Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign-U of I Area by IHG
Address: 1003 Killarney Street, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America, Urbana, Illinois, US
Price range: $92–$199 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Urbana-Champaign-U of I Area by IHG is praised for clean rooms, friendly staff, comfortable beds, and a satisfying breakfast, plus convenient access to the interstate and the University of Illinois.

Guests frequently enjoy the pool and hot tub, ample parking, and updated spaces. However, several reviews mention noise from other guests, occasional facility outages or maintenance issues (pool or hot tub closures, alarms, AC or showers), and rare odors or smoke smells. Expect a solid stay with friendly service, noting occasional noise and facility variability.

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Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Guests highlight the pool and hot tub and ample parking; several note updated common areas. A recurring downside is occasional pool or hot tub closures and minor maintenance issues.

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8

Matt

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is usually excellent. It fell a little short this time. PROS: Comfortable bed, decent shower, pleasant staff, quiet, and good breakfast. CONS: Pool and hot tub were not working, previous guests left things in the refrigerator, and the room was not completely clean, especially the toilet.

10

Joleen

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, nice pool, hot tub is too deep, unable to sit around the edge of the hot tub due to the depth of the water. Good breakfast. Overall a nice stay

6

Oscar

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool out off service hot tub Sunday okay Monday our off service too.

10

Natalie

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get on and off the interstate. Hot tub very hot. Pool was nice. Nice lobby area.

8

Tammy

Feb 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool needs cleaned out. Two of the girls I had with me now have mildew smelling hair from the pool.

8

Anne

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable and plenty of towels for the 3 of us. Comfortable room. Did hear the upstairs person walking around a lot at 530. Exercising? The fitness room was stuffy/warm and couldn't figure out how to turn on the fans and regulate temperature. Also external pool door was propped open night. During the day I understand, but overnight is a safety issue. Also informed front staff the water cooler was wmpty in the firness room and wasn't replaced. It was VERY hot this weekend.

10

Dionne

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For those seeking a convenient, clean place to stay with pool and hot tub, I would say this is the has the heat of everything for a reasonable price. Everything is very tidy, staff is attentive and kind, and the breakfast and coffee are excellent. Thanks yet again for a wonderful stay!

10

Angela

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pool and hot tub.

10

Laura

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was spotless. The rooms were spacious. The hotel pool was great. The breakfast was very good with lots of options.

10

Stacia

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel facilities were very clean. Plenty of parking and easy to get to college.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and public areas, with breakfast spaces kept spotless. A few report issues such as odors, a musty or smoky smell, or isolated housekeeping lapses.

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Matt

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is usually excellent. It fell a little short this time. PROS: Comfortable bed, decent shower, pleasant staff, quiet, and good breakfast. CONS: Pool and hot tub were not working, previous guests left things in the refrigerator, and the room was not completely clean, especially the toilet.

10

Monnica

Dec 30, 2024

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The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The property was spotless. The beds were very comfortable and the o wall stay was quiet and comfortable. I would highly recommend staying Holiday Inn Express. Well worth it!!

6

Emma

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk clerk at check in was rude and disrespectful. Room 301 had a very odd smell and was very musty. Total opposite when we checked out. The man was lovely and very friendly.

8

Debbie

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The desk staff was nice. Our room was very nice and spacious. Only complaint the pillow cases smelled dirty and the workoutroom and lobby had a widrd smell. . Continental breakfast very good and clean.

10

Kim

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the best hotels we have stayed in. So clean. Breakfast is wonderful and the breakfast area is spotless. Love the new coffee machines. Very quiet and bed and pillows very comfortable!!

10

Mark

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Friendly staff

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Jennifer

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Someone smoked in our “non-smoking” room. It was awful. When I went to the front desk he told me he was booked and would “document” our conversation so I wasn’t the one charged for smoking. I explained to him my husband has asthma and uses a cpap a night, he didn’t care. I will never stay here again.

10

Robert

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything about this property, from cleanliness, to comfy beds, to staff, was excellent! We had the cleanest couch I’ve seen in a hotel rm & the pack of sheets/blankets had 2 pillows & they gave an extra with no qualms for our kids to sleep with.

4

Amber

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty left with rashes on skin and tv was broken

10

Uppili

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean property with great parking options. Breakfast choices were very good

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with many noting good beds and quiet stays. Some guests report noise from adjoining rooms or above and occasional maintenance issues like AC problems, cold showers, or sticky doors.

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Jesse

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The only problem I had was that the room keys had a tendency to stop working frequently. The desk manager told us to keep them away from phones, which we did, but they still would deactivate. Other than that, this hotel was lovely!

10

Rose

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The spacious/larger than normal hotel room was nice (more than 1.5 feet between wall and bed).

10

Jennifer

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy bed and spacious room.

8

Jessie

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The door to the room was hard to open with the kwy

10

Natalie

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get on and off the interstate. Hot tub very hot. Pool was nice. Nice lobby area.

10

diane

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was superb. My spouse and I both arrived at seperate times. Check in was a breeze. My spouse enjoyed a good hot tub soak before I arrived. We had a king bed and pull out couch. Only used the bed, very comfy. Good breakfast. Of course, the cinnamon rolls were devine. The one complaint and we did not report it was staying in an adjoined room without knowing your adjoined neighbors. When they talked it was as if we were in the same room, very loud. But wasnt late at night so we let it fly.

6

Eva

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty standard Holiday Inn. The room was nice, the other guests were loud and we could hear plenty of running, screaming children all around us. The only big complaint is that the shower was ice cold in the morning.

