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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Property amenity
Free buffet breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
$139
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Explore the area

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1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Place, Kent State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Kent Stage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dix Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Kent hotel with indoor pool
An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

This Kent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG features an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Event facilities measuring 291 square feet (27 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 291 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Inn Express State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Kent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Hotel

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 763 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fact that they have a full breakfast and it’s free. It’s a very elegant hotel. Quiet as can be and yes, it is expensive but it’s worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! The only issue I had is that the room beside me was playing the tv loudly late at night (after midnight) and it was annoying. I didn’t tell the front desk about it, because it wasn’t a huge deal, but the walls made be a bit thin. Definitely not a reason to not stay here. Breakfast was good. One of the machines wasn’t working but there was still plenty of other stuff offered.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emilie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lealon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean & convenient location. Checking in was a little different. The clerk was rude & very dismissive. The hotel's amenities were very good, but there's no excuse for rudeness in the hospitality industry.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean, comfortable, updated, with great amenities and a very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice setting, clean, well lit. Friendly check in clerk. Room was clean and spacious. Shower had loud whining and low water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Staff was super nice. Very quiet, comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dede

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gives an eerie vibe and cheaply remodeled, floor seems soft in the hallway and there is a sign outside of the gym that reads “use at your own risk”. Outlets won’t hold charger, chemical smell when walking into the room can’t tell if that’s good or bad, and walls are thin. Other than that no actual problems.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daylen

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was terribly uncomfortable and the room had a odor of some type of ammonia. The pool area was closed and we were not told a head of time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Du T

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was good. Other than not knowing or seeing that there was an additional $100 security deposit to pay when I got to the hotel. I enjoy the fact that I can book without paying upfront. It was clean, staff were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025