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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG

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

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Located in central Kirksville, Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers breakfast, modern amenities, and attentive staff. Guests can relax in the indoor pool or work in the business center. Free self-parking and laundry facilities add convenience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2523 South Franklin St., Kirksville, MO, 63501

What's nearby

  • Truman State University - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A.T. Still University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Northeast Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Thousand Hills State Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Long Branch State Park - 29 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • La Plata Station - 15 min drive
  • Kirksville, MO (IRK-Kirksville Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Colton's Steak House & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scooters Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG

Hotel near Truman State University
Located close to A.T. Still University, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a nature reserve
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

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 rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
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 Express Kirksville University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kirksville University Area
Express Kirksville University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kirksville University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kirksville University Area by IHG

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–11 PM.

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

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Truman State University and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from A.T. Still University. Thousand Hills State Park is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) away.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 509 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

BETTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee was fresh and hot! Fruit was fresh. Enjoyed the breakfast danish.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faheem

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and breakfast were acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and looking good. Needs a light in the area where the coffee is made but otherwise fantastic room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every staff there was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about our stay was great. The rooms were clean, the food was good, and the staff was amazing. Abby at the front desk was particularly kind and helpful. She went above and beyond to make our stay outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and the staff is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were really nice to us when we chevked inn and when we left only stsyed one night but i would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and courteous staff, clean and neat facility.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Clean and nice breakfast with good front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stated here twice while visiting Kirksville. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful, and the rooms very clean and cozy. This hotel caters to a lot of construction workers in town for the week, which is great! But the room doors aren’t well sealed or soundproof, so you’re going to hear those workers heading out for the day at 5am. My second stay was over the weekend so no workers tromping down the hallway early in the morning. However, we tried to use the pool in the evening and it was pretty dirty in there with discarded towels everywhere and no clean ones available. Included breakfast is really good, lots of hot options and healthy choices. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in excellent condition, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tub in bathroom was slippery, good shower head. Staff was very polite, professional, and courteous. Your biscuits at breakfast were so much better that Cracker Barrel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Binu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay in Kirksville!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

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

Amazing Hotel!

The service desk guy was friendly and accommodating. The room was nice, beds slept well. The pool chemical was off or the filter wasn't working properly. but, my grandchildren enjoyed it anyway. The breakfast was very good. It had biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, pancakes, yogurt they dont skip on the items they offer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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