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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily self-service breakfast
Business centre
Reception
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Trask Coliseum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (MOBILITY)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Imperial)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior
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  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Wilmington

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG in Wilmington (New Market Center), you'll be a 2-minute drive from University of North Carolina at Wilmington and 9 minutes from Riverwalk. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Wrightsville Beach and 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Carolina Beach.

What's nearby

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Trask Coliseum - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Live Oak Bank Pavilion - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG offers 131 accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Wilmington hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 131 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Wilmington? This hotel has 1400 square feet (130 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,400 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to October 01
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Wilmington-University Ctr

Holiday Inn Express Wilmington-University Ctr

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Wilmington University Ctr

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

TAMIKA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the room. Clean and service was good as well. I would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette, VALRICO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice, room was clean but I suggested they put a mat or strips in the bathtub. Tub was slippery especially when body wash was applied. My sister-n-law fell, she was in another room. We had to take her to the hospital. Mgmt should really take care of this. An older person could really get hurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I will not stay at this hotel again. The hotel has no safety measures in place in there bath tubs. I slipped and fell out of the bathtub at the Holiday Inn Express in Wilmington, North Carolina. I ended up in the emergency room. I fortunately was not seriously injured. I hit my head on the toilet and fell hard and my left side of my body. I was not able to go to the event that I originally came for because that happened. I awaken the next day very sore and in pain.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ÖMER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Van Russel, Lillington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The elevators were not working on our second day which was unfortunate as it was on Thankskgiving. The repair men came the morning after but won't be able to finish repairing until the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaquille

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Keianna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff made it difficult to check in saying you have to be a certain age.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROBERT, Cary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not a very clean hotel and I want a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people, good service, clean area and good food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Forked River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. The staff were super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check-in was a breeze. The room keys and parking pass were all ready for me to pick up. Elevators were a little slow. There were no directions for the wifi, or breakfast hours.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delores

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well kept room with good amenities, comfortable bed and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was spacious and clean. We really enjoyed the sitting area and large tv. The bedroom having a separate door from rest of room made it cozy. The “kitchen” area was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is definitely an older property, but it was very dirty. It was not clean the areas the hallways the rooms the bathrooms we’re just dirty unfortunately I didn’t have an option to stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025