Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Kent State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kent State University Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Kent Stage
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Hotel in Kent with free breakfast and a fitness center
An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

This Kent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Kent State University. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Kent State University and 14 minutes from University of Akron
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 291 square feet (27 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free buffet breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (291 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • 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 Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Inn Express State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 696 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful and relaxing stay. Jason checked us in and was most delightful. The entire place was clean. Fantastic shower! Friendly staff. The breakfast buffet was served hot with plenty of selection. We would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, safe, well appointed hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zvonko

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family
Very clean and inviting!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay..pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Very clean, warm, professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness
Some of furnishings looked a bit old. Hard to control room temperature. Did like the king bed coverings and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all extremely helpful and kind. Hotel is clean and well looked after. Connie in housekeeping was particularly amazing to us. We generally leave a very small amount of money for the people who clean our rooms when we travel. This is the first time ever we got a thank you note in return, from Connie. She told us she is the longest serving member of the hotel staff, having been there since opening. Very nice hotel, because of the people!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient and pleasant check in. Nice, clean room and relaxing hot shower. Perfect accommodation after a long day. We’ve stayed in every hotel in the area an this one is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great stay. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fireplace in the entrance was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Construction site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were staying after a visit to Kent State. Everything was excellent except the shower. It leaked onto the floor no matter what we did. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean newer hotel. Very nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great! It was the neighboring hotels across the street that were very unflattering!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is wonderful and the rooms are clean. Love the renovations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman who checked me in was wonderful, and Prashad (guy at breakfast) was extremely helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024