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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast on weekdays
Pool
Lobby
Free buffet breakfast on weekdays
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $221
$189 nightly
$221 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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23 Wells Ave, Utica, NY, 13502
  • Place, North Utica Shopping Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Utica Memorial Auditorium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanley Theater
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communication, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communication Accessible)

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

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Room amenity

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

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

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room amenity

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

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

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

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

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Room amenity

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed (Communication, Accessible Tub)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 185 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Utica

A stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG places you in the heart of Utica, within a 5-minute drive of National Distance Running Hall of Fame and Utica Children's Museum. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Erie Canal and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Adirondack Railway Utica Station.

What's nearby

  • Adirondack Railway Utica Station - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • North Utica Shopping Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Utica Memorial Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stanley Theater - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Saranac Brewery - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Utica Station - 15 min walk
  • Hancock Intl. Airport (SYR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Utica Coffee Roasting - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North End Pizza & Tap - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG offers 75 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Utica hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include 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 75 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, gas grills, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Utica? This hotel has 336 square feet (31 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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 welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Utica
Holiday Inn Express Utica
Utica Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Utica Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Utica

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 965 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, reeeeeaasl comfy beds and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were very impressed! Room was clean, staff was super friendly and amenities were great. Loved the coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice sleep on bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and convenient location to restaurants and the bank center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice area but choices limited Just avaerage
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

The hotel was so clean and the staff were wonderful. By far the best breakfast I have ever had from a hotel. The selection and quality of food was just phenomenal. I travel to Utica a couple times a year and will be booking here every time now!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, front desk very accommodating- we had a large family group.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Great place to stay and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

luke

Power went out multiple times… not necessarily the hotels fault but definitely threw off the stay quite a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice comfortable room, friendly staff, good pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was easy to get to. Clean, not too dated. Handicapped room was easy to acess with a roll in shower. Very nice. Staff were friendly and informative. Buffet breakfast was average. Not too many choices. Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one nite on our way home from our east coast vacation. The room was okay, but it was very loud when doors closed close to our room. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was great , the room was clean .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles T Bolton

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023