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Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG

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

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Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough welcomes guests with thoughtful amenities. Enjoy a free breakfast buffet and coffee shop to fuel your morning, a refreshing outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Convenient laundry facilities and multilingual staff complete the experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Gym

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Air conditioning
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
202 Cardinal Dr, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

What's nearby

  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ayr Mount - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Duke University Hospital - 11 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Duke University - 14 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • 1 meeting room, a front-desk safe, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 83 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 3740-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 874 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 3,740-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hillsborough Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Hillsborough
Hillsborough Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough (Durham Area Hotel Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG located?

Situated in Hillsborough, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, Eno Gallery, and Orange County Historical Museum. Hillsborough Visitors Center and Burwell School Historic Site are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 582 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd time staying due to location - very satisfied with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff and pretty good breakfast. Enjoyed the pool too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast Pool was closed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaye

Liked: Staff & service
I usually have a great experience at Holiday Inn express… this one was a little old tattered, reasonably clean, but not what I expected from a Holiday Inn express.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really nice affordable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy access. Didn’t have a microwave as stated and hand Dove hand lotion available smelled old. Otherwise great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and a nice breakfast served in the morning We will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold E.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building looked new. Very clean and bright. Staff was great. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, easy check in, convenient to Hillsborough and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was surprisingly good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very friendly and customer-service oriented
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room. Nice complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Friendly staff. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Maegan

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

4 night stay

I had a nice stay here. Staff were kind, greeted me each time I came by and were helpful when I needed anything. Breakfast was great and the lobby was clean. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Hotel is quite close to Hillsborough and easy to get in and out of. All in all a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

Large Clean Room

Friendly staff and clean room. Breakfast was great. Very disappointed that the Pool and pool area was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Running back n forth to hospital was very convient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Staff & service
Pool looked gross. Everything else was clean and decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at the property before the posted check-in time. We had traveled since 4 am with a child who has special needs and thought it would help him to rest a little before dinner. I asked the guy at check in if we could check in early. He said if I signed up for their rewards program, I could check in early, otherwise he would not let us. I pointed out my son with special needs standing behind me and he said sorry, he couldn't help us. In all my years of travel, I have never had a similar experience. I will never return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact I had a good night sleep. What I did not like was too noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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