Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Room amenity
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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2523 South Franklin St., Kirksville, MO, 63501
  • Place, Truman State University
    ‪16 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 Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

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

Standard Room

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

Suite, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG

An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Truman State University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 12 minutes by foot from Truman State University and a 5-minute drive from A.T. Still University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 830 square feet (77 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kirksville - University Area by IHG also features a terrace, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This Kirksville hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (86 centimetre wide)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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. 405 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 538 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, updated facilities and plentiful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, clean hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast. Clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel was broken for a day and a half.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Binu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay in Kirksville!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allie

Clean and nice breakfast with good front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every staff there was extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is in excellent condition, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Faheem

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and breakfast were acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredibly nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about our stay was great. The rooms were clean, the food was good, and the staff was amazing. Abby at the front desk was particularly kind and helpful. She went above and beyond to make our stay outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BETTY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee was fresh and hot! Fruit was fresh. Enjoyed the breakfast danish.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025