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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Okemos with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2350 Jolly Oak Road, Okemos, MI, 48864

What's nearby

  • Okemos Conference Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Michigan State University - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Wharton Center - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Breslin Center - 9 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Spartan Stadium - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Lansing Station - 13 min drive
  • Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG

Hotel near Michigan State University
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 112 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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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 van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 350 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express 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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 25.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Okemos University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Okemos University Area
Express Okemos University Are
Holiday Inn Express Suites Okemos University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Okemos University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Okemos University Area an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 25.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG located?

Situated in Okemos, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Okemos Conference Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ferguson Park and Wonch Park. Okemos Village Historical Marker and College Fields Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Okemos - University Area by IHG Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 683 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 683 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 683 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 683 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 683 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, good breakfast, nice updated place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a very safe location. Liked the set-up of the room as welll.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most cleanest hotel I have stayed in, in a very long time…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean. The staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and had a plug in for my car. The bed was comfortable and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rannie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing in so many ways. Very Clean, No Smells of mold or water, Wonderful Staff very helpful, Nice Pool area and Gym, Lots of dinning options within walking distance, Pet Friendly, and Free on-site Parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice, quiet and no one bothered us at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenniffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was fantastic!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, tidy, staff was helpful. Perfect for a quick overnight!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marylou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, easy check in, great breakfast, nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Love the hotel the location and staff was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When issue with room due to shades not working, staff quickly made room change.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and efficiently. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and new building. Definitely will stay here again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and up to date. Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Will stay here again!

Although it's located in a busier area, this hotel was so quiet! Conveniently located, clean, and comfortable. The young lady ar check in was exceptionally kind and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They accommodated early check-in. Everything was perfect. It was like sleeping on a cloud. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and place was super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick. Room was ready upon arrival and was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

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

Very clean, good location and very comfortable!

The location was very good! It is right off the highway and it was surrounded with restaurants, gas stations, and coffee shops. The staff was friendly and morning breakfast was good. The rooms were spacious and clean! I would definitely recommend this hotel and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay and if in the area would definitely stay there. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean and new- staff was very nice. pool was warm and clean. breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely and the room was spacious and clean. I felt very safe staying there alone with my two small children. Staff were warm and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My children and I had another amazing stay. The kids enjoyed the pool and snacks and we all enjoyed the comfortable beds. We were in town for 4H States.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

teri s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great sheets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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