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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of North Carolina at Wilmington. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 9 minutes from Riverwalk
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG 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 available daily. 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 by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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 self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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 provided

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: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1012 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tremendous staff. Clean and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot breakfast. Thank you for providing that with the cost of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

JEREMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan, Granite Falls

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor craftsmanship
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good hotel, bad A/C

Comfy bed, good service. Great breakfast (for a hotel breakfast). My one big complaint is the A/C was off and locked out where we could not turn it on or adjust anything. The wall thermostat was also blank and unusable. The room ended up being hot, both my wife and I had trouble sleeping because of the heat. Not sure why we weren’t allowed to set A/C but that was frustrating. Otherwise good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nidhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sherif

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac not working
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was nice but our shower in room 306 barely had any water dripping out. It could use some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marla

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a most pleasant stay. Wonderful room. Everyone was helpful and respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

PATRICIO, Holly Springs

the room was right, but they left 3 towels when i booked for four. Also breakfast was missing some things, probably because it was a very busy weekend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel for the most part was clean, under staffed which made calling the front desk very difficult at times, but for the most part the staff was courteous & professional . The biggest disappointment was that the pool had been closed all summer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Digna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Staff friendly and professional, clean spacious room and comfortable bed. Great value and we would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sandi

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I made our reservation 2 days before our arrival. I called the property directly (unfortunately i didn't get her name) to confirm they have a pool for my 3 year old grandson. I was told they do have a pool so i booked it. When we get to the property i asked the location of the pool. I was then told that the pool was closed because it needed an inspection. I wasn't told that when i called. There were other issues with the room as well but that is my main complaint.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jon-Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Visible water damage on the 5th Floor. Very humid conditions in the 5th floor corridor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nelly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so great Holiday Inn Express

The landscape was horrible, googles drooping on the walkways, the grass needed to be cut and parking lot needed to be cleaned. The pool was green, dirty and fill of leaves. Once off the main level, the hallways were hot and smelled stall, they did not have the AC on in the hallways. The first room they gave us had puddles of liquid on the floor, two large puddles on the carpet and one in front of the bathroom door mini-fridge. There were two dead bugs on the floor in front of the mini fridge. They did change out room which was better, however, the shower had hair in it, the bathroom floor had hair on it, there was trash that was not cleaned besides the nightstands. The mattress for the pull-out bed was very old, we could not use it because it was too thin and you could feel the metal springs. We decided to not add another night to our trip and just go home
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024