Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.9 (353 reviews)
1120 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 United States , Tuscaloosa , US
+1 205-464-4000

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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:
Convenient location (near university/highways)
Friendly, accommodating staff
Very clean rooms and common areas
Spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Blackout shades and overall comfortable stay
Cons:
Perceived price gouging / seasonal price spikes
Inconsistent breakfast quality (burnt items, bad gravy, pancake machine issues)
Limited cable channels and poor cellular connectivity
Occasional exterior/mechanical noise and some rooms near laundry

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple reviewers note rooms, hallways and bathrooms were very clean and smelled nice; cleanliness is consistently praised.
Service
10
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, accommodating and responsive (extra pillows provided, helpful front desk interactions).
Location
10
Many comments highlight a convenient, central location (near university, highways, and local amenities).
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are spacious, comfortable beds and blackout shades praised, but some guests reported mechanical noise and undesirable room placement near laundry.
Amenities
8.4
Mixed: property is described as having standard amenities, but guests noted limited cable channels, poor cellular connectivity and a malfunctioning automatic pancake maker.
Value for Money
7.2
Several reviewers cited price increases/seasonal 'gouging' as a negative; one guest mentioned good value, but overall value perception is weakened by high rates.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast received mixed reviews—some found it good with choices, while others reported burnt sausage, bad-tasting gravy and issues with the pancake machine or limited egg options.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall stays were enjoyable for most guests: clean rooms, friendly staff and convenient location make this a strong experience despite some issues with breakfast and pricing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:28

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a few kilometers away from popular attractions like Bryant Denny Stadium and the University of Alabama, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tuscaloosa-University offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and free toiletries. Start your day right with a buffet or continental breakfast and take advantage of our on-site business center and 24-hour front desk.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool
Unwind and soak up the sun by our seasonal outdoor swimming pool. After a day of exploring Tuscaloosa, come back and relax in the tranquil setting of our non-smoking property.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tuscaloosa-University now for a memorable experience in Tuscaloosa!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 353 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.2
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Haris • family_with_children • cy
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • couple • us
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Melcher • couple • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ladaysha • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jeannie • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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LeErin • couple • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
10
I enjoyed my stay. But I will probably stay out of town next time I come
Pros:

Room location and comfort was good. The location to everything was great.

Cons:

The price gogging for room was terrible. I don't like that the season caused such a great jump in room pricing. I can understand a little jump but hundreds of dollars is ridiculous.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Shane • extended_group • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • family_with_children • us
10
The best of the three I stayed at while on this trip.
Pros:

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was fine. It was close to the University!

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Constance • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Sonny • couple • us
6
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • us
7
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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George • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Room location

Cons:

There was a constant noise from outside that was mechanical. Sounded like a tree grinder

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee