parking is public and reservation is not required.

What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel offers accommodations starting at $99. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What are the room types available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including TwinDouble, Double, Suite, and Quadruple. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The room sizes are all 280 sqft except for the Imperial Suite which is 323 sqft. The occupancy ranges from 2 adults and 1 child to 4 adults and 3 children, depending on the room type. The available bed sizes include Twin, King, and Queen beds.

What is there to do in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel?

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, guests can enjoy their time at the hotel by taking advantage of the leisure amenities provided. They can cool off and relax in the outdoor swimming pool, which is available seasonally. The pool features a shallow end, making it suitable for guests of all ages.

In addition to the pool, guests can also make use of the beach chairs/loungers provided by the hotel. These comfortable and convenient seating options allow guests to soak up the sun and enjoy the outdoors.

For those who prefer to stay active, the hotel offers a fitness center where guests can work out and stay in shape during their stay.

Furthermore, business travelers can take advantage of the hotel's business center, equipped with all the necessary facilities to meet their professional needs.

Overall, guests at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center have a variety of leisure amenities to choose from, ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

Can guests use a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel?

The hotel has an outdoor pool that is available seasonally. It does not provide any information regarding the size, depth, or specific features of the pool other than mentioning a shallow end.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center, an IHG Hotel does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept a variety of credit cards including Mastercard, Discover, JCB, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche.