Holiday Inn Express Durham-UNH by IHG
$235
/ night
Avg. for September
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$235
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Holiday Inn Express Durham-UNH by IHG average $114 in January, the cheapest month, and $235 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $114 |
| February | $124 |
| March | $121 |
| April | $138 |
| May | $169 |
| June | $184 |
| July | $156 |
| August | $195 |
| September | $235 |
| October | $228 |
| November | $151 |
| December | $115 |
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Most expensive: September (~$235)
Cheapest: January (~$114)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 67 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Location
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of New Hampshire and Smith Chapel. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Market Square and 13 mi (20.8 km) from Water Country.
What's nearby
University of New Hampshire(0.4 miles)
Smith Chapel(0.5 miles)
Betty and Barney Hill Archive(0.8 miles)
Lundholm Gymnasium(1 miles)
Woodman Institute(4.8 miles)
Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area(4.8 miles)
Wheelwright Pond(4.8 miles)
Langley & Kennard Forest(5 miles)
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire(5.2 miles)
Henry Law Park(5.2 miles)
Adams Point(5.3 miles)
Lee Public Library(5.4 miles)
Little River Park(5.6 miles)
Lee USA Speedway(7.7 miles)
Fox Run Mall(8.3 miles)
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)(8.8 miles)
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)(25.6 miles)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)(41.8 miles)
Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)(34.5 miles)
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal)(44.3 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Safe-Deposit Box
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Self Laundry
Location
2 Main Street, Lee, New Hampshire, United States of America
University of New Hampshire (0.4 miles)
Smith Chapel (0.5 miles)
Betty and Barney Hill Archive (0.8 miles)
Lundholm Gymnasium (1 miles)
Woodman Institute (4.8 miles)
Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area (4.8 miles)
Room options
8
Premium Luxury Suite with Additional Living Area
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
3
Standard Room
Room details
1 King Bed
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
7
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews
8.3
Very good
Based on 1,001 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
43%
Couple
11%
Family
33%
Group
5%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Holiday Inn Express Durham-UNH by IHG, travelers frequently praise the convenient UNH location and generally clean rooms, while noting mixed breakfast quality, limited and confusing parking, occasional noise or HVAC issues, and higher prices around campus events.
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What guests think
At Holiday Inn Express Durham-UNH by IHG, travelers frequently praise the convenient UNH location and generally clean rooms, while noting mixed breakfast quality, limited and confusing parking, occasional noise or HVAC issues, and higher prices around campus events.
Most guests find beds comfortable, but some report small rooms, thin walls, and layouts with the sink outside the bathroom. Service is often friendly and accommodating, though front-desk availability and maintenance response can vary. Overall, it’s a practical base for UNH visits with straightforward amenities.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic; parking is limited and can be confusing, and multiple guests note there is no pool.
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Jeremy
Apr 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pleasant stay. Great location. The interior of the hotel was too warm. Breakfast area was 79 degrees. Other than that it was fine. Convenient, free on-site parking. Convenient for visiting UNH.
Pleasant stay. Great location. The interior of the hotel was too warm. Breakfast area was 79 degrees. Other than that it was fine. Convenient, free on-site parking. Convenient for visiting UNH.
8
Amanda
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, breakfast and parking
Clean room, breakfast and parking
10
Jonathan
Mar 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good value for the price. Staff was attentive and helpful. Room was very clean. Easy checkin and checkout. If you stay, make sure you ask about available parking. Its more limited than most of my hotel experiences. But they make it work. Over-all good experience and would stay there again.
Good value for the price. Staff was attentive and helpful. Room was very clean. Easy checkin and checkout. If you stay, make sure you ask about available parking. Its more limited than most of my hotel experiences. But they make it work. Over-all good experience and would stay there again.
6
Leeanna
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was dirtier than most Holiday Inn Express hotels that we’ve stayed at. Ripped curtains, stained chairs and pillow cases, cracked signage. There was no front desk receptionist when we came in so we had to wait a while to be checked in. The restaurant recommendations were outdated. We wish there was a pool. We didn’t love that it shared a parking lot with an apartment complex. We also don’t like bathrooms where the mirror is separated from the toilet and shower.
The place was dirtier than most Holiday Inn Express hotels that we’ve stayed at. Ripped curtains, stained chairs and pillow cases, cracked signage. There was no front desk receptionist when we came in so we had to wait a while to be checked in. The restaurant recommendations were outdated. We wish there was a pool. We didn’t love that it shared a parking lot with an apartment complex. We also don’t like bathrooms where the mirror is separated from the toilet and shower.
6
Jerrica
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for those visiting UNH. Limited parking and rooms are on the smaller side. Good for a 1 night stay.
Perfect for those visiting UNH. Limited parking and rooms are on the smaller side. Good for a 1 night stay.
10
Karen
Jun 3, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Easy access, clean and friendly atmosphere. Was surprised not to find a pool but that is only a very small part of what I look for.
Easy access, clean and friendly atmosphere. Was surprised not to find a pool but that is only a very small part of what I look for.
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Cheryl
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!! The breakfast food was cold , Coffee terrible! Check in was not friendly or helpful There was NO Parking anywhere in the lot, finally after driving around for 10 minutes a spaced opened up, we took it. Only to find out the next morning, that it wasn’t a space that hotel patrons can use? It was in the same lot, it was dark and not well lit. Apparently it was not a parking space for hotel patrons? Our car got towed!!! It cost $ 200 to get our car back!! The hotel was no help at all and did not apologize or care!! We are very disgusted and will never stay at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NH
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!! The breakfast food was cold , Coffee terrible! Check in was not friendly or helpful There was NO Parking anywhere in the lot, finally after driving around for 10 minutes a spaced opened up, we took it. Only to find out the next morning, that it wasn’t a space that hotel patrons can use? It was in the same lot, it was dark and not well lit. Apparently it was not a parking space for hotel patrons? Our car got towed!!! It cost $ 200 to get our car back!! The hotel was no help at all and did not apologize or care!! We are very disgusted and will never stay at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NH
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Mark
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We reserved a room with two queen beds for four guests. We arrived in two cars. We were told upon check in that only one of our cars could use a parking pass for the hotel parking lot -- there is only room for one car per room and without a pass we would be towed. We asked what we were supposed to do with our car and the response was that we could "check with some local area vendors to see if we could use their parking lot". Whaaat?? No specific location was identified. This all happening as we were leaving to attend a wedding. The website makes no mention of this and we were very frustrated. We left for the wedding and decided to deal with this issue later. Upon return to the hotel we decided to once more ask if an exception could be made and the hotel desk person agreed to give us a parking pass as there were many spots left in the lot. We understood if there are parking constraints but would have appreciated that information ahead of time instead of adding stress and frustration to our trip.
We reserved a room with two queen beds for four guests. We arrived in two cars. We were told upon check in that only one of our cars could use a parking pass for the hotel parking lot -- there is only room for one car per room and without a pass we would be towed. We asked what we were supposed to do with our car and the response was that we could "check with some local area vendors to see if we could use their parking lot". Whaaat?? No specific location was identified. This all happening as we were leaving to attend a wedding. The website makes no mention of this and we were very frustrated. We left for the wedding and decided to deal with this issue later. Upon return to the hotel we decided to once more ask if an exception could be made and the hotel desk person agreed to give us a parking pass as there were many spots left in the lot. We understood if there are parking constraints but would have appreciated that information ahead of time instead of adding stress and frustration to our trip.
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Bonnie
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
It was the only hotel that was close to university and it listed a pool in the amenities, which it did not have.The toilet handle wouldn't work (we had to fix it every time we had to flush it). There was not food close so we had to do door dash (which took an hour for delivery because of location). Will NOT be back.
It was the only hotel that was close to university and it listed a pool in the amenities, which it did not have.The toilet handle wouldn't work (we had to fix it every time we had to flush it). There was not food close so we had to do door dash (which took an hour for delivery because of location). Will NOT be back.
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Marianne
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This would have been okay for a one night stay but the in wall air conditioner made it impossible to sleep. Why would anyone put someone in a room with the loudest ac unit making it impossible to sleep. It was torture. I even contemplated sleeping in my car. Others in my party did not have the wall ac unit. Spent $271 . The ONLY reason why I didn’t complain was because I was there for my daughter and didn’t want her to be upset. Parking was also awful as it was not clearly posted, and the “white lines” your told to look for are non existent.
