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Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
Hair dryer, towels
Reception
Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $125
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Explore the area

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202 Cardinal Dr, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
  • Place, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, North Carolina State University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 206 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 206 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 206 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG

Hillsborough hotel with coffee shop/cafe
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a coffee shop/cafe. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG offers 83 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Hillsborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary breakfast is offered. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 874 square feet (81 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 874 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 3,740-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

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 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hillsborough Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Hillsborough
Hillsborough Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough (Durham Area Hotel Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Hillsborough
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 635 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean facility and room Excellent breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very welcoming and friendly, the room was perfectly clean, the hotel smelled clean and new, and checkout was simple!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, clean facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Room 330 was clean, large, high ceiling, updated shower, well appointed, desk staff were genuine
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Probably the cleanest Holiday Inn I’ve ever stayed in. Friendly staff and excellent hot breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was consistent with great staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
“Boss Man manager was really nice. Very efficient and friendly! Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk staff is really nice and very accommodating. The breakfast was also good. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was so kind and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my 3rd time staying due to location - very satisfied with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean rooms with good design for space
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
YES
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. No complaints with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff and pretty good breakfast. Enjoyed the pool too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Entire hotel in all areas was super clean. The staff was very welcoming and had a great over all experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room and food was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast over cooked
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed over New Year’s. Easy check in and out. Clean comfortable room. Fresh coffee and nice continental breakfast. Friendly staff. Weather was cold so didn’t use outside amenities. Will stay there again if needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was as it should be. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As a senior traveling alone, this was a perfect location for me. The hotel staff is friendly, the room very comfortable and clean. Breakfast enjoyable. This will be my go-to hotel in this area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a really nice affordable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024