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

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (412 reviews)
1003 Killarney Street , Champaign , us

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:
Great breakfast
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Convenient location
Cons:
High prices during peak seasons
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
The rooms were generally clean and well-maintained, though some comments mentioned issues indicating room cleanliness could be slightly improved.
Service
9.05
The staff were consistently noted as friendly and accommodating, making guests feel welcome and valued.
Location
8.59
Conveniently located, easy access to amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, though some guests had minor issues.
Amenities
8.47
Amenities like the breakfast and swimming pool were positively highlighted, while a few issues were noted with some facilities.
Value for Money
8.33
Value acknowledged for the quality of the stay, although some found prices high during peak times.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Multiple reviews praised the breakfast variety and quality, indicating a strong appeal.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall positive experiences with multiple guests expressing their satisfaction and intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:45

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

8.6
Based on 412 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.65
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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
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JoAnn extended_group us
10
It was very good
Pros:

Breakfast was superb. It was warm and clean in there. Lots of choices

Cons:

There was nothing I disliked!

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Glenn couple us
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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tracy couple us
10
Pros:

The woman at the counter was very nice. The weather was terrible she allowed us to bring our Harley’s in the lobby

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Misty solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children us
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
7
2026-06-14 via Nuitee