This would have been okay for a one night stay but the in wall air conditioner made it impossible to sleep. Why would anyone put someone in a room with the loudest ac unit making it impossible to sleep. It was torture. I even contemplated sleeping in my car. Others in my party did not have the wall ac unit. Spent $271 . The ONLY reason why I didn’t complain was because I was there for my daughter and didn’t want her to be upset. Parking was also awful as it was not clearly posted, and the “white lines” your told to look for are non existent.
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Cleanliness
Many reviews highlight very clean rooms, but several report issues like stained furnishings, musty odors, or occasional dirty areas.
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Alma
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Always clean
Always clean
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Jessica
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We didn’t get a chance to enjoy the breakfast or area much. But very clean!
We didn’t get a chance to enjoy the breakfast or area much. But very clean!
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Anna
Aug 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room that was booked for our stay smelled so bad we had to change rooms. And that room smelled too!! Room was clean and beds were comfortable but the smell was unbearable. It smelled like water was leaking from the A/C unit onto the carpets. Damp, musty and smelled like feet.
The room that was booked for our stay smelled so bad we had to change rooms. And that room smelled too!! Room was clean and beds were comfortable but the smell was unbearable. It smelled like water was leaking from the A/C unit onto the carpets. Damp, musty and smelled like feet.
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EJ
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property in very good condition. Rooms modern and clean. Extremely close to University of New Hampshire. Good hot breakfast.
Property in very good condition. Rooms modern and clean. Extremely close to University of New Hampshire. Good hot breakfast.
10
Sharon
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable bed and loved the pillows. Good night sleep.
Clean and comfortable bed and loved the pillows. Good night sleep.
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MOHAMMAD
Aug 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property and Room was not clean
Property and Room was not clean
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Christopher
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
horrible hotel, poor information about parking. dirty, smelly room
horrible hotel, poor information about parking. dirty, smelly room
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Jim
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Meh. For $400 a night you'd at least think you'd have a clean room. Nope. Stained carpets, dirty windows....odd smell. Won't be staying again.
Meh. For $400 a night you'd at least think you'd have a clean room. Nope. Stained carpets, dirty windows....odd smell. Won't be staying again.
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Leeanna
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The place was dirtier than most Holiday Inn Express hotels that we’ve stayed at. Ripped curtains, stained chairs and pillow cases, cracked signage. There was no front desk receptionist when we came in so we had to wait a while to be checked in. The restaurant recommendations were outdated. We wish there was a pool. We didn’t love that it shared a parking lot with an apartment complex. We also don’t like bathrooms where the mirror is separated from the toilet and shower.
The place was dirtier than most Holiday Inn Express hotels that we’ve stayed at. Ripped curtains, stained chairs and pillow cases, cracked signage. There was no front desk receptionist when we came in so we had to wait a while to be checked in. The restaurant recommendations were outdated. We wish there was a pool. We didn’t love that it shared a parking lot with an apartment complex. We also don’t like bathrooms where the mirror is separated from the toilet and shower.
10
Jennifer
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and also friendly staff
Very clean and also friendly staff
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, though some are small with thin walls and a sink outside the bathroom. Recurring complaints include loud or faulty HVAC and occasional in-room maintenance issues (TV, Wi-Fi, phone/USB).
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Cyrus
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Place was clean and bed was nice. Air condition wall unit didnt work and room was very hot.
Place was clean and bed was nice. Air condition wall unit didnt work and room was very hot.
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Aya
May 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
WiFi is not working, tv is not working, the remote control is sticky. Our room is next to a door which is noisy every time people close it, it bangs on. This is not a present place.
WiFi is not working, tv is not working, the remote control is sticky. Our room is next to a door which is noisy every time people close it, it bangs on. This is not a present place.
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Suzette
Nov 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very nice and clean. I don’t like that you essentially walk into the bathroom. I don’t like the split bathroom where the sink is outside the shower/toilet area. Very unsanitary and disturbing to those sleeping when other uses the sink, turns on the light, etc. Also, very thin walls. We can here people in the next room using the bathroom.
Room was very nice and clean. I don’t like that you essentially walk into the bathroom. I don’t like the split bathroom where the sink is outside the shower/toilet area. Very unsanitary and disturbing to those sleeping when other uses the sink, turns on the light, etc. Also, very thin walls. We can here people in the next room using the bathroom.
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Jeff
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Right on the UNH campus. Large, clean rooms. Would stay here again. Hotel chains like this need to work on their breakfast buffet eggs.
Right on the UNH campus. Large, clean rooms. Would stay here again. Hotel chains like this need to work on their breakfast buffet eggs.
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Alan
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The A/C fan could not be adjusted for speed and tended to whistle a bit. Tried to turn it down, no luck. I normally like the white noise, but this was not as good. Also, the unit is located to blow across the pillows. I turned the vents as far as I could toward the desk, but still had a lot of air on my head. Had to sleep with a sheet over my head. It would not have been as bad if I could have turned the fan down some. Room 107
The A/C fan could not be adjusted for speed and tended to whistle a bit. Tried to turn it down, no luck. I normally like the white noise, but this was not as good. Also, the unit is located to blow across the pillows. I turned the vents as far as I could toward the desk, but still had a lot of air on my head. Had to sleep with a sheet over my head. It would not have been as bad if I could have turned the fan down some. Room 107
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Jerrica
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect for those visiting UNH. Limited parking and rooms are on the smaller side. Good for a 1 night stay.
Perfect for those visiting UNH. Limited parking and rooms are on the smaller side. Good for a 1 night stay.
8
Annette
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were clean. Staff was helpful, but very disappointed with the noise from the air conditioner all night long along with the loud refrigerator running.
Rooms were clean. Staff was helpful, but very disappointed with the noise from the air conditioner all night long along with the loud refrigerator running.
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Kimberly
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
When we checked in our television didn't work. We called the front desk and they said they would call for maintenance. We waited for over 2 hours and then left the hotel. when we stopped at front desk, there was a new person that knew NOTHING about our tv not working. She then put in call for service. TV was working when we returned. We requested cleaning service on our room (at check in) but NO ONE ever cleaned our room as requested. We stay at this hotel many times throughout the year and this time was one of the first that we experienced any issues.
When we checked in our television didn't work. We called the front desk and they said they would call for maintenance. We waited for over 2 hours and then left the hotel. when we stopped at front desk, there was a new person that knew NOTHING about our tv not working. She then put in call for service. TV was working when we returned. We requested cleaning service on our room (at check in) but NO ONE ever cleaned our room as requested. We stay at this hotel many times throughout the year and this time was one of the first that we experienced any issues.
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Leah
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The air conditioning unit was loud, inefficient, and difficult to use. Also we were on the first floor and at 5:30 am a tour pulled up directly outside our window to prepare for the day. For the next 2 hours, the driver worked in the bus. I understand this is not the hotel’s fault, but that coupled with the terrible ac unit that beeped half the night, very little sleep happened.
The air conditioning unit was loud, inefficient, and difficult to use. Also we were on the first floor and at 5:30 am a tour pulled up directly outside our window to prepare for the day. For the next 2 hours, the driver worked in the bus. I understand this is not the hotel’s fault, but that coupled with the terrible ac unit that beeped half the night, very little sleep happened.
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Marianne
May 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
This would have been okay for a one night stay but the in wall air conditioner made it impossible to sleep. Why would anyone put someone in a room with the loudest ac unit making it impossible to sleep. It was torture. I even contemplated sleeping in my car. Others in my party did not have the wall ac unit. Spent $271 . The ONLY reason why I didn’t complain was because I was there for my daughter and didn’t want her to be upset. Parking was also awful as it was not clearly posted, and the “white lines” your told to look for are non existent.
This would have been okay for a one night stay but the in wall air conditioner made it impossible to sleep. Why would anyone put someone in a room with the loudest ac unit making it impossible to sleep. It was torture. I even contemplated sleeping in my car. Others in my party did not have the wall ac unit. Spent $271 . The ONLY reason why I didn’t complain was because I was there for my daughter and didn’t want her to be upset. Parking was also awful as it was not clearly posted, and the “white lines” your told to look for are non existent.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful. However, front-desk coverage and responsiveness can be inconsistent, and some guests felt unsupported regarding parking.
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Jonathan
Mar 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good value for the price. Staff was attentive and helpful. Room was very clean. Easy checkin and checkout. If you stay, make sure you ask about available parking. Its more limited than most of my hotel experiences. But they make it work. Over-all good experience and would stay there again.
