When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG in Rochester, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of University of Rochester and Strong. .This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Rochester Institute of Technology and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Lake Ontario.
What's nearby
Monroe Community College - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
University of Rochester - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Strong Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Strong - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Rochester Institute of Technology - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Rochester Station - 16 min drive
Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 4 min drive
Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex Tap Room - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Rochester
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Rochester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Rochester? This hotel has 452 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Free cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Business services
452 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express 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 not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
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Quinta Rochester South
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester South Hotel Rochester
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Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Loved staying at the property. Only dislike I had was that the housekeeping staff knocked on my hotel room door at 9:45am and I am unsure why. I booked only one night and I didn’t appreciate being woken up so early.
Victoria
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room hasn’t been clean. There’s dust and trash behind the bed, spiderwebs in the corner by the AC unit, shower was dirty. There were strands of hair on the bed, under the blankets.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
tara
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Despite contacting the front desk to let them know that my shower had hairs on the floor and on the wall, nobody came to clean. I was there for 2 nights, the room was not cleaned at all, despite reporting the hairs to 2 different staff members who supposedly told housekeeping. I had to clean the shower stall myself with the hotel towels so I could shower.
tara
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
John
15 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Whole in the bathroom wall
John
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Lauren
Travelled with family and small children
15 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I used the main floor washroom and noticed it wasn’t cleaned in the day or so since I went into it last. It had the same soapy water marks left from the day before. Food was pretty good. Staff for front desk were sometimes hard to find. Rooms have no info on how to dial front desk from the room. I asked for 2 blankets but was told they were running low and I got 1 extra blanket instead. Pool is cloudy but very warm. Room was a bit crowded. Not a lot of space to move between deal and beds. Desk chair was in the way a lot. It was a fair price for the experience. Staff were polite.
Lauren
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Oleksander
14 Mar 2025
Na
Oleksander
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Jonathan, Welland
Travelled with family and small children
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, we had to change rooms because the one we checked into had a broken door and a tilted bed. Additionally, we had a noisy neighbour next door who wouldn't stop talking loudly, which was quite annoying for the kids and us. However, the staff were very helpful and changed our room without any questions. On a positive note, the breakfast was excellent for a location like this.
Jonathan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Trevor
Travelled with family and small children
13 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The pool was extremely dirty. In addition, the water was cloudy and milky. Debris was floating and also below surface. Access to then pool was restricted unless front desk opened door. Room, bedding and bathroom was clean. TV was newer and overall the hotel was reasonably priced. Good breakfast for on the run.
The hotel is well kept and helpful employees. We stayed because close to hospital and many resturants within a 2 mile drive. The price of hotel was very reasonable.
The staff is FANTASTIC and helpful, the facilities are great but the upkeep and cleanliness is where they fail. I don't think it's the end of the world if you find dental floss behind your bathroom door or a hair or two in the bathtub. But i definitely know it's not everyone that could handle that. I had 2 rooms and both had toilet issues (water flowing constantly). Breakfast is amazing, everything you need to get your day going. If your looking for a roof a clean bed and a shower, book now. If you're looking to be amazed by your experience. This is not the Ritz
Only stayed for a short time. Shower was a little dirty but otherwise everything else was up to par. Staff was friendly and texted me shortly after we got to the room to see how everything was. At that point I hadn’t looked in the shower yet. Otherwise no complaints.