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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from CrossWinds Golf Course

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Exterior
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, sun loungers
Room amenity
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communicaitons, Allergen Treated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1021 Wilkinson Trce, Bowling Green, KY, 42103

What's nearby

  • Sloan Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Western Kentucky University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bowling Green Ballpark - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • National Corvette Museum - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Beech Bend Park - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Novo Dolce Gastro Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pub by Novo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Hotel near Sloan Convention Center
Located close to CrossWinds Golf Course and Western Kentucky University, Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Hartland Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 218 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Bosnian, English, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 10 mi
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 5 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 11.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hartland Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (19,580 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 11.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 5 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector and window guards
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

Pool access available from 5 AM to midnight
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

Holiday Inn University Hotel Plaza-Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green
University Plaza-Bowling Green
Bowling Green Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza - Bowling Green Hotel Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green Hotel
Holiday Inn University Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5 AM–midnight.

Is Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Bowling Green, this hotel is steps from CrossWinds Golf Course and Sloan Convention Center. Western Kentucky University and Bowling Green Ballpark are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stop over on trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, service was top notch, convenient location. Perfect for the graduation weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best places in the area. A few minor maintenance issues need to be addressed in the room, but clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Room had an odor. Beds were half made
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location, big room , layout of hotel made it wasy to find room . The tub/shower was kind of beat up for a hotel in this price range. There was a large kid birthday party at the pool which shouldnt happen. Paying guests as myself didnt get to swim because of the party. Im sure few of the people at the party were paid guests. The pool was part of the reason why I booked here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk personnel were helpful and outstanding

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly check-in staff; excellent breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathryn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room smelled really bad like cat urine. The waterfall and the overall environment was nice but the room was not worth what I paid.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean. The carpet in foyer is frayed and needs replacing. The ice machines on almost all floors were out of order and the tray that holds the buckets were missing. This a busy weekend as it was graduation at WKU. I won’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Had to pay 5.00 a day for parking. In there lot. Rooms on line look different than the ones you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

The whole reason I booked this hotel was for the indoor pool. When we arrived we immediately went to the pool to swim. After not being in the pool for 10 minutes, here comes a HUGE birthday party. It became unsafe for my 2 young kids to be in the pool with so many wild 10-12 year old boys. There was a sign that said the pool was for guests only. That absolutely did not happen! It was very frustrating that they allowed a birthday party to happen on a Saturday night and allow non guests to swim. I complained to the front desk and they said the pool was for guests only. But I saw parent after parent drop their kids off for this party and they clearly weren’t guess. We will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and nice. Check-in was super quick. Pool and pool area need to be updated. It smells a little musty in there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Just a quick stay over night. Fulfilled our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

La Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will not assume there was free breakfast with the stay. I wjll make sure with the next visit. Overall stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, we have stayed here before and we will again on future trips
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable with clean sheets. Hotel needs good carpet cleaning inside hallways and rooms. Stairwell was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hakim

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

Loved it

Loved it 😎..nice location nice price nice rooms 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L

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

Outstanding

Outstanding. Clean room, comfortable bed. Clean bathroom. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The common space areas were nice. It has nice appeal in the lobby area. Our first room smelled like cat urine. We asked to be changed a d the second room also had the same smell.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025