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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Free buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$137
$121 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 12 - Feb 13

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Blossom Music Center.

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 - 6.9 miles
  • Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • The Kent Stage - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Hotel in Kent with free breakfast and a fitness center
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. 495 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 797 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kobina Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elithe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Breakfast was good but not celiac-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

LeiChelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice for a Kent State University visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly but the overall hotel decor needs to be upgraded. The linens and towels were old and worn.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained, even though it's a newer property. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAWRENCE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff very accommodating for all needs. Great room, shower was hot and great pressure. Really checks all the boxes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Meredith

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The room was ok.There were barely any outlets in this room to use.The blinds did not operate. We were not handicapped, and they put us in a room that was handicap accessible. This was not great. It was fine for a quick sleep but other then that it was not good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit - the staff was helpful and friendly, hotel is clean, and in a good location! We will be back to visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianzhuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I I have really enjoyed the stay so far!! The hotel is clean and well kept, the staff is very helpful and friendly, and they make you feel welcome. Keep up the good work and thank you for your hospitality. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice friendly staff too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, beds extremely comfortable and free breakfast was delicious. The only down fall was you can hear every move the room above you make. Was awoke at 645am with children running back and forth for over an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff didn't keep my credit card on file
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025