Good value for the price. Staff was attentive and helpful. Room was very clean. Easy checkin and checkout. If you stay, make sure you ask about available parking. Its more limited than most of my hotel experiences. But they make it work. Over-all good experience and would stay there again.
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Katie
Mar 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stayed here as I had a work event at UNH. It is right near the campus and some college housing is in the same lot as the hotel. I had no issues parking and no noise issues but this was during the week. Hotel was overall very clean and fairly updated. The hotel front desk seems to only come out from the back when someone is waiting. They came out right away when I was there to check in but when I left I just put the keys in the bowl they had. It would have been nice to have someone there for check out but no complaints and very reasonable price for the hotel and location .
I stayed here as I had a work event at UNH. It is right near the campus and some college housing is in the same lot as the hotel. I had no issues parking and no noise issues but this was during the week. Hotel was overall very clean and fairly updated. The hotel front desk seems to only come out from the back when someone is waiting. They came out right away when I was there to check in but when I left I just put the keys in the bowl they had. It would have been nice to have someone there for check out but no complaints and very reasonable price for the hotel and location .
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ronald holmes
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were at a first robotics competition at UNH. Excellent proximity and a very good breakfast. Excellent staff.
We were at a first robotics competition at UNH. Excellent proximity and a very good breakfast. Excellent staff.
10
Heather
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jamie helped us check in and she was friendly, helpful and answered all our questions
Jamie helped us check in and she was friendly, helpful and answered all our questions
10
Jennifer
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and also friendly staff
Very clean and also friendly staff
10
Mary Anne
Jul 6, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.
The staff were excellent, friendly and helpful.
10
Loreen
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was EXCELLENT and very accommodating allowing us an early check-in to get ready for a wedding and a late checkout for the morning after! The hotel was very clean. Comfortable beds and pillows. Free breakfast was great, with the exception of those horrible powdered scrambled eggs offered everywhere.
The staff was EXCELLENT and very accommodating allowing us an early check-in to get ready for a wedding and a late checkout for the morning after! The hotel was very clean. Comfortable beds and pillows. Free breakfast was great, with the exception of those horrible powdered scrambled eggs offered everywhere.
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Cheryl
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!! The breakfast food was cold , Coffee terrible! Check in was not friendly or helpful There was NO Parking anywhere in the lot, finally after driving around for 10 minutes a spaced opened up, we took it. Only to find out the next morning, that it wasn’t a space that hotel patrons can use? It was in the same lot, it was dark and not well lit. Apparently it was not a parking space for hotel patrons? Our car got towed!!! It cost $ 200 to get our car back!! The hotel was no help at all and did not apologize or care!! We are very disgusted and will never stay at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NH
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!! The breakfast food was cold , Coffee terrible! Check in was not friendly or helpful There was NO Parking anywhere in the lot, finally after driving around for 10 minutes a spaced opened up, we took it. Only to find out the next morning, that it wasn’t a space that hotel patrons can use? It was in the same lot, it was dark and not well lit. Apparently it was not a parking space for hotel patrons? Our car got towed!!! It cost $ 200 to get our car back!! The hotel was no help at all and did not apologize or care!! We are very disgusted and will never stay at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NH
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Kimberly
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
When we checked in our television didn't work. We called the front desk and they said they would call for maintenance. We waited for over 2 hours and then left the hotel. when we stopped at front desk, there was a new person that knew NOTHING about our tv not working. She then put in call for service. TV was working when we returned. We requested cleaning service on our room (at check in) but NO ONE ever cleaned our room as requested. We stay at this hotel many times throughout the year and this time was one of the first that we experienced any issues.
When we checked in our television didn't work. We called the front desk and they said they would call for maintenance. We waited for over 2 hours and then left the hotel. when we stopped at front desk, there was a new person that knew NOTHING about our tv not working. She then put in call for service. TV was working when we returned. We requested cleaning service on our room (at check in) but NO ONE ever cleaned our room as requested. We stay at this hotel many times throughout the year and this time was one of the first that we experienced any issues.
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Eneide
Aug 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
we got there nearly at check-in time, but room was not ready.
we got there nearly at check-in time, but room was not ready.
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Location
Widely praised for being very close and walkable to UNH and downtown Durham, with easy access to area attractions.
