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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$103
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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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Combined shower/tub, 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, pillowtop 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, pillowtop 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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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop 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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial) | Premium bedding, pillowtop 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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About this property

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

Hotel in New Market Center
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG offers 131 accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Event facilities measuring 1400 square feet (130 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 movies
  • 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 available

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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 Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington-University Ctr
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Wilmington University Ctr

Reviews

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

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The hotel was under construction so there were always workers around and working, but overall it was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Logan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was renovated however not all new items were installed just yet. The water pressure of the shower, toilet and sink was very low.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Koon Allen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The old furniture is a eye sore
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy, Lincolnton

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs work. Shower head was placed on the wrong wall so when you turn on it shoots the water out to the floor causing flooding every time. Checked in Friday checked out Sunday no house keeping services provided during this time. Pull out sofa mattress is wrapped in plastic makes for an uncomfortable sleep. The wood board at the bottom of the bed would creak anytime you moved. One of the remotes to the tv did not work. Manager was rude to guest when telling them the pull was closed due to storm. When I called to request more towels I was told that they only had 5 left for the rest of the night and I needed to come down to get them. The whole experience was disappointing especially for an IHG hotel. There was only one employee that was very helpful and caring that’s the gentlemen that cleans up around the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pawan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location with free breakfast

Good location and clean room. Breakfast was good. Check in was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not worth it

It was a okay hotel. The breakfast was good and the room was nice but the service was poor and housekeeping disnt never come clean the room so the trash was bad. They kept closing the pool when it would drizzle with no lighting or thunder. The toilet seat was broken and clogged up the 1st night. When we reported it they just handed us a plunger to unclog it ourselves. Will not book there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annetta

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

6/10 Okay

Christa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms ok location good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a bad place to stay - just needs TLC

Bed was comfortable and room was fairly clean. New furniture...easy to see they are trying to update their spaces. Whoever is doing the renovations isn't taking rime to glue down carpet in places, or make even cuts. Our closet carpet wasn't glued down, the nightstands on either side of the bed were loose (just a little weight and they will come off the wall), and there was mildew on the shower floor. The drain in the shower was backed up, but they immediately fixes it. Breakfast was good - cheese omelets, sausage, biscuits and gravy, etc. Close enough to walk to restaurants and Walmart. Friendly and helpful staff, a list of nearby restaurants beyond walking distance, location all made for a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mabel Grace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property was in the middle of everything we wanted to see which was great. Unfortunately, the pool was closed during our stay which we did not know until check in. Beds were extremely comfy, however, a huge plus when staying in a hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant. King bed was super comfy. Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

Very nice place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was close to the business area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

NC

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

Nice for UNCW stays

Nice breakfast set up. Front desk people are nice and accommodating. Beds are comfortable and thermostat works well. Walls are not paper thin, so you don't hear your neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

RuthAngela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in the middle of getting furniture replaced so it was really loud at times. The only problem honestly was the coffee in the room tasted like water. The employees were extremely helpful and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda April

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Hotel appeared to be having renovations done and pool was out of service during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had great stay! We were pretty disappointed that the pool was closed the entire 4 days that we were there though!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel. The only thing about the room we stayed in was that there was no closet to hang clothes. But everything was clean and guest service was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tonya L

Traveled with family
Flight delayed ended up spending night in airport. Wont refund or credit me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025