Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kinston by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.9 (401 reviews)
1156 Hill Farm Road , Kinston , US
+1 252-559-8888

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/professional staff
Clean rooms (majority of mentions)
Great location / proximity to stores
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast and coffee
Quiet/peaceful for work
Cons:
Cockroaches / bugs reported in bed
Rude or indifferent front desk / check-in issues
Pool was closed
Low water pressure
No bathroom fan in at least one room
Limited fitness equipment (one treadmill)
Mechanical noise on lower floors

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Most guests described rooms as clean, but a severe cleanliness incident (cockroaches/bugs found in bed) and at least one other bug report meaningfully lowers this score.
Service
8.7
Multiple guests praised friendly and professional staff; however several reports of rude or indifferent front-desk behavior at check-in reduce the score slightly. Overall service leans positive.
Location
9.5
Consistently positive mentions: great area, convenient to stores and family, and convenient to work locations — strong location sentiment.
Room Quality
7.2
Beds were frequently described as comfortable, but issues reported include mechanical/noise (first-floor rooms), lack of a bathroom fan, low water pressure, and isolated bug incidents — mixed room quality.
Amenities
8
Breakfast offerings and coffee were praised by many, but guests noted the pool was closed and the fitness room had limited equipment (single treadmill) — generally positive with some gaps.
Value for Money
7.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not specifically discussed in reviews); assigned the target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast and coffee received several positive comments (some called breakfast good/excellent), though one guest found the breakfast lacking — overall food/beverage sentiment is positive.
Overall Experience
8.4
Many guests reported a generally pleasant, quiet and convenient stay with friendly staff and comfortable beds, but serious negative experiences (cockroaches, rude check-in) tempered some stays; overall tilts positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:12

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Modern Rooms
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kinston boasts an inviting outdoor pool and stylish guest rooms equipped with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and complimentary WiFi.

Convenient In-Room Features
Each room at the hotel comes complete with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine for added convenience. The elegant mahogany furniture and spacious work desk provide a comfortable setting for both leisure and business travelers.

Deluxe Breakfast and Fitness Facilities
Guests can start their day right with a delicious hot breakfast featuring bacon and eggs. For those looking to stay active, the hotel offers a well-equipped gym. Additionally, a business center is available for any work needs during the stay.

Experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Kinston. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important 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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 401 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Stephaney • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great area, very clean and staff was very friendly!

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Stevens • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Rowe • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Katina • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Franco • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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zunbing • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Felicia • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Hunter • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Chad • solo_traveller • us
6
Cons:

The breakfast was not that great

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • us
1
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
3
Overall, OK, but I would never stay here again which sucks because I really trust this hotel brand
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly.

Cons:

Cockroaches found in the bed on the last day thank God it wasn’t the first day because I wouldn’t want to stay

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Tamiko • solo_traveller • us
10
Restful stay
Pros:

I was able to work without noise or interruptions. Very peaceful and relaxing stay.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • us
10
Great staff
Pros:

Convenient to where I was working

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
M
Marvin • couple • us
10
Pros:

The breakfast was very good the staff was very professional and friendly

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Machamer • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Reynolds'Moore • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Bed

Cons:

Bug and front desk clerk

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee