Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
9 (466 reviews)
160 Van Campen Boulevard , Wilmington , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Subpar cleanliness
Concerns about facilities
Noise from doors
Need for more grab bars

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Some reviews mentioned subpar cleanliness and concerns about cockroaches.
Service
9.61
Numerous positive mentions of helpful and professional staff.
Location
9.65
Conveniently located near Walmart and university; many reviews noted the excellent location.
Room Quality
8.6
Mixed reviews; several noted comfortable beds and cleanliness, while some pointed out issues.
Amenities
8.63
Good selection of amenities, but some guests mentioned specific needs like more grab bars.
Value for Money
9.59
Overall satisfaction with the price paid for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Breakfast was positively mentioned multiple times for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.11
Generally positive experiences despite some individual complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:53

Property Description

Convenient Location near University

Less than a 5-minute drive from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington offers a prime location for visitors.

Relaxing Amenities

Guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and free Wi-Fi during their stay. The daily continental breakfast with a variety of hot and cold items adds to the relaxing experience.

Nearby Attractions

Situated less than 15 minutes from Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire Town Center, guests have easy access to popular local destinations. Cape Fear Country Club is also just a short 10-minute drive away.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington for a convenient and relaxing experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that rollaway beds are offered in select room types at the property. Please contact the property directly for additional information.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ILM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 466 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.59
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Branden solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

Beds were great! Room was clean!

Cons:

Some things needed to be fixed, the table between the beds was about to fall off, better toilet paper if possible and toilet kept running, had to giggle the handle for it to stop

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
T
Thomas couple us
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Amy couple us
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Ingram couple us
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Jenny family_with_children us
10
Pros:

O love the bathroom and bedroom it was really nice

Cons:

There was nothing that I didn't like

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
M
mcqueen couple us
9
Great
Pros:

Nice area

Cons:

Quite but close to restaurant and shopping centers

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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tatiana extended_group us
10
Cómodo
Pros:

Todo muy bien limpio

Cons:

Nada

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
J
Jessica solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and the entire hotel seemed very clean. Breakfast was good every morning and had lots of options.

Cons:

Wished the pool had been open, and the bed was a little softer.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple us
10
2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Faizan couple us
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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LATONYA couple us
10
Pros:

The hotel staff was amazing no complaints.

Cons:

Only one elevator was working.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Jianfang couple us
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Emily couple us
10
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

Everything was excellent

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Aaron couple us
9
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Marvin solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Tammy solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Enjoyed the breakfast and coffee! Nice choices and easy to get to.

Cons:

Would have been nice to have a staff member check me out and print a recipe from my stay.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
J
James extended_group us
5
decent
Pros:

Decent breakfast. Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Smelled. People were banging all night and early in the morning almost like they were doing construction on some of the rooms. Only 1 elevator worked. Also charged $100 (refundable) for damages without informing me up front.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Juanita solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything was wonderful

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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pendlis Friends getaway
10
Great stay with friendly staff, clean rooms, and a well maintained hotel that feels comfortable and welcoming overall!!!
Pros:

Great experience overall.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
The hotel was clean and well maintained,
And overall it was great

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
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Paul couple us
8
Cons:

Elevator not working, only Luke warm water

2026-01-21 via Nuitee