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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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An outdoor patio area with a fire table, seating, and a view of the building in the background.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with a blue accent wall, a desk with a chair, and a small bathroom.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Place, Kent State University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dix Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, AAA I-76 Antique Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with striped sofas, a wooden table, a kitchenette, and a door leading to another room.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

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

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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a chair.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG

An indoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

This Kent hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Kent State University. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Kent State University and 14 minutes from University of Akron
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 291 square feet (27 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 291 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel State University
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Inn Express State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Kent
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area by IHG Hotel

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 904 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel to stay to visit our daughter who goes to Kent State.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was amazing for the kids. Rooms were clean and breakfast was good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! Most comfortable beds, clean and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was banging, everyone was lovely, room was so clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful! Best continental breakfast I’ve had in a LONG time! We also loved that there were EV chargers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- Staff was excellent - Hotel and room were clean and honestly beyond my expectations (and that says a lot because I'm picky about hotels) - Delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the comfortable bedroom to the good grips in the handicapped bathroom to the borrow umbrella and the Go to bag after breakfast - fine accommodations ! Thanks Nancy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Parking was easy. Close to downtown without being too busy. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyndra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Kent! The lobby and room were very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. At breakfast there were many options for food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yelena

Clean rooms, welcoming staff, easy check in,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Love this hotel! Very clean,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, breakfast was great, staff was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent hotel to stay. Comfortable and very clean. Great staff .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Room was comfortable. Staff friendly. Easy check-in. Breakfast was just ok. I do like that they offer coffee all day! Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Altogether very nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SABRINA DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Everything was great and the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies at the front desk were so nice and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026