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

2.5 star property
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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1215 Sanctuary View Dr, Kent, OH, 44240
  • Kent State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kent State University Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Kent Stage
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Akron, OH (CAK-Akron-Canton)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kent

Located in Kent, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area, an IHG Hotel is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Kent State University and 6 minutes from Cuyahoga River. .This hotel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and 16.7 mi (26.8 km) from Blossom Music Center.

What's nearby

  • Kent State University - 4 min drive
  • The Kent Stage - 7 min drive
  • AAA I-76 Antique Mall - 8 min drive
  • University of Akron - 14 min drive
  • Akron Civic Theater - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

Hotel in Kent with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area, an IHG Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary 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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Kent? This hotel has 291 square feet (27 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (291 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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)

We should mention

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

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 Hotel Suites Kent State University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kent University Area an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent - University Area, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 689 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness
Some of furnishings looked a bit old. Hard to control room temperature. Did like the king bed coverings and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all extremely helpful and kind. Hotel is clean and well looked after. Connie in housekeeping was particularly amazing to us. We generally leave a very small amount of money for the people who clean our rooms when we travel. This is the first time ever we got a thank you note in return, from Connie. She told us she is the longest serving member of the hotel staff, having been there since opening. Very nice hotel, because of the people!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Efficient and pleasant check in. Nice, clean room and relaxing hot shower. Perfect accommodation after a long day. We’ve stayed in every hotel in the area an this one is the best!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great stay. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marcella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fireplace in the entrance was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Staff & service
Construction site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were staying after a visit to Kent State. Everything was excellent except the shower. It leaked onto the floor no matter what we did. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean newer hotel. Very nice facility.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great! It was the neighboring hotels across the street that were very unflattering!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is wonderful and the rooms are clean. Love the renovations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman who checked me in was wonderful, and Prashad (guy at breakfast) was extremely helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was recommended by owners at the I-76 Antique Mall and was VERY pleased. Room had great ligh blocking window treatments, lots of pillows, was very clean and quiet. The ONLY thing that disturbed me about the room was that the A/C fan was kinda noisy even on low. I did not use the pool but it looked like it needed to be vacuumed. The continental breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John, Hopewell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This place worked for us , but actually for the price we could have done better. It was quite, and the beds were comfortable Staff although checking in was our only contact with them were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received excellent service from our arrival until we left for home. The front desk staff person was very patient kind and helpful. Everything looked new, it smells good and clean. The best part was the beds...most comfortable mattress of my life!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nonnie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Gurnee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024