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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1021 Wilkinson Trce, Bowling Green, KY, 42103
  • Place, Sloan Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, CrossWinds Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Walker Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub) | Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communicaitons, Allergen Treated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

An indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG offers 218 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered 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 University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from CrossWinds Golf Course. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from CrossWinds Golf Course and Sloan Convention Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 15 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 19580 square feet (1762 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Bowling Green hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hartland Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (19,580 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 26 May 2026 to 23 July 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Selected guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15.95 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 8 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Pool access available from 5 AM to midnight
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly 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 University Hotel Plaza-Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green
University Plaza-Bowling Green
Bowling Green Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza - Bowling Green Hotel Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green Hotel
Holiday Inn University Hotel

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 493 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always have a great experience with our stay at this Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , clean , amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well kept and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was clean and convenient off of the interstate. Close to the venues and downtown district. Would recommend this hotel if you are traveling through bowling green.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The staff was very courteous. Highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny W.

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent, quick check in, amenities work great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and cleanliness and the down stairs decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was gorgeous the place was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect. The service was great. Very pleased and will definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Quiet, Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was great, room needed some cleaning (carpet), Hallways needed shampooing, Staff was great 👍, & outside property was average .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean rooms, clean hotel, courteous staff. safe area!!! would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edwyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent had an issue with the heat not turning off and was cooking us and they sent someone up and it was fixed by the time we got back from dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property only stayed for one night while picking up my new puppy. But it was beautiful and I felt perfectly safe at 3:00 a.m. walking around outside the nice dog friendly areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick staff, clean, and the staff knew all the answers! So no 'this is not my job' answers
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mukhlis

Liked: Amenities
Clean friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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