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Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $139
$122 nightly
$139 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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717 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY, 14623
  • Place, Monroe Community College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cinemark Movies 10
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tim Hortons Iceplex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • 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 (Comm, Minifridge)

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

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

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About the neighborhood

Rochester

Located in Rochester (Brighton), Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of University of Rochester and Strong. .This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Rochester Institute of Technology and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Lake Ontario.

What's nearby

  • Monroe Community College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cinemark Movies 10 - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tim Hortons Iceplex - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Genesee Valley Park - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Rochester - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 17 min drive
  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪DiBella's Subs - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rochester 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). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Rochester? This hotel has 452 square feet (42 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.

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 continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 452 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Express 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 not available

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 7:00 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

Quinta Inn Rochester South

Quinta Rochester South

La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester South Hotel Rochester

La Quinta Inn And Suites Rochester South

Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton

Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area

Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1012 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, from the staff to the entire hotel was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything's good! We enjoyed our stay with family!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness
It was beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Room clean, especially liked the bathroom...very classy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and courteous staff. We always have a good experience here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ywonna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff was very helpful. The parking was a little difficult due to snow and occupancy. I would totally stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Room was good. Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chanelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, friendly staff, the room was clean, the bed was extremely hard in room 411
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Very nice hotel had a very nice time customer service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not an elegant place but the rooms were nice, clean, and the bed firm and very comfortable...the staff was outstanding, very friendly and helpful...more than enough breakfast offerings, with freshly ground and brewed coffee..easy parking...all at a great price...to be recommended...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff and easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lesley-Ann

The room was not cleaned as we left the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Jesica

Ithe room was absolutely way too cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

sheng

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
food ok， room bed， washroom not so clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet enough, nice accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amenities. We booked because of the pool for our little one while here for a volleyball tournament. The pool was closed and no one notified us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Austin

Disliked: Amenities
Room was okay few things didn’t work staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LeQuetta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean & smelled amazing. Staff very polite. Overall had a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is my second time staying at this hotel, and I feel like my room was definitely an upgrade from the last time and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Azuriah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still haven’t gotten my room deposit back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026