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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, pool loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1021 Wilkinson Trce, Bowling Green, KY, 42103
  • Place, Sloan Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, CrossWinds Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Walker Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communicaitons, Allergen Treated)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Bowling Green

With a stay at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Bowling Green, steps from CrossWinds Golf Course and Sloan Convention Center. .This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Western Kentucky University and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Bowling Green Ballpark.

What's nearby

  • Sloan Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • CrossWinds Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paul Walker Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Western Kentucky University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • National Corvette Museum - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • Geno's Italian Deli
  • Chick-fil-A
  • ‪Great American Donut Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG offers 218 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Stay in one of 218 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Bowling Green? This hotel has 19580 square feet (1762 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 15 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hartland Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (19,580 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 26 2026 to July 23 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 5 AM to midnight
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn University Hotel Plaza-Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green
University Plaza-Bowling Green
Bowling Green Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza - Bowling Green Hotel Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green Hotel
Holiday Inn University Hotel

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always have a great experience with our stay at this Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , clean , amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was well kept and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was clean and convenient off of the interstate. Close to the venues and downtown district. Would recommend this hotel if you are traveling through bowling green.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The staff was very courteous. Highly recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny W.

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent, quick check in, amenities work great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and cleanliness and the down stairs decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was gorgeous the place was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect. The service was great. Very pleased and will definitely stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Quiet, Convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was great, room needed some cleaning (carpet), Hallways needed shampooing, Staff was great 👍, & outside property was average .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean rooms, clean hotel, courteous staff. safe area!!! would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edwyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent had an issue with the heat not turning off and was cooking us and they sent someone up and it was fixed by the time we got back from dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property only stayed for one night while picking up my new puppy. But it was beautiful and I felt perfectly safe at 3:00 a.m. walking around outside the nice dog friendly areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick staff, clean, and the staff knew all the answers! So no 'this is not my job' answers
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mukhlis

Liked: Amenities
Clean friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025