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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A modern dining area with wooden tables and blue chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with a wooden ceiling.
An outdoor patio area with a built-in fireplace, blue seating, and a dining table.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard.
A reception desk with a modern design, a sign for Holiday Inn Express, and a computer monitor.
A modern kitchen with a white countertop, blue chairs, wooden beams, and pendant lights.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $118
$103 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul W. Bryant Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 408 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bathroom with a shower, a towel rack, and a small table.

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

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

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A hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden side table, a bed with white bedding, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a small table.

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a small table.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A room with a blue sofa, a grey armchair, and a small table.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tuscaloosa

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG in Tuscaloosa (East Central Tuscaloosa), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bowlero Tuscaloosa and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Veterans Memorial Park.

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bowlero Tuscaloosa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Alabama - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Druid City Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Paul W. Bryant Museum - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Foosackly's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Tuscaloosa? This hotel has 980 square feet (91 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. 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 available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to November 01
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 694 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 694 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 694 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 694 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 694 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable, rooms were clean, breakfast was great, pool was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, breakfast was good. Convenient to the University. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location property was well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property for a short turnaround trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean staff was very informative and kind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a whole ball team at the hotel this past weekend for 4 days. The hotel was super clean, very conveniently located and the staff was super nice! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Madison was super friendly and helpful at front desk check in. Hotel is excellent in every area. Very convenient, easy to find. We will certainly used them again as well as recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and lobby smelled fresh and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The rooms and the overall property is well kept. The breakfast can use some work however if I am back in this town I will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wide breakfast selection
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very a very nice place to stay. Staff was very nice. Room was great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was great. Room was clean as was the rest of the hotel. It was located close to shopping and restaurants. Check in/out was fast and easy. Breakfast was better than most. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Very clean. Perfect location to visit the university.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. We have stayed here numerous times and the hotel is amazing every time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff, quiet - easy access with tons of dining/shopping options very nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I went to Tuscaloosa to visit a loved one in the hospital. The room was clean & comfortable. The hotel was also clean & the staff were very friendly & helpful. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and the hotel was very clean. The staff was pleasant, and the breakfast the next morning was delicious!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed and pillows were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025