Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 15.95 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1021 Wilkinson Trce, Bowling Green, KY, 42103
  • Place, Sloan Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Kentucky University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, National Corvette Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from CrossWinds Golf Course
This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle and a free theme park shuttle are also provided. 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. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus an indoor pool.
  • 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
  • Free theme park, local-area and shopping centre shuttle service
  • 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. An area shuttle within 10 mi and A theme park shuttle are free. Parking is available for a fee.

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

  • Free area shuttle up to 10 mi
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • 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

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
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.

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 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

Reviews

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 481 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rhoda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A well establish hotel in the community well known need to be updated freshen the rooms as in the carpet and the bedding
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

tiffany, smiths grove

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

audrie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cori

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristi

Disliked: Staff & service
I was trying to sleep and the housekeeper was outside of my door loudly mouthing about not knowing if she was supposed to clean my room- despite me having a do not disturb sign on the door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed due to repairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Very friendly staff, helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in I was advised my room I originally reserved was downgraded. The new room was on the top floor. The room didn’t have a phone and the tv didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

bob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Older. No e restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great Spot in BGKY

Excellent location with great rooms and plenty of near by dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

No air conditioning in entire hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rochelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice and staff was great! But they were having issues with the air conditioning so we ended up switching hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel but it was very busy, lots of young kids running up and down halls until 11:00 pm. TV had limited number of channels and we had one drawer full of trash when we checked in. Must have been a full hotel,as it is always a great place to stay. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay – Poor Room Conditions and Service We stayed at this hotel for 5 days and 4 nights, and unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. Upon arrival, our room keys had to be activated twice, resulting in multiple trips between the lobby and our room. The first room we were assigned had a strong pet urine odor. We were moved to a second room with the same issue, and finally to a third room that, while not ideal, was tolerable—by that point, we were too tired from traveling all day to keep switching rooms. Throughout our entire stay, housekeeping never cleaned our room—not even after we brought it up to the front desk twice. Each time, we were told it would be addressed, especially when we also had to request fresh towels and coffee pods ourselves. A manager acknowledged the situation and even mentioned the possibility of a discount for the inconvenience, but nothing was ever offered or followed up on. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing stay. Basic expectations like a clean room and regular housekeeping were not met, and follow-through from management was lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was told at check-in that I would only have to wait for 15 minutes. Four hours later. I still didn’t have my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025