Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign-U of I Area by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.3 (282 reviews)
1003 Killarney Street , Urbana , US
+1 217-328-0328

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Very clean rooms
Friendly, accommodating staff and excellent manager
Good/free breakfast (praised by multiple guests)
Convenient location / easy highway access
Pool and hot tub on property
Spacious rooms and pleasant ambience
Accessible shower (handheld) appreciated by families
Cons:
Serious reservation and billing problem (double charge) reported
Booking.com reservations can result in wrong room type; sofa bed not always prepared
Area and parking lot not ideal (not hotel fault)
Minor room issues: no night light in bathroom and door tendency to close
At least one guest unable to use pool/hot tub

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Multiple reviewers repeatedly describe rooms as 'very clean' and 'clean and hygienic'; overall cleanliness is a clear strength.
Service
6.8
Mixed service: several reviews praise friendly staff and an excellent manager, but a severe reservation/billing incident (double billing and difficulty locating reservation) and an unprepared sofa bed lowered the service score.
Location
8.9
Described as 'excellent location' with 'easy access to highway'; minor negatives about the surrounding area and parking lot noted but not attributed to the hotel.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are described as comfortable, clean and spacious; some minor issues mentioned (bathroom night-light preference, bathroom door tendency to close, and sofa bed not prepared on one stay).
Amenities
8.3
Property offers a pool and hot tub and breakfast facilities; one reviewer could not use the pool and another noted the sofa bed was not prepared, so amenities are adequate but not universally usable.
Value for Money
8.3
Not explicitly discussed in the reviews; assigned target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast is repeatedly praised ('fresh breakfast', 'very good', 'great breakfast'), indicating a strong F&B offering for a complimentary hotel breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.8
Most stays are described as positive with repeat guests and willingness to return, but the serious reservation/billing issue and occasional room-configuration problems reduce the overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Convenient Location
Conveniently located just off Interstate 74, this Urbana hotel is only 2 miles from the main University of Illinois campus, making it an ideal choice for visitors to the area.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign – U of I Area features free Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO, in-room tea and coffee-making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Relaxing Amenities
Guests can unwind in the indoor pool and hot tub, stay active in the well-equipped fitness center, and stay productive in the business center, providing a perfect balance of relaxation and convenience.

Book your stay now at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign – U of I Area for a memorable and enjoyable 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.


Notice for Renovation/Closure:

A temporary closure and non-usage with our elevator starting period of 12/2/2024 to 1/5/2025. We extend our apology for any inconvenience it may have upon your stay with us. We ensure to extend our assistance for any shortcoming you may experience throughout this period of renovation and closure of our facilities.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 282 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 6.8
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Keana • family_with_children • us
9
It was perfect for what we needed.
Pros:

Close to where I need to go. Great location

Cons:

Only scenery my was parking lot

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
9
Good hotel with helpful staff, quiet location and comfortable rooms.
Pros:

Breakfast was convenient and tasty.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Holly • family_with_children • us
8
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • us
1
Don’t stay here!!
Cons:

When we checked in they said they couldn’t find my reservation that the hotel had already changed me for. The lady made a new reservation and billed my card a second time. I disputed with my credit card company and they rebilled my card twice. I’ve disputed with my credit card company and the hotel manager. Don’t stay at this hotel!!

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
9
Very quiet and clean. Friendly staff.
Pros:

Very clean. Fresh breakfast. Excellent manager. Very friendly and accommodating. Easy access to highway

Cons:

Area and parking lot was not great but no fault to hotel.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Randy • couple • us
8
Nice property for whatever reason you need a hotel.
Pros:

Had a pool and hot tub even though I was unable to use them. Seemed like a nice clean and fresh looking decor as well.

Cons:

Bathrooms could use a night light. Many of us use the bathroom at night and when you stay at different places every night it’s difficult to remember the layout when you awake to use it. The bathroom door always wanted to close as well.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Chengyu • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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mohd • couple • qa
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Dr Ravi Kiran • solo_traveller • in
10
Pros:

Guest friendly Staff, great breakfast. Clean and hygienic spacious rooms .Lovely ambience. Excellent location

Cons:

None

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jun Young • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Denny • solo_traveller • us
9
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Breakfast and location was great

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • us
9
Clean, comfortable and convenient + great breakfast!
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel for the first time and were very happy with our stay. Before arriving, I had read 1 review mentioning bed bugs so I was a little anxious about it. However, our room was in perfect condition and everything was very CLEAN.

The room was COMFORTABLE, the beds were great and the bathroom was also very clean. I especially appreciated the Dove products provided in the bathroom, that was a nice little touch for me :) Everything we needed was there.

I also loved the BLACKOUT CURTAINS. We arrived late at night , and they allowed our children to sleep well in the morning which was especially appreciated. The area was also very quiet and peaceful.

The BREAKFAST was very good and had a great variety of options, including scrambled eggs, egg whites & veggies chef’s omelet, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, cereal, yogurt, juice, oatmeal and fruit such as oranges and bananas.

We were very happy with our stay. The location was also very convenient for traveling as it w as close to the interstate. There is also a large PARKING lot with plenty of space, even for larger vehicles, trailers, and RVs which was very convenient for us.

It was a great and comfortable stop for 1 night, and we would be happy to stay here again.

Cons:

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2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Diana • family_with_children • us
8
Great stay - we’ll be back!
Pros:

This was our 2nd stay at this hotel. I left a more detailed review after our first stay but once again, our room was very clean and comfortable and the breakfast was very good.

The only issue this time was with the room type. We booked through Booking.com and selected a room with 2 queen beds as we were traveling with 2 adults and 2 children. However, when we arrived we were given a room with 1 king bed and a sofa bed. The sofa bed was not prepared so we had to set it up ourselves.

The front desk staff explained that when a reservation is made through Booking.com, they do not see the specific room details being requested. If the exact room type is important to you, I would recommend calling the hotel in advance to confirm it.

Fortunately, our room did have a sofa bed so we were able to accommodate all four of us. However, if we had been given a room with only a king bed, it would not have worked for our family. Since we arrived late, there were no other rooms available.

One nice feature of this particular room was the accessible shower with a handheld showerhead. It was actually very convenient when traveling with children.

Overall, we were happy with our stay again and would consider staying here again.

Cons:

Not a complaint, just a tip:
If you book through Booking.com, I recommend double-checking the room type directly with the hotel in advance, especially if having a specific bed configuration is important to you.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • us
8
A good value for a nice comfortable stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was good and in a good location. Would have preferred waffles over pancakes, but just a personal preference.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • us
7
Overnight stay that met our needs.
Pros:

Breakfast conformed to that offered by many hotels. The staff was friendly and professional. The hotel was clean even with a nearly full house. The property was very well situated near the university and several restaurants.

Cons:

The bathroom was too small, the commode was too low, the water faucet on the sink was nearly useless, and the tub needed to be modernized.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Dylan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Booth • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Our stay was great . We enjoyed our time at this hotel. It was clean & staff was very nice .

Cons:

When I booked my stay I booked 1 king room & 1 2 queen beds room . They gave me 2 1 king bedrooms that wasn't very good since my daughter had brought friends for her birthday but we delt with that .

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Willis • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Super clean. Beds were wonderful. Convenient location for us.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee