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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception
BBQ/picnic area
Free daily self-service breakfast

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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160 Van Campen Blvd, Wilmington, NC, 28403
  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mayfaire Town Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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
  • Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mayfaire Town Center - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Riverwalk - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Battleship North Carolina - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Ale House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Cerro Grande - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Might As Well Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk

About this property

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

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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
  • 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

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
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. 428 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not like how the pool was not working
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

AYMAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed all the time while was not mentioned when booked. Room was smelling mold and the manager admits it because building is too old. Found roach in the bathroom and fridge was not functional. Do not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was fine except the pool wasn’t open and they don’t tell you that until you check in! It sucks that you book a hotel and it’s so hot out and the pool doesn’t work. So for that reason alone I wouldn’t stay there again! I should be given a discount!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, staff very friendly, breakfast was great…..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

MAGGIE

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in and clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quick check in and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleaning was not top tier. Old bath cloth found in bathroom. Room a litttle dusty. Toilet seat was not cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan, Anderson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was huge, one night staff worker was helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koon Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dallas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 room suite was nice. Tv in both areas. Quiet and clean. Only draw back was had to switch rooms. 1st room shower had no pressure. Other than that everything was great including the breakfast. Staff was quite friendly. -1 star for having to change rooms other wise 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was only there for a night but it was clean and beds were comfortable. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meredith

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Under construction when we were there. Missing dresser and some mirrors
Stayed 1 night in May 2025