Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center By Ihg, Wilmington

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel, features coastal-inspired guest rooms with pillow top mattresses and triple-sheet bedding. Guests can select soft or firm pillows and enjoy complimentary wireless Internet. Rooms include a 32-inch LCD TV with high-definition service, a micro-fridge, an iron and ironing board, and a coffee/tea maker. Laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning are standard. Accessible rooms include visual door and telephone alarms, accessible bath tubs, grab bars, and tall toilets.

Guests can dig into the free Express Start Breakfast Bar, which offers signature cinnamon rolls, pancakes, and other hot and cold items. Linda in the kitchen makes a wonderful breakfast starting at 6:30 AM. Several restaurants are located near the hotel including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Restaurant, and Hiro Japanese Steakhouse. Outback Steakhouse offers a gluten-free menu. A 24/7 Sundries shop features a variety of food and drinks. Restaurant delivery service is available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Guests can take a refreshing dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, open from May 31 to October 30, between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The hotel has a fitness center open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, featuring a treadmill, elliptical machine, stationary bike, PowerCrunch 600, free weights, medicine balls, and a flat-screen TV. There is an outdoor patio with two charcoal BBQ grills.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Ctr is located 10 km from Wilmington International Airport. The hotel is less than 15 minutes' drive from Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire Town Center, which features stores such as Pottery Barn, J Crew, and Williams-Sonoma, plus a movie theater. Nearby attractions include the USS North Carolina Battleship on the Cape Fear River and the Historic Downtown Riverfront. Pet Paradise is located on Market Street. Free outdoor parking is available, with space for large vehicles.

This hotel features free Wi-Fi access and a 24-hour Business Center. Newly remodeled meeting rooms can accommodate up to 100 people. The hotel offers a 24/7 Sundries shop with food and drinks. Other services include daily housekeeping, a guest-operated laundry facility (6:00 AM - 11:59 PM), and wake-up calls. The hotel has elevators, Braille in public areas and on lifts, and accessible parking spaces. The hotel uses the IHG Green Engage system. Pets are allowed, with a nonrefundable fee of 75 dollars and a maximum of 2 pets per room.