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Jeremy
Apr 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pleasant stay. Great location. The interior of the hotel was too warm. Breakfast area was 79 degrees. Other than that it was fine. Convenient, free on-site parking. Convenient for visiting UNH.
Pleasant stay. Great location. The interior of the hotel was too warm. Breakfast area was 79 degrees. Other than that it was fine. Convenient, free on-site parking. Convenient for visiting UNH.
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Michael
Jul 29, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Great no frills hotel that's very clean and comfortable and very accommodating. Great location very close to UNH, Portsmouth and Maine beaches.
Great no frills hotel that's very clean and comfortable and very accommodating. Great location very close to UNH, Portsmouth and Maine beaches.
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EJ
Aug 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property in very good condition. Rooms modern and clean. Extremely close to University of New Hampshire. Good hot breakfast.
Property in very good condition. Rooms modern and clean. Extremely close to University of New Hampshire. Good hot breakfast.
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Michael
Dec 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Super convenient for visiting Durham and UNH as it’s one of only 2 places that are within reasonable walking distance to downtown and campus. As such, it can be a bit overpriced for the “express” class hotel, especially during the high-demand periods like orientation, graduation, parents’ weekend, etc. Overall though rooms are nice and clean, staff is helpful and friendly. Book early as they tend to sell out.
Super convenient for visiting Durham and UNH as it’s one of only 2 places that are within reasonable walking distance to downtown and campus. As such, it can be a bit overpriced for the “express” class hotel, especially during the high-demand periods like orientation, graduation, parents’ weekend, etc. Overall though rooms are nice and clean, staff is helpful and friendly. Book early as they tend to sell out.
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Robert
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location close to UNH.
Great location close to UNH.
10
Ryan
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Walking distance to downtown Durham, NH
Walking distance to downtown Durham, NH
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Paola
May 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I like how close it is to UNH
I like how close it is to UNH
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Kerby
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to UNH to walk to... Good, clean hotel. Competent staff, though they were hardly ever at the front desk. Only saw someone once when I checked in...otherwise, no one was ever up front.
Close to UNH to walk to... Good, clean hotel. Competent staff, though they were hardly ever at the front desk. Only saw someone once when I checked in...otherwise, no one was ever up front.
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Melissa
Nov 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
If you want to be in Durham this is a pleasant experience and easily walkable to Durham and Unh.
If you want to be in Durham this is a pleasant experience and easily walkable to Durham and Unh.
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Jeffrey
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient to UNH.
Convenient to UNH.
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Dining
Breakfast is free and often appreciated for variety and items like cinnamon rolls, but several guests found food cold or mediocre and coffee subpar at times.
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David M
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent, well kept property. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Considering the hotel was pretty empty, was sort of surprised at the relatively high cost, though it is pretty much the only show in town.
Excellent, well kept property. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Considering the hotel was pretty empty, was sort of surprised at the relatively high cost, though it is pretty much the only show in town.
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Dominique
Feb 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was clean and as I would expect in a hotel, and some things were even better than I expected. They had shampoo, conditioner and body wash in dispensers in the shower, which I hadn't ever seen in a hotel. Also, the free breakfast had quite a variety of food, even with gluten-free options for my kid who has celiac. This saved us a bunch of money, since we didn't have to go out to a restaurant for breakfast. We will be coming back to Durham many times, since my eldest will be attending UNH, and will definitely stay here as often as we can.
Everything was clean and as I would expect in a hotel, and some things were even better than I expected. They had shampoo, conditioner and body wash in dispensers in the shower, which I hadn't ever seen in a hotel. Also, the free breakfast had quite a variety of food, even with gluten-free options for my kid who has celiac. This saved us a bunch of money, since we didn't have to go out to a restaurant for breakfast. We will be coming back to Durham many times, since my eldest will be attending UNH, and will definitely stay here as often as we can.
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Alison
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property seemed tired, breakfast was virtually inedible
Property seemed tired, breakfast was virtually inedible
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Jeff
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Right on the UNH campus. Large, clean rooms. Would stay here again. Hotel chains like this need to work on their breakfast buffet eggs.
Right on the UNH campus. Large, clean rooms. Would stay here again. Hotel chains like this need to work on their breakfast buffet eggs.
