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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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A buffet with labeled food stations including omelets and cheese.
Exterior
An indoor swimming pool with a clear water surface, tiled walls, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a parking lot in front.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $117
$103 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

Explore the area

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2523 South Franklin St., Kirksville, MO, 63501
  • Place, Truman State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, A.T. Still University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thousand Hills State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kirksville, MO (IRK-Kirksville Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

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

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Suite, Accessible (Hearing)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window.

Suite, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window.

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kirksville

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG in Kirksville, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Truman State University and A.T. Still University. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Thousand Hills State Park.

What's nearby

  • Truman State University - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A.T. Still University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Thousand Hills State Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • La Plata Golf Course - 12 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Long Branch State Park - 25 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • La Plata Station - 15 min drive
  • Kirksville, MO (IRK-Kirksville Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mizu - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Kirksville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kirksville? This hotel has 830 square feet (77 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 830 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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 (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

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 rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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 Kirksville University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Kirksville University Area
Express Kirksville University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kirksville University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kirksville University Area by IHG

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 552 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to town. Breakfast was good, all of the staff we encountered were kind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and breakfast was really good. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, updated facilities and plentiful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and courteous. Parking was abundant and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, solid outdoor parking space, good distance from airport. Limited amenities but to be expected for the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Very fresh. Staff was very helpful and very quick.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious rooms. Good breakfast with lots of tables to eat at.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Near college campus. Same staff, very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building, pool and room were all very clean. Parking was great. Dairy Queen was right next door, which my kids loved.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was wonderful and our room smelled very clean when we arrived!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Qun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, very easy to park and close to the schools
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The only complaint is that the floors are very squeaky. I would request the top floor next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and the staff is awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Binu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay in Kirksville!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Binu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff are always so nice here. Great place to stay when visiting!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Clean and nice breakfast with good front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025