Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Kirksville - University Area by IHG
Address: 2523 South Franklin, Kirksville, Missouri, United States of America, Kirksville, Missouri, US
Price range: $98–$368 per night
Rating: 9.23

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Kirksville - University Area by IHG, travelers frequently praise very clean, comfortable rooms, friendly front-desk staff, and a varied hot breakfast, with a convenient location for visiting Truman State and A.T. Still universities.

Pool feedback varies, with occasional closures or chemical issues, while others found it warm and enjoyable. Several reviews mention isolated maintenance issues such as loud HVAC, running toilets, slippery tubs, and a room with water damage or humidity. Overall, expect a dependable stay suited to campus visits and road trips.

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Facilities

Facilities are generally well kept, with ample parking. Pool feedback is mixed, ranging from warm and enjoyable to closures or chemical issues.

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Amy

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was wonderful! The pool was shut down because it had not been properly cared for. It was opened back up later in the evening, but was so filthy we were afraid to swim. When I showered in the morning the soap, shampoo, and conditioner containers in the shower were completely empty. The air conditioner was running constantly, but there was no movement of air in the room so it was just sticky and hot. The fan in the bathroom never turned on so the room was humid and uncomfortable.

10

mike

Aug 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean hotel, friendly Staff. Pool needs some work.

10

Brittany

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its close to everything you need stores and food. And kids loved the pool

10

Patricia

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great time once again. Clean, friendly staff, updated rooms, bath products in surplus, many tv channels, fantastic variety of breakfast items from hot to cold and cookies/coffee/tea for afternoon snack. Reserved 3 rooms with no problems and plenty of space to park motorhome.

10

Kran

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean rooms. Friendly receptionist. Ample parking.

10

James

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great, the bed comfortable. The pool was warm. Breakfast was good.

10

James

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. Loved the chocolate chip cookies! Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast had a good selection. Didn't get to use the pool but it looked good and clean.

10

Sondra

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service desk guy was friendly and accommodating. The room was nice, beds slept well. The pool chemical was off or the filter wasn't working properly. but, my grandchildren enjoyed it anyway. The breakfast was very good. It had biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, pancakes, yogurt they dont skip on the items they offer.

10

Emily

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel. Great pool, clean rooms. Breakfast was delicious with many different options!

10

Sarah

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator was a bit old. The staff were excellent and the rooms were quiet and comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently highlight very clean rooms and public areas. A few exceptions include a room with water damage/humidity and one needing a deeper floor clean.

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10

Kami

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast. Clean.

10

Carla

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms! Spacious and comfortable. Very clean. Will stay here again!

10

Jesse

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very nice property, but I think the floor in my room needs a good cleaning.

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Janelle

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were booked into a room that should not have been given to clients because it had obvious water damage. The new room they booked us into was fine, but we were told the preventive maintenance was complete, and that couldn't be right because it felt wet in the air and I had some serious allergies that resolved magically when we were moved to a different room. I was going to ask for a refund for the first night because I was miserable that first night and I didn't simply because we were in a hurry to leave before checkout. I would stay there again as long as we get another very nice room.

10

Leslie

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was wonderful and our room smelled very clean when we arrived!

10

Cheryl

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are very clean and the staff is awesome!

10

Rassan

Apr 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Polite and courteous staff, clean and neat facility.

10

Megan

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable beds and spotless rooms.

10

April

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely clean! Very nice hotel and the staff were friendly and helpful. I love when I walk into a hotel and it smells fresh!

10

Suzanne

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to the college. The staff was friendly. The rooms are clean and modern.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious, quiet, and have comfortable beds. Some noted HVAC noise, a running toilet, or pillow/mattress firmness not to preference, plus occasional minor wear like a stained shade.

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Cheryl

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, great breakfast

10

Carla

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms! Spacious and comfortable. Very clean. Will stay here again!

10

Susan

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean rooms, very comfy bed, nice sheets. Pillow were pretty flat, but maybe that's just me. Staff is amazing, but I already filled a form out about them. :-)

8

Carol

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was nice but beds are way too soft.

10

Sondra

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service desk guy was friendly and accommodating. The room was nice, beds slept well. The pool chemical was off or the filter wasn't working properly. but, my grandchildren enjoyed it anyway. The breakfast was very good. It had biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, pancakes, yogurt they dont skip on the items they offer.

8

Chad

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay overall was good, only bad thing was the extremely loud fan with the heat that had no on/off switch. Had to use ear plugs to sleep the next night. Staff was very apologetic and tried to fix issue. Otherwise, stay was really good. Clean and breakfast was decent for continental at a hotel.

10

James

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good room, quiet night, good breakfast served on time. Mattress wasn't to my liking but otherwise excellent stay.

10

Margaret

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was generously large and was very comfortable. We had an amazing stay in Kirksville.

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Melissa

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The roll down shade in the room had yellow like it had been wet up half of the shade. Walking the hall it sounded like the floors were shifting under our feet constantly. The AC was loud but blew out cold. Bed was comfy, otherwise clean. Breakfast was ok, eggs looked overcooked, bacon too. Biscuits and Gravy were good. Sugar free option for syrup which was great!

8

Dennis

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would stay agian! very comfortable bed! Very quiet room. Easy to get to. Restaurants close by.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with staff frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, including smooth check-ins and quick assistance with requests.

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Amy

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was wonderful! The pool was shut down because it had not been properly cared for. It was opened back up later in the evening, but was so filthy we were afraid to swim. When I showered in the morning the soap, shampoo, and conditioner containers in the shower were completely empty. The air conditioner was running constantly, but there was no movement of air in the room so it was just sticky and hot. The fan in the bathroom never turned on so the room was humid and uncomfortable.

10

Myron

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Every staff there was extremely nice and helpful.

10

Brian

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Venus was great during check in. Room is clean and nice

8

Mark

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly.

10

laurie

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful front desk peope

10

Cheryl

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are very clean and the staff is awesome!

10

Sondra

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service desk guy was friendly and accommodating. The room was nice, beds slept well. The pool chemical was off or the filter wasn't working properly. but, my grandchildren enjoyed it anyway. The breakfast was very good. It had biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, pancakes, yogurt they dont skip on the items they offer.

10

Mary

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tub in bathroom was slippery, good shower head. Staff was very polite, professional, and courteous. Your biscuits at breakfast were so much better that Cracker Barrel.

8

Mike

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is in excellent condition, great staff.

10

Alisha

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything about our stay was great. The rooms were clean, the food was good, and the staff was amazing. Abby at the front desk was particularly kind and helpful. She went above and beyond to make our stay outstanding.

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Location

Convenient for visits to Truman State and A.T. Still, with easy access to stores and restaurants.

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Dace

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place with great quiet area

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Robert

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Approaching the entry way Hill from the North, the entry way should be lighted for people at night. The breakfasts were wonderful and I like that you talked about the planet and the towels. The room was immaculate, and clean. The desk sargeant and lady were most helpful. Good going. R.D.Z.

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Brittany

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its close to everything you need stores and food. And kids loved the pool

10

Melissa

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close proximity to Truman State and A.T. Still. Everything was neat and clean.

10

Melanie

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little spot on the south side of town. Easy check-in, clean and great breakfast.

10

Lorie

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if visiting student at Truman State

10

Tina

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and staff

10

Rami

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Finding transportation is very difficult and nothing is within walking distance

10

Suzanne

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to the college. The staff was friendly. The rooms are clean and modern.

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Dennis

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would stay agian! very comfortable bed! Very quiet room. Easy to get to. Restaurants close by.

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for its hot items and variety, including pancakes and biscuits with gravy. A few reviews mentioned items occasionally overcooked or not as warm.

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Cheryl

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large room, great breakfast

10

Amanda

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We love it here everytime we stay here we are here often to visit my daughter at Truman. This hotel’s facilities are always immaculate and clean. Staff is welcoming and the lobby is beautiful. Breakfast is great and we’ll stocked.

10

Leslie

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was wonderful and our room smelled very clean when we arrived!

10

Krista

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They have a very good Hot breakfast many choices pancakes biscuits and sausage gravy sausage links pork or turkey eggs oatmeal and all types of breads i liked it they had soymilk because i cant have milk coffe 24/7 there staff is so nice and room was very comfortable

10

Patricia

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The only thing is the breakfast could have been a little warmer

10

Brian

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The pancake machine they have available for breakfast makes surprisingly tasty pancakes. The rest was fairly standard, good, but not surprisingly so, although they did have a great selection for yogurts and drinks. The room was nice too but I was mostly just sleeping there due to the nature of my trip so not much to say. Was a bit surprised the bed had a duvet and not just a comforter.

10

Sondra

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service desk guy was friendly and accommodating. The room was nice, beds slept well. The pool chemical was off or the filter wasn't working properly. but, my grandchildren enjoyed it anyway. The breakfast was very good. It had biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, toast, bagels, pancakes, yogurt they dont skip on the items they offer.

10

Mary

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Tub in bathroom was slippery, good shower head. Staff was very polite, professional, and courteous. Your biscuits at breakfast were so much better that Cracker Barrel.

8

cheryl

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well kept. Facilities were nice. Biscuits and eggs in the breakfast buffet were burnt this time. We've stayed several times and this was the only time it has happened.

10

Emily

Mar 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel. Great pool, clean rooms. Breakfast was delicious with many different options!

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Month	Average price
January	$121
February	$119
March	$137
April	$152
May	$168
June	$137
July	$131
August	$125
September	$174
October	$159
November	$148
December	$122

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $179	17 $123	18 $213	19 $368
20 $98	21 $153	22 $175	23 $175	24 $165	25 $139	26 $243
27 $118	28 $165	29 $204	30 $171

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $143	2 $140	3 $149
4 $120	5 $145	6 $159	7 $150	8 $159	9 $165	10 $159
11 $120	12 $142	13 $208	14 $186	15 $199	16	17 $254
18 $128	19 $136	20 $155	21 $141	22 $158	23	24 $265
25 $109	26 $154	27 $165	28 $148	29 $130	30 $147	31 $146

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

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