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Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
$137
$119 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Explore the area

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508 2nd Ave S, Kearney, NE, 68847
  • Place, Viaero Event Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Younes Conference Center South
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Apple Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Specialty)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kearney

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG in Kearney, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Platte River and Viaero Event Center. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Younes Conference Center South and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Big Apple Fun Center.

What's nearby

  • Viaero Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Younes Conference Center South - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Apple Fun Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Classic Car Collection - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • University of Nebraska Kearney - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barista's Daily Grind - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG

Hotel in Kearney with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG offers 88 accommodations with DVD players and safes. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kearney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 88 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. 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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
10 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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 7 AM to 11 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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Kearney
Holiday Inn Express Kearney
Kearney Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Kearney Hotel

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 688 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Rooms.clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great but the Toilet was stopped up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin. Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenni and Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Clean and comfortable. Can’t wait to try breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was great, and made recommendations for nearby restaurants for us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The phone in the room did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My only thing was the bathroom wasn't totally cleaned. Could have been rushing and missed a few spots. It was not like it was filthy or anything like that. Towels were clean. Dove soap was super moisturizing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

makenzie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, fast checking, friendly staff and amazing breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great stay

Great service, friendly staff, clean nice rooms, and a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was relaxing. Staff always spokevwhen i saw them. Very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

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

Great value

Easy check in, there's a pool (didn't use, but seemed popular) and fitness center (small but perfectly adequate) and breakfast was great!
Photo of sunset out the room window
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are friendly professional people. Facilities are extremely clean and breakfast is excellent. I used holiday in express in England and Belgium and around USA and I can tell everyone, this hotel is my preference for most of my travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025