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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Trask Coliseum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top 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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Combined shower/bathtub, 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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Premium bedding, pillow-top 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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top 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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Non Smoking

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

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 the area

Wilmington

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG in Wilmington (New Market Center), you'll be a 2-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 9 minutes from Riverwalk. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Trask Coliseum.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Trask Coliseum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Wilmington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Ale House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

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

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 131 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Wilmington? This hotel has 1400 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 films
  • 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
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
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

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

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Front desk was great! Facilities were run down with old furniture in the parking lot. Elevators were very grimy. Rooms were adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Apex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property has much improved since our last stay. Happy to see the elevator was fixed, the refresh of the rooms and hallways looks nice. The ONLY two complaints I have are 1) the smoking pole RIGHT AT THE ENTRANCE so we have to walk right past people smoking. Our kid has to walk through it, smell it, inhale it, get grossed out by it. Why is the entrance designated a smoking area. That is disgusting and unhealthy. 2) CNN blasting in the lobby breakfast area, divisive news programs, with the front desk attendant watching right in front of the TV letting anyone who passes by know their political leanings and opinions. Can't you just put sports on, the weather, ANYTHING ELSE?
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, upgraded, spacious space, breakfast switched up while there 2 nights. Gym had freeweight rack and cardio equipment. Plenty of space to put my mat down and my own thing in gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and soft pillows. Short distance to food outlets. Good choice of breakfasts. Enjoyed making my own pancakes. Reception staff were pretty helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were traveling up from Miami and got there very late 3 AM in the morning and Kyle was amazing at the front desk. He had all of our paperwork ready and knew we were coming told us where to park with our RV so the check-in was quick so that we can get to bed ASAP hit breakfast in the morning and be out the door. The AM staff was pretty awesome as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in close proximity to UNCW
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were amazing...we had an emergency & they changed our room to fit more family & checked on us later .I really appreciated that. The breakfast is very nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josefina, Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The the moment you come inside it smells clean the hotel is very well taken care out side and inside the bed is comfortable the pillows to I give it a 5 star clean comfortable nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Unique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay there was great very relaxed and quiet.The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of five is because when booked and paid through Expedia but when we went to check in the hotel wanted to charge an additional $100 for "incidentals fee to be reimbursed after checking out ' I explained we didn't have an extra $100 on a card bc we had just gotten married and this hotel stay was our gift from a guest plus it's quite inconvenient to ask this when we've Already paid for our room, however the desk attendant was polite and accommodating so he charged a lesser amount for us,which was sent back to us once we checked out,but I still received an email saying they tried to charge my card the remaining $75 overnight but was declined.smh..other than that hiccup all was well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Omar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were put in a dirty room. Steven at the front desk sorted out the issue and ungraded our room. The water in the shower was lukewarm and the flow was weak. The next night our room key wouldnt work. Steven sorted this out too. Holiday Inn hotels used to be impressive. Great breakfast, clean.cotton sheets and clean rooms. This is no longer the case. We will not be using this brand again. I wish every employee was like Steven.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the most part our stay was great. Front desk staff was great but we did get a call at 10:30 pm to confirm our late checkout. Zzzzzzzz. On another note loved the pool but it would have been nice to have cushions on chairs. Also we came down to use pool next more and pool was not open due to cleaning. I would say over an hour and half beyond when it was supposed to open. Cleaning techniques looked thorough but hindered the fact that the attendant lite cigarette after cigarette while vacuuming pool. Ummmm? No wonder it took so long. If you're posting an open time then cleaning should be done long before 9.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen F

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

Good hotel

Good stay. A decent comfortable place to stay in Wilmington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lorenzo

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

It was ok

Stayed at alot of hotels in my lifetime. 1st time Iv ever been denied a late check out when Ive requested in advance. Good stay though, and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Farrah

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Not bad for a night or two.

Decent place for a one night stay while in town for a concert or event. Nothing too fancy but the price was reasonable and it suited our needs well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025