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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a building with large windows.
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, glass doors, and a seating area with yellow chairs and a bench.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, ceiling lights, and a tiled floor.
An aerial view of a campus with multiple buildings, a central lawn, and surrounding trees.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, and a large wall map.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $133
$118 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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196 Burgess Road, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, A Dream Come True Playground
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Specialty)

  • 279 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Harrisonburg

Located in Harrisonburg, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG is in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of James Madison University and Edith J. Carrier Arboretum. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from A Dream Come True Playground and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Harrisonburg Farmers Market.

What's nearby

  • James Madison University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Atlantic Union Bank Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Edith J. Carrier Arboretum - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A Dream Come True Playground - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cookout - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wood Grill Buffet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Harrisonburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. 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. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG. A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full 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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 551 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greta Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, plenty of places to drop your bags. Very limited options to accommodate dairy intolerance (typical of entire area not just this hotel)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. Conveniently located near anything you would need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Rhushunda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problem with Parking hotel was clean had the best smell as soon as you entered the lobby. Never stayed in a hotel where the cleaning smells be so welcoming in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick stay at JMU. Incredible location. Clean and bright.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, easy check-in, professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient excellent staff and service. Close to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to relax after a day at Massanutten
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, new and comfortable. Close to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Akisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Very clean, quiet. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to a clean room, a comfortable bed, and a friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy, the room is comfortable and the property is new and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, nice staff, functional. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a bit lacking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Farzana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for traveling with youngish kids. Beds were comfortable, room was clean. The included breakfast was excellent too . The only downside was it was a little loud at night. It quieted down pretty quickly though. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here very much!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
n/a
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Loved the property, it was as nice as we’ve ever been in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025