Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free full breakfast
Exterior
Free full breakfast
Free full breakfast
Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coleman Coliseum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, conference space and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Veterans Memorial Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • 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 Bryant-Denny Stadium and a few minutes from University of Alabama
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 980 square feet (91 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This Tuscaloosa hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 980 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 May and close on 01 November.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 619 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 619 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 619 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 619 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 619 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

CATHIE

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, hot water, nice beds. Everything you expect when you have to stay away from home. They had a hot chocolate bar and my son absolutely loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

cory

Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk lady was very rude and to cap it off, when we ent into the room there was a huge cockroach in the bathroom. We checked out and was refunded.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and the hotel was very clean. The staff was pleasant, and the breakfast the next morning was delicious!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

keosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good as we have come to expect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DENISE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a nice, clean hotel! Easy to get to from the interstate super easy check in. Staff very sweet..Affordable prices!! Rooms are Huge! Beds comfy. There is even Dove products in the bathrooms.Very nice touch. Breakfast was Delicious! And eating and serving area Super clean. We would Definitely stay here again. Oh, a hot cocoa bar set up in the lobby. Too cute. And with each cup of coffee you have FRESH coffee beans to grind! So many little touches you Do Not see in alot of hotels these days! Kudos to you Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! Will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Star

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean. Staff was warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility from entry to room to breakfast area. Courteous staff, and quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nelson

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colnitra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very accommodating Clean room well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. All our expectations were met over the weekend while participating in the Kentuck Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Percy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025