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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Ballroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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1838 College Drive Building 2, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2Z8
  • Place, University of Saskatchewan
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffiths Stadium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal University Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Saskatoon, SK (YXE-John G. Diefenbaker Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Saskatoon

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG in Saskatoon (University), you'll be steps from University of Saskatchewan and Griffiths Stadium. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Saskatchewan Railway Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Royal University Hospital.

What's nearby

  • University of Saskatchewan - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Griffiths Stadium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal University Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Diefenbaker Place - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Saskatoon City Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • John G. Diefenbaker Intl. Airport (YXE) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Mikes Casual Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grainfields Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from University of Saskatchewan
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 47-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 4 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 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 Saskatoon East University Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Saskatoon East University
Express Saskatoon University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Saskatoon East University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Saskatoon East University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1009 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet, East Amherst

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sherie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DR Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ghhh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the blackout blinds.. love the breakfast area… love the rooms. This is what we expect a Holiday Inn Express to be like!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient for our needs such as location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Available working free EV charging
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is always super clean and friendly. We’ve stayed here a number of times and always have enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Overall very satisfied. Will recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient if you are visiting the university.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfy, room was clean and quiet building. Good location and lots of parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slept well!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the university
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that you can get pet discounts for the animal clinic and this is a pet-friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David and Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were in for an overnight stay. Very nice location, good breakfast and spacious room. A little over-priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. The hotel was clean and the service was great. We enjoyed the breakfasts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atul, Saskatoon

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean room. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice breakfast included, coffee and tea available all day. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all University activities; great bed and breakfast as well!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Very nice hotel with staff helpful and friendly. Check-in was quick in no time. Breakfast was excellent with fresh assorted foods with multiple options. Will be here again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025