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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.
Exterior
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a blue accent wall, a desk with a chair, and a small bathroom.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $104
$92 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

Explore the area

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1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Place, Kent State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dix Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, AAA I-76 Antique Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Kent

Located in Kent, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Kent State University and 6 minutes from Cuyahoga River. .This hotel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 11 mi (17.7 km) from University of Akron.

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Dix Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • AAA I-76 Antique Mall - 6 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Haymaker Farmers’ Market - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • The Kent Stage - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Place - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Kent? This hotel has 291 square feet (27 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 291 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • 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
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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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, 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)

We should mention

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 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 Suites Kent University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Kent
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. 564 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 894 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel to stay to visit our daughter who goes to Kent State.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was amazing for the kids. Rooms were clean and breakfast was good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

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the breakfast was banging, everyone was lovely, room was so clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Most comfortable beds, clean and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- Staff was excellent - Hotel and room were clean and honestly beyond my expectations (and that says a lot because I'm picky about hotels) - Delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Parking was easy. Close to downtown without being too busy. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Lovely hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Clean rooms, welcoming staff, easy check in,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Love this hotel! Very clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Room was comfortable. Staff friendly. Easy check-in. Breakfast was just ok. I do like that they offer coffee all day! Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Altogether very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Excellent hotel to stay. Comfortable and very clean. Great staff .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, breakfast was great, staff was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SABRINA DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Everything was great and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

James

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The room was clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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The room was clean and the staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at the front desk were so nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well prepared
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Queta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel! Clean, felt new, big breakfast, nice lobby, nice rooms, great shower head, nicely lit mirror that’s great for putting on makeup
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family often stays at this hotel when we are visiting family in town. My sister and mom actually have a great relationship with the management and staff in this facility and that was evident to me during this visit. Everyone was friendly. The breakfast was excellent. The facility was spotless and this is my second or third visit and that has been consistent across all of the visits highly recommend this location if you need a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026