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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Free daily self-service breakfast
BBQ/picnic Area
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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 helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 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.

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 rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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. 430 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1004 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

8/10 Good

Lovena j

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good front desk
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Room full of mold and management won't return my call.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Concord

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

J.J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mr. Stephan was just great checking us in and throughout our stay ! When we got tour room 122 it didn't have any Kleenex in it so i asked a person a Maintenance Person and he gladly got me some. The bathroom Tub had rust spots on it and the shower head was nasty but my Girlfriend had to clean it before we showered ! The clothes rod where the closet was and the shelf above it were dirty and had not been dusted it appeared for awhile ! The Ice Bucket had something in the bottom and Mr. Stephen had to hand wash it and give me some liners for it.None in the room. A HK worker came to clean the room & we weren't ready so I asked her to come back in about 20-25 minutes & be sure to put on clean linen.We left for the Wedding and returned at 5:30 and the room had not been cleaned at all.I went to see Mr. Stephen again and he apoligized and said HK was gone for the day ! He gave us some sheets & we had to change it ourselves. Not what we had planned ! This is totally unacceptable for a hotel stay and some price adjustments should be in place for all of my Service Troubles from House Keeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool was not open at all while we was there. I would like to get some of my money back for that reason. I booked there for the pool and was not even allowed to swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, family friendly. High quality linens, pristine bathroom. Perfect rest after long travel weekend. Giant high quality TV in room. Front desk even offers toothpaste or razors as airport teavelers might not have packed these. Only suggestion is a stool because the cozy bed is on a high platform. It was a little difficult for this elder, short stature lady to jump up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Ernest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was as expected. 2 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cleanest hotel I have stayed in and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
It was a short stay. But one of the cleanest Hotels I’ve stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not like how the pool was not working
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

AYMAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed all the time while was not mentioned when booked. Room was smelling mold and the manager admits it because building is too old. Found roach in the bathroom and fridge was not functional. Do not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was fine except the pool wasn’t open and they don’t tell you that until you check in! It sucks that you book a hotel and it’s so hot out and the pool doesn’t work. So for that reason alone I wouldn’t stay there again! I should be given a discount!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff very friendly, breakfast was great…..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

4/10 Poor

MAGGIE

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025