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

2.5 star property

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Experience the Hilton Express, a stylish hotel with a covered entrance and beautifully manicured grounds.
Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and a paved walkway.
Enjoy a variety of dishes, including turkey sausage and bacon, at our buffet.
Check-in at our welcoming reception area, featuring a modern desk and comfortable seating for guests.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge seating.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

  • 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

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

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness centre, a 24-hour business centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG offers 131 accommodations with video game consoles and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of North Carolina at Wilmington. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 9 minutes from Riverwalk
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1400 square feet (130 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Wilmington hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 films
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 31 May and close on 01 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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 Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Wilmington University Ctr

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1005 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

George

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katheryne

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

Horrible stay

Loud ac heat unit Dated Unclean Small Elevator smelled like gear oil. Overwhelmingly. Illegal migrate construction worker hotel No roll.away bed after it was advertised Hot water not hot Unknowledgeable staff Embarrassed i chose and recommended the stay for our guest from Ohio.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience

Excellent checkin room very clean good breakfast. Would reccoment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larrylen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was under construction. A lot of material left in the walking area. Like wood, electric tools just unsafe. The room was good the service was good. Disappointed the pool was closed and I wasn’t told it was closed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Closet space was too small half the closet space was used for microwave shelf.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was good for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlys

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

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

Good stay

We only had a one night stay but no complaints. Front desk was very friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
My stay was pleasant and the room was clean. The only con was the breakfast when I got there an hour before it close, there was practically almost done. No more refill except for the eggs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ALYSSA, Ottumwa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property in process of remodeling...sone areas looked unkept and worn. Room air-conditioning didnt work...moved me to another room...thecair conditioning didnt work in that room. Air return was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an overall good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were in the middle of a remodel so there were some irregular situations such as random fire alarm going off and elevators were stipped a time or two, but for the most laet the hotel experience was as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to check at 3 :00 and was told there were no clean rooms. Got checked in around 3:30.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff entered by room while I was sleeping, in bed naked without any notification. When I realized what was going on I asked them to leave. They then stated they were removing my couch. Several times I had to have by key card replaced do to it not working properly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lamps were dirty and fire alarms sounded a few times during the stay. Walls are also pretty thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025