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Gloria
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property needs to learn the value of community. Anytime there is an event for UNH, they drive up their prices at the expense of the UNH community. The price point for a single night in April (off season) was over $300. For that price we got a room with the wrong bedding that had stains on the walls and basically seemed one step above a roadside motel. Breakfast was included but very poor - items were charred to the heating dishes, etc. When I completed the hotel survey and highlighted these concerns, the managers could have cared less. They were likely too busy taking their money to the bank.
This property needs to learn the value of community. Anytime there is an event for UNH, they drive up their prices at the expense of the UNH community. The price point for a single night in April (off season) was over $300. For that price we got a room with the wrong bedding that had stains on the walls and basically seemed one step above a roadside motel. Breakfast was included but very poor - items were charred to the heating dishes, etc. When I completed the hotel survey and highlighted these concerns, the managers could have cared less. They were likely too busy taking their money to the bank.
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Chrisoula
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Consistently Excellent Stays I’ve stayed at the Holiday Inn in Durham, NH on several occasions, and it’s always a pleasure. The hotel is consistently clean, convenient, and welcoming. The fitness center is one of the best I’ve seen in a hotel of this size—well-maintained and fully equipped. And the breakfast? Absolutely killer! It’s a great way to start the day. I look forward to returning again soon.
Consistently Excellent Stays I’ve stayed at the Holiday Inn in Durham, NH on several occasions, and it’s always a pleasure. The hotel is consistently clean, convenient, and welcoming. The fitness center is one of the best I’ve seen in a hotel of this size—well-maintained and fully equipped. And the breakfast? Absolutely killer! It’s a great way to start the day. I look forward to returning again soon.
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Loreen
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was EXCELLENT and very accommodating allowing us an early check-in to get ready for a wedding and a late checkout for the morning after! The hotel was very clean. Comfortable beds and pillows. Free breakfast was great, with the exception of those horrible powdered scrambled eggs offered everywhere.
The staff was EXCELLENT and very accommodating allowing us an early check-in to get ready for a wedding and a late checkout for the morning after! The hotel was very clean. Comfortable beds and pillows. Free breakfast was great, with the exception of those horrible powdered scrambled eggs offered everywhere.
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Jessica
Jan 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quiet location this time of year. Great parking and staff. Breakfast was amazing!
Very quiet location this time of year. Great parking and staff. Breakfast was amazing!
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Cheryl
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!! The breakfast food was cold , Coffee terrible! Check in was not friendly or helpful There was NO Parking anywhere in the lot, finally after driving around for 10 minutes a spaced opened up, we took it. Only to find out the next morning, that it wasn’t a space that hotel patrons can use? It was in the same lot, it was dark and not well lit. Apparently it was not a parking space for hotel patrons? Our car got towed!!! It cost $ 200 to get our car back!! The hotel was no help at all and did not apologize or care!! We are very disgusted and will never stay at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NH
HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!! The breakfast food was cold , Coffee terrible! Check in was not friendly or helpful There was NO Parking anywhere in the lot, finally after driving around for 10 minutes a spaced opened up, we took it. Only to find out the next morning, that it wasn’t a space that hotel patrons can use? It was in the same lot, it was dark and not well lit. Apparently it was not a parking space for hotel patrons? Our car got towed!!! It cost $ 200 to get our car back!! The hotel was no help at all and did not apologize or care!! We are very disgusted and will never stay at the HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NH
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JJ
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, clean rooms, comfy beds, hot water and those cinnamon rolls for breakfast-tough to beat!
Great location, clean rooms, comfy beds, hot water and those cinnamon rolls for breakfast-tough to beat!
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Holly
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel can’t be more convenient for visiting a UNH student and the buffet breakfast is very good. However, my room had a few issues. The carpet needed to be vacuumed - the amount of dirt and hair on it was disgusting. The TV remote was sticky, as if a kid who was eating something had had their hands all over it. I brought it to the front desk to see about cleaning it and was told they couldn’t get the stickiness off. Finally, the wall above the bathroom door (inside the bathroom) had mold.
This hotel can’t be more convenient for visiting a UNH student and the buffet breakfast is very good. However, my room had a few issues. The carpet needed to be vacuumed - the amount of dirt and hair on it was disgusting. The TV remote was sticky, as if a kid who was eating something had had their hands all over it. I brought it to the front desk to see about cleaning it and was told they couldn’t get the stickiness off. Finally, the wall above the bathroom door (inside the bathroom) had mold.
