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Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Appalachian State University

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Located near Appalachian State University, Holiday Inn Express Boone offers a complimentary breakfast buffet in comfortable surroundings. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, convenient laundry facilities, 24/7 business center, and WiFi for evening downtime.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room Selected at Check-In, 1 King or 2 Double Beds

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room Selected at Check-In, 1 King or 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1943 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC, 28607

What's nearby

  • Boone Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pepper's Restaurant and Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Come Back Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG

Hotel near Appalachian State University
Located close to Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Tweetsie Railroad, Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,456 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Boone, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Appalachian State University, Kidd Brewer Stadium, and Appalachian Ski Mtn.. Tweetsie Railroad and Mystery Hill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Boone by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chirag

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overnight stay. Breakfast had good selection and was hot. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location! Staff friendly and very helpful Quiet, pleasant atmosphere. Excellent Breakfast! No negatives.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great breakfast and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay! I will always stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a nightmare. The lobby was full of people waiting up to 2 hours to check-in because rooms had not been cleaned. On the bright side, the rooms were clean and were cleaned daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel . Staff was nice but couldn't answer any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
the foyer area and bathroom floors were sticky. they were not cleaned correctly. The first night stay the room wasn't serviced, we had to ask for towel's, wash clothes and toiletries
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were just passing through. Great rooms and nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for the first time. Everything was excellent even during remodeling. It’s close to attractions like Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. We plan to stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and the employees were very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Da ve

Clean hotel, reasonable price and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit Daughter

Great place to stay convenient to all tourists attractions and Appalachian State where my daughter goes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel, great location with a friendly and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed staying here. It was convenient to everything. Room and all areas were clean and well furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, professional desk associates and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both my mother and adult daughter said the beds were to hard and had trouble sleeping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accomodations and service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The renovated room we enjoyed was outstanding-very contemporary and user friendly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The floor is sticky. Likely too much soap used while mopping. Unable to give point for stay due to booking with third party. Sometime we were not aware of.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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