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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 15.95 per person)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1021 Wilkinson Trce, Bowling Green, KY, 42103
  • Sloan Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Western Kentucky University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • National Corvette Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communicaitons, Allergen Treated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Bowling Green

With a stay at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Bowling Green, steps from CrossWinds Golf Course and Sloan Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Western Kentucky University and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bowling Green Ballpark.

What's nearby

  • Sloan Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Western Kentucky University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bowling Green Ballpark - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Beech Bend Park - 15 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Great American Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Geno's Italian Deli - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from CrossWinds Golf Course
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG offers 218 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 218 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area. Spending a day of fun is easy with the complimentary theme park shuttle.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bowling Green? This hotel has 19580 square feet (1762 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 15 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 area shuttle up to 10 mi
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hartland Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (19,580 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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 5 AM to midnight
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 University Hotel Plaza-Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green
University Plaza-Bowling Green
Bowling Green Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza - Bowling Green Hotel Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green Hotel
Holiday Inn University Hotel

Reviews

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a king with pull out and there were no linens nor pillows in the dresser for the pullout
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Farrah

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Place was pretty old and needed updates. Bath room sink was clogged and held water. Shower was pretty old and gross
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room had an odor. Beds were half made
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

The whole reason I booked this hotel was for the indoor pool. When we arrived we immediately went to the pool to swim. After not being in the pool for 10 minutes, here comes a HUGE birthday party. It became unsafe for my 2 young kids to be in the pool with so many wild 10-12 year old boys. There was a sign that said the pool was for guests only. That absolutely did not happen! It was very frustrating that they allowed a birthday party to happen on a Saturday night and allow non guests to swim. I complained to the front desk and they said the pool was for guests only. But I saw parent after parent drop their kids off for this party and they clearly weren’t guess. We will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Blake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location, big room , layout of hotel made it wasy to find room . The tub/shower was kind of beat up for a hotel in this price range. There was a large kid birthday party at the pool which shouldnt happen. Paying guests as myself didnt get to swim because of the party. Im sure few of the people at the party were paid guests. The pool was part of the reason why I booked here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOBBY

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velma

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stop over on trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Signal Mountain

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best places in the area. A few minor maintenance issues need to be addressed in the room, but clean, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was clean. The carpet in foyer is frayed and needs replacing. The ice machines on almost all floors were out of order and the tray that holds the buckets were missing. This a busy weekend as it was graduation at WKU. I won’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

8/10 Good

Rhea

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice, beautiful, & clean hotel. The rooms are spacious. The beds were kind of hard so if you like a firm mattress they are for you. (I prefer softer.) It does not have a continental breakfast, but a breakfast is provided that you can pay for. My only complaint though is that I chose this property because of the shuttle service; however, due to the graduation the shuttle service was closed down. That was a deciding factor between hotels as I was thinking how convenient that would be to not have to sit in traffic or try to find parking. However with the hotel excluding it for the weekend we could’ve picked a different place to stay that was cheaper. I think they should notate online if the shuttle service is not going to be available so travelers will know that in advance instead of thinking they are paying more for a service they want but won’t be getting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sierra

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

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, service was top notch, convenient location. Perfect for the graduation weekend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025