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

2.5 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant 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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (1002)
The price is $118
per night
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center

About the neighborhood

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 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Memorial Athletic and Convocation 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 crib
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

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. 417 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 677 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 677 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

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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Doral

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, place is always impeccable, and the best continental breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little pricey
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great choice for travelers coming off I-80. Very convenient, yet far enough off that highway sounds are muted. Also, just steps to a good Mexican restaurant. Good beds, clean bathroom. Excellent overall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garett

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Fire pit out back was very nice and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chitla

Liked: Amenities
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Every thing was what you would expect and more. I would stay there again and recommend it to others. 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LaTonya, Washington

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was peaceful! Everything went well except, housekeeping did not change the bedding. They made the beds up but did not change the sheets. The staff maintained their professionalism.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
People were friendly and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

8/10 Good

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet and close to highway and gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick trip with the grandkids
Very comfortable room. Spacious. Great breakfast. The cinnamon rolls are the best!! Friendly staff. The pool is a little small, but the water temperature and room temperature was perfect! We atayed here while visiting some attractions in Canton. Everything that we had planned was about 15 miles away. Lots of construction on the roads, but easy enough to get places. We had trouble with one of the rooms being unreasonably loud at an unreasonable hour. Staff was quick to try to remedy the situation. Everyone we came in contact with was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cookies when you arrive and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because it was 5 stars and the price was a bit higher than others in the area we chose this hotel. We were disappointed. We specifically went here thinking we would get a better experience. Usually we have quick stops so we don’t really care about atmosphere or amenities as long as it’s clean. This was over rated and over priced. We had a couple of room troubles that were made better because of good staff but the place itself does not rate 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Marci

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorin E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well groomed grounds and natural areas. Very well kept. Nice staff and manager onsite. I forgot my razor but the desk gave me one to use. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024