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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Property amenity
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Kent State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Kent Stage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dix Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Hotel in Kent with free breakfast and fitness centre
An indoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

This Kent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Kent State University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Kent State University and 14 minutes from University of Akron
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 291 square feet (27 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 291 square feet of conference space
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Inn Express State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Kent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Hotel

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 745 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 745 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 745 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 745 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 745 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was terribly uncomfortable and the room had a odor of some type of ammonia. The pool area was closed and we were not told a head of time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Du T

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was good. Other than not knowing or seeing that there was an additional $100 security deposit to pay when I got to the hotel. I enjoy the fact that I can book without paying upfront. It was clean, staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lies and slander

I was told the pool was open before I booked. I booked it and checked in the pool was not open! I paid too much too much to stay here and be lied to. I was promised a free night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

4/10 Poor

Brittney

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not cleaned whatsoever prior to our arrival. With blood on the sheets and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Hotel

Room was great. No issues
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome hotel

This is my second time stay here,The staff was amazing, very Friendly and helpful, as you walk in and the hotel is very clean in my room is very clean. The breakfast was ok and if you don't like the choices they have for breakfast you can always go to Sheetz across the street
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Modern. Clean. Quiet. Breakfast options were amazing as they had lactose, gluten, and protein packed items.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beds were extremely comfortable. Rooms were very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean facility, very friendly and thorough in ensuring guests are happy. Breakfast was great too, lots of options for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAVID

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as advertised. I chose location due to having indoor pool. Being early march in northern ohio indoor seemed like best option for swimming. Sign on door says pool closed. No dining or lounge within ealking distance, just a few convenience stores. Television had a very extensive printed lust of channels on desk. Not sure why they would print a list of unavailable channels. Room guide offers vending machines, however all machines are empty and a small shelf in lobby with an extremely limited selection of snacks and drinks. I travel to the area frequently on business and will not make the mistake of booking here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No pool open

The hotel itself was great, but they never informed us the pool was closed prior to our stay. I had very upset children that had swim suits packed. So we left after 2 hours and went to another hotel with an open pool. We traveled 2 hours for the hotel and were disappointed. We ahould have been notified.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

tamika

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

6/10 Okay

Grant

Travelled with family and small children
The breakfast was terrible. Food was cold, had to wait a while to get fresh food. But overall hotel and room was very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

4 Day Stay

We have stayed here everytime! The room was great, and the staff are friendly and professional. There is minimal noise heard from the room. We recommend this place if you are looking to book!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025