6

Martin

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Generally ok, but had issues with our bathroom lights not working and A/C was noisy and constantly cycled on and off.

2

Corbin

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

AC didn’t work

8

Andrew

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I like things very quiet, and have found that the rooms are mostly quiet (although the first few nights there were these two girls making quite a bit of noise until like 3 am). The place is pretty conveniently located for getting around town. I've stayed here 3 or 4 times now. I know what I'm getting, it's an ok deal, and I've not experienced any big hassle. I'll take it.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient at check-in. There are occasional reports of unhelpful responses to disturbances or reservation issues.

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10

Jeanette

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well maintained property. Super staff from front desk to breakfast person, Ms. Dorothy.. Very clean!

6

Emma

Dec 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk clerk at check in was rude and disrespectful. Room 301 had a very odd smell and was very musty. Total opposite when we checked out. The man was lovely and very friendly.

10

anan

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Kevin the manger and staff are amazing and made us feel at home

2

Jeannie

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a TON of boys staying there for some baseball tournaments or something and they and their parents were up at all hours of the night (1-2am) running up and down the hallways and making excessive noise. We checked out early as a result and really didn't get a response from the hotel about this. Very disappointing in that we were looking forward to a quiet get away for a college visit for our son.

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Jennifer

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Someone smoked in our “non-smoking” room. It was awful. When I went to the front desk he told me he was booked and would “document” our conversation so I wasn’t the one charged for smoking. I explained to him my husband has asthma and uses a cpap a night, he didn’t care. I will never stay here again.

10

Antonio

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff, going the extra mile in every opportunity they had!

10

Jessica

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was great. The girl at the front desk was super sweet. I definitely recommend this hotel 10 out of 10.

10

Deb

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the third time I have stayed in this particular Hotel. Every time I have been very pleased (that’s why I keep returning). The room was excellent. The food was wonderful. I must say that I was VERY impressed with your front desk clerk Jon. He was accommodating, helpful and friendly. Thank you so much and I will see you on my next trip!

10

Journey

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We absolutely loved our stay! The staff made it the very best. They were so kind and friendly. Made us feel right at home!

4

Clinton

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unable to accommodate what we reserved. Finally found / or gave us what we needed.

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Location

Location is convenient to I-74, the University of Illinois, and the hospital, with easy access in a quieter setting.

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Stacy

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel for just a one night stay. It was conveniently located.

10

Diane

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to where I was needing to go

10

Steeve

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice olace to stay. Easy access from highway I74

10

Sharon

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to the highway

10

Dan

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good if you are visiting university of Illinois

10

Elizabeth

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It is close to U of I

10

Javid

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place and very conveniently located.

10

Debbie

Dec 26, 2022

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Stayed 19,351 nights

Nice location, away from traffic. Enjoyed breakfast buffet.

10

Stacia

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel facilities were very clean. Plenty of parking and easy to get to college.

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Dining

Breakfast earns strong praise for quality and variety, including hot options and popular cinnamon rolls.

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Debra

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was the best we've ever had in this type of accomodation. Great variety and I really appreciated the turkey sausage and egg-white omelete as a healthier choice.

10

lil momma

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was our 1st time at this hotel 🏨 The check in process was easy and quick!! Our rooms were clean and I was surprised that a refrigerator and microwave was in our rooms! The continental breakfast was so good… we only expected the basics but they had hot food as well… we also enjoyed the conversation we had with the the woman who manages the kitchen- she was very pleasant. So overall our visit was great and yes we will be back

10

Kim

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the best hotels we have stayed in. So clean. Breakfast is wonderful and the breakfast area is spotless. Love the new coffee machines. Very quiet and bed and pillows very comfortable!!

10

Mark

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As always, hotel was clean and comfortable. Breakfast is tops, I come for the cinnamon rolls. Great protein options for my spouse.

10

isabel

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay. The hotel was clean. All the staff was friendly and kind. The breakfast was good and fresh. We loved the pool.

10

diane

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was superb. My spouse and I both arrived at seperate times. Check in was a breeze. My spouse enjoyed a good hot tub soak before I arrived. We had a king bed and pull out couch. Only used the bed, very comfy. Good breakfast. Of course, the cinnamon rolls were devine. The one complaint and we did not report it was staying in an adjoined room without knowing your adjoined neighbors. When they talked it was as if we were in the same room, very loud. But wasnt late at night so we let it fly.

10

Susie

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Business trip. Really nice accommodations breakfast had just enough options.

10

James

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, clean comfortable room, great breakfast.

10

Chris

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was so friendly and nice. The hot tub was wonderful, and the breakfast was very generous with lots of options.

10

Uppili

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean property with great parking options. Breakfast choices were very good

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Month	Average price
January	$110
February	$146
March	$143
April	$190
May	$168
June	$124
July	$117
August	$154
September	$168
October	$156
November	$147
December	$106

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $164	18 $150	19 $164
20 $95	21 $106	22 $122	23 $118	24 $131	25 $164	26 $164
27 $110	28 $125	29 $128	30 $124

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $116	5 $126	6 $126	7 $131	8 $155	9 $164	10 $164
11 $111	12 $129	13 $151	14 $153	15 $113	16 $182	17 $197
18 $92	19 $113	20 $113	21 $144	22 $199	23	24
25 $99	26 $122	27 $113	28 $113	29 $114	30 $165	31 $164

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

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