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Paul
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff were kind and attentive. Complimentary breakfast was better than anticipated.
Staff were kind and attentive. Complimentary breakfast was better than anticipated.
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Joseph
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
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Nancy
Jul 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very helpful in showing us where to park. The room was clean, beds were comfortable, however, the window shade had tears in it and the walls need updating. Overpriced for the amenities provided.
The staff were very helpful in showing us where to park. The room was clean, beds were comfortable, however, the window shade had tears in it and the walls need updating. Overpriced for the amenities provided.
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Noel
Jul 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean (floors were a little moist and sticky though) and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would absolutely stay here again if in the area.
The room was clean (floors were a little moist and sticky though) and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Would absolutely stay here again if in the area.
FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Durham-UNH by IHG
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel offers free on-site parking, although it is limited. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is available, featuring a variety of hot and cold options. Breakfast is served daily.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel is equipped with features to assist guests with disabilities, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is conveniently located just 0.5 miles from the University of New Hampshire and 0.3 miles from downtown Durham, with additional attractions like Dover and Portsmouth within a short drive.
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-16: 121.69383152920533USD
- 2026-09-17: 124.90534616912842USD
- 2026-09-18: 245.18370801049804USD
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- 2026-09-20: 105.19512924215698USD
- 2026-09-21: 192.5678975894165USD
- 2026-09-22: 192.5678975894165USD
- 2026-09-23: 135.25087670288084USD
- 2026-09-24: 191.18713387280272USD
- 2026-09-25: 273.97471386016844USD
- 2026-09-26: 273.97471386016844USD
- 2026-09-27: 106.14108359674071USD
- 2026-09-28: 116.53822230358887USD
- 2026-09-29: 109.55667634991455USD
- 2026-09-30: 104.89514360641479USD
- 2026-10-01: 124.83016594546508USD
- 2026-10-02: 307.1883020603027USD
- 2026-10-03: 353.0656571286621USD
- 2026-10-04: 146.07556846655274USD
- 2026-10-05: 182.64267256036376USD
- 2026-10-06: 195.39755901507567USD
- 2026-10-07: 187.61043188726805USD
- 2026-10-08: 181.8748171708374USD
- 2026-10-09: 320.6325462626953USD
- 2026-10-10: 320.6325462626953USD
- 2026-10-11: 133.16506096206663USD
- 2026-10-12: 135.33471372491454USD
- 2026-10-13: 137.83733373751832USD
- 2026-10-14: 214.3014507559204USD
- 2026-10-15: 238.4468807310791USD
- 2026-10-16: 328.1926184362793USD
- 2026-10-17: 340.4097855406494USD
- 2026-10-18: 114.15522191336059USD
- 2026-10-19: 111.70484029577636USD
- 2026-10-20: 111.9948474177246USD
- 2026-10-21: 115.44266026675415USD
- 2026-10-22: 128.35316777124024USD
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- 2026-10-25: 110.63075832284545USD
- 2026-10-26: 113.581116USD
- 2026-10-27: 114.7284USD
- 2026-10-28: 126.74203168222046USD
- 2026-10-29: 123.51977701034545USD
- 2026-10-30: 150.0926380213623USD
- 2026-10-31: 148.22373241241453USD
- 2026-11-01: 103.70291252893067USD
- 2026-11-02: 100.96399430722046USD
- 2026-11-03: 102.03808503323364USD
- 2026-11-04: 93.44539423745728USD
- 2026-11-05: 96.66765766241456USD
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- 2026-11-08: 104.34053956036377USD
- 2026-11-09: 102.03808503323364USD
- 2026-11-10: 100.96399430722046USD
- 2026-11-11: 104.54069629275513USD
- 2026-11-12: 117.16119667529297USD
- 2026-11-13: 178.14773723181153USD
- 2026-11-14: 154.4856524598999USD
- 2026-11-15: 107.55887285137939USD
- 2026-11-16: 102.33287133810424USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Pet fee: USD 39 per pet, per night
- 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.
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Business Center
Safe-Deposit Box
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Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
General
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Fitness Center (nearby)