Holiday Inn Express & Suites Urbana-Champaign (U of I Area) by IHG

Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating; bathroom 46% negative

3★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 545 reviews · ~$120/night

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Peace of Mind Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.2★ guest rating; bathroom 46% negative

Location & access

3.8★ location/transit/airport access; 12 km from the city centre

Trust & class

545 reviews, 3-star, 13 amenities

Price fairness

fairly priced for the area

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Breakfast82% positive · 15% negative

Hot Tub76% positive · 12% negative

Bathroom42% positive · 47% negative

Fitness81% positive · 17% negative

Restaurant86% positive · 14% negative

Family53% positive · 33% negative

Free breakfastRestaurant

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiFree parkingIndoor poolHot tubAir conditioningFitness centerFull‑service laundryAccessibleBusiness centerKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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Typically ~$120/night. Check your dates for a live rate.

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