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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$124
$110 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27

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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)
    ‪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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 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
  • The Kent Stage - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Kent State University Museum - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Summit Street Cafe - ‬6 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. 532 out of 848 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 848 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 848 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 848 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 848 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Baffour

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean. Great breakfast. Only suggestion would be: a chair for the desk that fits normal height people instead of Andre the Giant. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great ,most of staff is friendly. The only thing that shocked me was, the staff at the hotel "swiped" my credit card and charged me, but would not provide me with a receipt. Then at checkout after my stay , i tried to request a receipt for my stay. the Male staff member said "sorry we cannot give you a receipt. you will need to contact expedia for one". So i have to keep an eye out on my credit card charges to make sure this hotel credits the $100 hold back onto my credit card.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is great and clean. The other guests were rude in the floor above us and down the hall. They were noisy until 3 am and kept us up. You could hear what was going on between the wall and floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh hot coffee 24/7 Many breakfast choices. Clean and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spotless
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean amazing staff the pool worms and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

Room is dated, no light over desk, no plug ins
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonni

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, BUTLER

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless. Quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very helpful. The room was a bit wore But suitable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breton

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025