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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Golf
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other breakfast items.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $100
$89 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Explore the area

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1020 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA, 24060
  • Place, Virginia Tech University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Skelton Conference Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Geosciences
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a black armchair, a small table, and a TV.

Standard Room

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a black armchair, a small table, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE EXECUTIVE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Blacksburg

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG in Blacksburg (Hethwood - Prices Fork), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Virginia Tech University and Skelton Conference Center. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Museum of Geosciences and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Historic Smithfield Plantation.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Tech University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skelton Conference Center - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Museum of Geosciences - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Lane Stadium - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Berglund Center - 59 min drive - 49.2 miles

Getting around

  • Roanoke Regional Airport (ROA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hokie Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG offers 94 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have separate sitting areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 guestrooms featuring microwaves and DVD players. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. 42-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Blacksburg? This hotel has 600 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 600 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Comfort Suites University
Comfort Suites University Blacksburg
Comfort Suites University Hotel Blacksburg
Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg University Area
Holiday Inn Express University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Blacksburg University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Blacksburg University Area by IHG

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great room and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff, breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanika

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. The manager was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

maquita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room close to campus !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, good staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, room, and price. Wish breakfast had coffee creamer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, clean, the beds super comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a overall great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room & location to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was amazing, breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the hotel was well appointed and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff at check in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually avoid these type of hotels as I feel like they lack character, but I appreciated the staff and you could tell that they had a great manager who looked out for the team, especially in extreme weather conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amit Kumar

Staff at check in was quick and nice to check in in no time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dewey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious rooms, great breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Dreathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outlets between the beds did not work for charging your phone. Other than that our stay was great. Hotel is very close to VT. Hotel is very clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Rooms were nice. Great visit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms, very clean and new, spacey. Friendly and helpful staff. Very close to VT. Hot breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff person who checked us in was very kind and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, both checking in and also out. Please commend each of the young ladies for being so hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fareed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! The room was clean and comfortable. I was trapped here during the winter storm. I just wish that there were more walkable dining options from the hotel since I spent over 48 hours as the snow fell down.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HOUSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025