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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, pool loungers
Reception
BBQ/picnic area
Free daily self-service breakfast

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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 Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, Non Smoking

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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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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 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crumbl Cookies - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬6 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.

Languages

English

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
  • 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 cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • 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

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. 427 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1004 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

10/10 Excellent

Drucilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Would Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Donzel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were kind and helpful. Our ac stopped working the first night which might’ve been user error, but they had someone in the room to fix it almost immediately. The breakfast is delicious and there’s plenty options. The rooms are so clean you couldn’t pick something to complain about if you wanted to. I would’ve just loved it the mini fridge had a freezer compartment. (We brought some ice cream back and couldn’t keep it once we noticed) 10/10 would come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and affordable

The hotel is right next to Walmart which is great if you need something. Also, the beach was 20 minutes away. Only issue was the carpets needed some vacuuming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doors didn't lock properly. No hot water. Got moved twice due to room needing repairs. My daughter got locked in the bathroom because the door stuck. Then a shower door fell on me. They wanted to move me a third time instead of fixing it. Didn't ask me was i okay. Just wanted to threaten me if i didn't move again that they wouldn't be liable that i got hurt. Made no repairs to the room i was in. Go camping without a tent instead. You'd like it better than this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Richardia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was filthy and our room was missing furniture. We were given the wrong keys and placed in someone else’s room and had to get new keys.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was good, and the location was in a good area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness
This is just an OK place to stay. The King Suite we had was two cavernous rooms with really spartan (and not very comfortable) furniture. Nothing on the walls, so it was sort of bleak. But the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was adequate. Again, just a place to stay... nothing special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Amenities
The staffs were very friendly. an off course renovation was going on. Generally it was okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good breakfast. Property was in the process of repairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in process of upgrading/updating .. I love that they are updating. I would like to see updated outside/patio furniture. I would also have put wood flooring in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was decent but cleaning could have been better. Breakfast was good and rooms were quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katheryne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible stay

Loud ac heat unit Dated Unclean Small Elevator smelled like gear oil. Overwhelmingly. Illegal migrate construction worker hotel No roll.away bed after it was advertised Hot water not hot Unknowledgeable staff Embarrassed i chose and recommended the stay for our guest from Ohio.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

Good experience

Excellent checkin room very clean good breakfast. Would reccoment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larrylen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was under construction. A lot of material left in the walking area. Like wood, electric tools just unsafe. The room was good the service was good. Disappointed the pool was closed and I wasn’t told it was closed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025