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

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour fitness, near University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool loungers
Standard Room, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Reception fireplace
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Highlights

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

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
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 12.0 km

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
  • ‪Crumbl Cookies - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

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

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. For a workout, you can visit the 24-hour fitness centre, or go for a morning swim at the seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 131 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1400 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Video game console
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 31 to October 01

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.

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

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a picnic area.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel is in New Market Center, a short 8-minute drive from Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) and 17 minutes' walk from University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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
Carlton, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was nice but our shower in room 306 barely had any water dripping out. It could use some updating.
Susanne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Marla, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

DUSTIN, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
PATRICIO, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Steven, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Digna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tim, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Sandi, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Visible water damage on the 5th Floor. Very humid conditions in the 5th floor corridor.
Jon-Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Nelly, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Patricia, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

In our room, the toilet was loose (caulking around bottom of the toilet was peeling off and dirty), bugs in the bathroom. We did not get our room cleaned, they said we hung the not ready yet sign to long on the door (We took it down by 12:30 and were told sorry too late. The rooms are not ready to go into until 3:00 so I don't understand why they didn't come back and check to see if we took the sign down. For $400 for 2 nights I expected a much better experience. I would take this hotel off your list as a recommended hotel. I will NEVER stay in a Holiday Inn ever again.
Diane, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I wish the hotel had an Ice Machine
Jeffrey, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Never cleaned our room the 4 days we were there. I called the front desk to ask for the house cleaning staff to come to our room, stated she would and they never came from day 1-3 day 4, we went home. There was blood on my sheets so please check. I got clean covers and made my own bed, no staff to help.
Tracy, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Merced Montero Nava, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Yariel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jordan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

July 4 weekend and the pool was closed, green. No milk at breakfast. Large gap in room door, scary from elevator. We did stick towels under which helped. So far, no word from property.
Krista, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious rooms. Would stay again.
Xavier, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

janice, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

No pool
Pool was closed. It's been closed all summer
Isabel, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet.
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review