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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Free full breakfast
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Suite, Multiple Beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404
  • DCH Regional Medical Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Alabama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Tuscaloosa

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG in Tuscaloosa (East Central Tuscaloosa), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bowlero Tuscaloosa and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Veterans Memorial Park.

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Alabama - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Coleman Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Alabama
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Planning an event in Tuscaloosa? This hotel has 980 square feet (91 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

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 available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 980 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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, 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 and debit 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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to November 01
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Express Tuscaloosauniversity
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Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa University by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Tuscaloosa University an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG Hotel

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 394 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 526 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet here was AMAZING!! Super clean, well stocked no matter how early or late you arrived, and food was well prepared. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful no matter the shift...day and night clerks all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LaKendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Needs an update

The shower shows signs of mold and the bathroom as a whole wasn't as clean as I'd expect. They forgot to dust some of the main furniture in the room too. Not my favorite place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff, very clean and comfortable, awesome breakfast, we really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and the room was very cleaned and new. Would recommend to anyone traveling to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cuong, austin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to UA. The staff was the nicest we've had at a hotel in a long time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Percy

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Nice Stay, convenient

Nice friendly staff. Hotel in good location close to shopping and dining.Room was spacious and clean. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and comfortable but it was located facing the highway so it was noisy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at this hotel. Always a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DJ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to UA and shopping. Busy street--congested--heavy traffic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025