Holiday Inn Express - Hattiesburg West - Univ Area

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Holiday Inn Express
9.3 (270 reviews)
209 Thornhill Drive , Hattiesburg , US
+1 601-602-5502

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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 and helpful staff
Excellent, varied breakfast
Comfortable/large beds for most guests
Indoor pool and 24/7 coffee
Modern rooms and good TV selection
Convenient location
Cons:
Isolated incident of reservation canceled without permission
Reports of people smoking/loitering outside
Limited parking if arriving late
Interstate noise for some rooms
Some guests found beds too firm
Occasional hallway cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Repeated praise for very clean rooms and spotless areas; one note about hallways being messy at times by other guests.
Service
9.2
Many reviewers called staff friendly, helpful, and exceptional; isolated serious issue where a reservation was canceled without permission.
Location
9.1
Convenient location (near university/expressway) cited positively, but some guests reported interstate noise and requested quieter rooms.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms described as comfortable, modern and a good size with large comfy beds for most; a few guests noted beds were firmer than their preference and one comment about room size vs. price.
Amenities
9.2
Indoor pool, 24/7 coffee/hot tea, toiletries, and large TVs were praised; parking limitations and reports of outside loitering/smoking were negatives.
Value for Money
9.2
Several guests said it was great value with good breakfast and comfort; a couple felt rooms were a bit pricey for their size.
Food and Beverage
9.7
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent with many choices (eggs, bacon, pastries, oatmeal, yogurt); staff serving breakfast singled out as kind and helpful.
Overall Experience
9.5
Majority of reviews describe an enjoyable, exceptional stay and intent to return, with a few serious negatives (reservation cancellation, outdoor smoking incidents) lowering some guests' experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:29

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Hattiesburg, Holiday Inn Express - Hattiesburg West - Univ Area offers easy access to Lake Terrace Convention Center and USM's Museum of Art, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the area.

Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, a business center, and a gym during their stay. The property also offers luggage storage space and free private parking for added convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Situated close to Hattiesburg Zoo at Kamper Park and African American Military History Museum, guests can immerse themselves in the local culture. The hotel's proximity to Camp Shelby Range Control and the airport makes traveling hassle-free.

Experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express - Hattiesburg West - Univ Area.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 270 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Catherine • couple • us
6
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
Pros:

Food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Betty • couple • us
10
I enjoyed myself & the hotel was so clean & comfortable.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

I loved everything!!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Coty • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
9
we will definitely be back
Pros:

breakfast was excellent. lots of choices.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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MELIA • couple • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • us
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Suheel • extended_group • om
9
Great stay and value for money
Pros:

Everything was great especially the breakfast and large comfy beds

Cons:

Parking is a bit low especially if you arrive late

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Danny • couple • us
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • family_with_children • us
10
Exceptional Hotel
Pros:

The hotel & room were very clean. The breakfast was wonderful. Eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, muffins, oatmeal, yogurt, and more. The lady who made it was very kind. They have coffee and hot tea available 24/7. Also fruit water. The indoor pool was clean. Every person who worked there was gracious. It was as if they owned the hotel and wanted us to feel welcome in it. They had a large screen TV in the room that got cartoon channels, which my son liked. There was a variety of programming. They had Dove lotion, liquid soap, body wash, shampoo & conditioner in the bathroom. The room was a good size and modern.

Cons:

The bed was a little hard for my taste. This is the issue everywhere I go. I sleep on a marshmallow at home. I have never been anyplace the bed was not firm in comparison. My son was happy with the bed. We will definitely stay again. The hotel is a 10.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Reservation was canceled without permission

Cons:

That my reservation was canceled without my m permission

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ontaria • couple • us
1
NEVER AGAIN
Pros:

THE STAFF WAS GREAT, FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL..

Cons:

SMOKING WEED OUTSIDE THE BUILDING AND HANGING OUT LIKE THEY AT THE BEACH WITH LAWN CHAIR… THIS WAS JUST AWFUL..

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Daum • couple • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
8
scott
Pros:

it was clean and the breakfast was really good

Cons:

it was a little pricey for the size of the room

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The whole place was clean and comfortable. Staff was super friendly. Breakfast was great. We were very happy with our stay

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was great

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The Staff was the BEST of any hotel I've ever stayed at. Rooms were spotless and very comfortable!

Cons:

We couldn't stay longer. Than we did

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Pearson • solo_traveller • us
7
Fine.
Pros:

easy access to university and express way. Pool was good.

Cons:

Cleanliness of facilities especially hallways which were messed by other guests and not cleaned up. Need to audit your faciilities much more frequent.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • us
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee