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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Reception
BBQ/picnic area
Free daily self-serve breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Battleship North Carolina - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crumbl Cookies - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

Family-friendly hotel near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG and take advantage of free self-serve breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and video-game consoles

Languages

English

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 self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,400 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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 does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 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 Hotel Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Wilmington University Ctr

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG located?

This family-friendly Wilmington hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Trask Coliseum. Long Leaf Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1006 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The hotel was under construction so there were always workers around and working, but overall it was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms ok location good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had great stay! We were pretty disappointed that the pool was closed the entire 4 days that we were there though!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff very friendly, breakfast was great…..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cleanest hotel I have stayed in and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was close to the business area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front office nice and beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant. King bed was super comfy. Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mabel Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was in the middle of everything we wanted to see which was great. Unfortunately, the pool was closed during our stay which we did not know until check in. Beds were extremely comfy, however, a huge plus when staying in a hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was good, and the location was in a good area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Hotel appeared to be having renovations done and pool was out of service during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Smooth check in and the coffee is really good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly; the beds were comfy. There were renovations happening during my stay, so there were a lot of people in the building that weren't staff or guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Koon Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The old furniture is a eye sore
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect if you're just going to stay for a couple of days extremely helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koon Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice lobby, helpful staff and breakfast was good!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tameka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting your college student at UNCW
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025