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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio area with a fire table, seating, and a view of the building in the background.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a blue accent wall, a desk with a chair, and a small bathroom.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a potted plant, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $139
$123 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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

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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
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a sink.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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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 - 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. 580 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 923 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely nice. Our room was clean and breakfast was good. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you expect from a Holiday Inn Express. Clean, convenient, economical and the front desk clerk was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed being greeted when we went to breakfast. It lady was so cheery and friendly and wanted to make sure we had everything we needed for our continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was banging, everyone was lovely, room was so clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was located centrally for what I needed. The room was clean with space to work and rest. Staff were helpful when I had questions. Pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful! Best continental breakfast I’ve had in a LONG time! We also loved that there were EV chargers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susanna

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the comfortable bedroom to the good grips in the handicapped bathroom to the borrow umbrella and the Go to bag after breakfast - fine accommodations ! Thanks Nancy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Clean rooms, welcoming staff, easy check in,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyndra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Kent! The lobby and room were very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. At breakfast there were many options for food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Love this hotel! Very clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel to stay. Comfortable and very clean. Great staff .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Altogether very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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