Oceanside stay.Your stay at this New Market Center hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Trask Coliseum. Also, Long Leaf Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mayfaire Town Center is within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
Mayfaire Town Center - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Battleship North Carolina - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 14 min walk
Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House - 9 min walk
Wendy's - 13 min walk
Crumbl Cookies - 9 min walk
Cracker Barrel - 6 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG
Family-friendly stay near University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 1400 square feet (130 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr by IHG. Free self parking is available.
This Wilmington hotel is smoke free.
1 building
131 guestrooms or units
5 levels
Meeting rooms
1400 sq ft of conference space
130 sq m of conference space
Breakfast available (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Business center (24 hours)
Conference space
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireplace in lobby
Television in lobby
No smoking on site
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Free rollaway/extra beds
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Refrigerator
Seasonal outdoor pool
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
24-hour fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Front entrance ramp
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
4 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV
Cable channels
Pay movies
Premium channels
Video-game console
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cribs/infant beds
Free rollaway beds
Pillow-top mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Free newspapers (weekdays)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly 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
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cribs (infant beds)!
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. 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).
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open May 31 and close October 01.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
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The hotel for the most part was clean, under staffed which made calling the front desk very difficult at times, but for the most part the staff was courteous & professional . The biggest disappointment was that the pool had been closed all summer
Nice hotel minutes from downtown Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. Staff friendly and professional, clean spacious room and comfortable bed. Great value and we would definitely recommend this hotel.
I made our reservation 2 days before our arrival. I called the property directly (unfortunately i didn't get her name) to confirm they have a pool for my 3 year old grandson. I was told they do have a pool so i booked it. When we get to the property i asked the location of the pool. I was then told that the pool was closed because it needed an inspection. I wasn't told that when i called. There were other issues with the room as well but that is my main complaint.
Sandi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Jon-Michael
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Visible water damage on the 5th Floor. Very humid conditions in the 5th floor corridor.
The landscape was horrible, googles drooping on the walkways, the grass needed to be cut and parking lot needed to be cleaned. The pool was green, dirty and fill of leaves. Once off the main level, the hallways were hot and smelled stall, they did not have the AC on in the hallways. The first room they gave us had puddles of liquid on the floor, two large puddles on the carpet and one in front of the bathroom door mini-fridge. There were two dead bugs on the floor in front of the mini fridge. They did change out room which was better, however, the shower had hair in it, the bathroom floor had hair on it, there was trash that was not cleaned besides the nightstands. The mattress for the pull-out bed was very old, we could not use it because it was too thin and you could feel the metal springs. We decided to not add another night to our trip and just go home
In our room, the toilet was loose (caulking around bottom of the toilet was peeling off and dirty), bugs in the bathroom. We did not get our room cleaned, they said we hung the not ready yet sign to long on the door (We took it down by 12:30 and were told sorry too late. The rooms are not ready to go into until 3:00 so I don't understand why they didn't come back and check to see if we took the sign down. For $400 for 2 nights I expected a much better experience. I would take this hotel off your list as a recommended hotel. I will NEVER stay in a Holiday Inn ever again.
Never cleaned our room the 4 days we were there. I called the front desk to ask for the house cleaning staff to come to our room, stated she would and they never came from day 1-3 day 4, we went home. There was blood on my sheets so please check. I got clean covers and made my own bed, no staff to help.