Virginia Tech University - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
Lyric Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Lane Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
Cassell Coliseum - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
Getting around
Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Dietrick Dining Center - 4 min drive
Panera Bread - 19 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Chick-fil-A - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG
Hotel near Virginia Tech University
You can look forward to free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool
Free self parking
1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
An elevator, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 94 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Pillowtop mattresses, sofa beds, and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Separate sitting areas, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
DVD player
In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room sofa bed
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
24-hour business center
786 square feet of conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
5 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Double sofa bed
Free crib
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
DVD player
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Free weekday newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
Indoor pool
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
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
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
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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)
Property is also known as
Comfort Suites University
Comfort Suites University Blacksburg
Comfort Suites University Hotel Blacksburg
Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg University Area
Holiday Inn Express University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Blacksburg University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Blacksburg University Area by IHG
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool.
Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM.
What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG located?
Located in Hethwood - Prices Fork, this hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Skelton Conference Center and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Virginia Tech University. Museum of Geosciences and Historic Smithfield Plantation are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1000 reviews
10 - Excellent
712
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1000 reviews
8 - Good
205
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
6 - Okay
55
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Great location, spacious rooms, great breakfast.
Dewey
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10
Great hotel
Elsy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great location and was a very quiet and peaceful property.
Sara
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10
staff very helpful with check in
Vipal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
The convenience to VT campus, the cleanliness of the hotel, the nice and friendly staff and the comfort of the beds and pillows.
Cheryl
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Rooms where spacious and clean!!
Dominic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10
Hotel is recently renovated and is great. Conveniently located. Breakfast can be better
Jayamanohar Reddy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Nice room and close to VT
Holly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
Nice hotel near campus!
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are very roomy and clean.
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Great location
Delbert
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Spacious rooms, Very clean, Great price
Suraj
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Clean rooms and friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Jeffrey
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Located close to VT.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Good quality for reasonable price. Staff friendly and helpful
Ward
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
It was close to everything !
John
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
We came for the Metallica concert at VT and we could not have imagined an easier time getting to and from the show with the bus transportation. The room was quiet and spacious for 4 people and we loved the kitchen area in the room. Staff was awesome and extremely helpful.
T
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10
It was good the pool was closed
Kearia
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10
Room was large and beds were very comfortable.
Walls are very thin. Could hear everything going on in next room.
Terri
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Clean and quiet
John
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
The breakfast options could be better.
Oscar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
Great proximity to Virginia tech
Benjamin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
It was excellent place to stay with my family.
Arif
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
It’s a cute suite, comfortable, soft sheets.
Irene
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Good spot to stay for a tour of Virginia Tech. Comfortable, quiet room and convenient breakfast. Quick drive to campus.