Name: Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington - Porters Neck by IHG
Address: 168 Porter's Neck Road, Kirkland, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, Wilmington, New Hanover County, US
Price range: $109–$321 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Across reviews, Holiday Inn Express - Wilmington - Porters Neck by IHG is praised for clean rooms, friendly staff, and a walkable location with free breakfast, though inconsistent housekeeping plus occasional maintenance issues and musty odors are also reported.

Rooms are described as modern and spacious; several reviews note loud or unreliable A/C and weak shower pressure, and pool availability or temperature varies. Overall, expect a convenient, modern stay with occasional upkeep or housekeeping hiccups.

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Facilities

Indoor pool is popular but experiences vary, with reports of closures or cold water alongside mentions of a warm, enjoyable swim. Parking is generally ample and convenient, though one review noted temporary space reductions; a fitness room is mentioned.

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10

Denise

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff Allison and Carrie were very friendly and helpful. Very clean hotel in all areas. Indoor pool was refreshing. Breakfast was top notch and the staff was Awesome! Highly recommend

10

Mary K

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stay at this hotel every 3-4 months when we visit family. Always have a quiet and easy stay. Morning breakfast is simple with many offerings. The hotel is clean. We use the fitness center, it meets our needs during a short stay. Staff is very friendly. Area is very walkable for meals and shopping.

10

William

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator floor was nasty. Other than that it was very clean throughout. Breakfast was great!

10

Margaret

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If I had not seen the elevator maintenance sheet I would have thought this hotel was brand new! The pool was nice and warm after our 9 hour drive and the breakfast was one of the best! Sausage gravy and biscuits? OMG!! So good! The room was larger than our home 😆

8

Tracy

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were numerous shipping containers taking up a large portion of the parking area. The shower flooded the bathroom floor and there was mold in the shower. The shower products are terrible. So much perfume in them, I had to go out and buy my own.

10

Zack

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. The room and hotel were very clean. The parking lot seemed safe. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was very good the staff was very friendly. The breakfast area was kept clean. Overall it was a great stay. The only issue I had with the stay was the A/C quit working at some point overnight. I was so tired I just slept through but when I let the front desk know at check out the lady was very nice in trying to get me fixed up with something for my trouble but since I had gone through the 3rd party there wasn’t anything she could do and I wasn’t a member of their rewards program. But again the stay was good and I WOULD stay here again if in the area

8

carol

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and good staff. Breakfast hot items were too spicy. Pool was too cold. Need hooks to hang things in the bathroom. No cleaning done during our stay.

10

william

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was terrific. Indoor pool a big plus. Very good restaurants a 3 minute walk away!

10

John

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Big clean room. Good room service. Good breakfast room and breakfast choices. Good size free of parking. Did I say CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN...

8

Kristin

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great experience here with my family. Staff was very friendly. Hotel was clean. Also had good breakfast options. The only downside was that the pool was down.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe very clean rooms and public areas, with some noting fresh smells. However, several reviews cite musty or moldy odors, inconsistent in-stay housekeeping, and occasional serious lapses like dirty linens or unclean floors.

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Mary K

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We always stay at this hotel on our frequent Wilmington visits. It is clean, quiet and well cared for. Very efficient and friendly staff as well.

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Linda

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean, hotel was clean and smelled good. Staff excellent. Great complimentary full breakfast. Over all very impressed

10

Lyndell

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms and friendly staff

8

Kathleen

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I felt the room smelled stale and the pillowcases didn’t smell clean

4

Stephanie

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were dirty. There was blood on the bedspread and sheets. I had to ask for new linens. We will not stay here again.

6

Kelly

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The smell of the rooms is disgusting. Smells moldy and musty. Rooms were not cleaned each day. Not given fresh towels. For not such a cheap price it was disappointing. We stayed here last year as well and it was similar experience. I should have known better...we will not be back

2

Lisa

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms and pool were very dirty.

8

Mary

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay. The breakfast was very good and the staff were so nice. They just shampooed the carpets, so our room had a little stink to it, but it wasn't bad at all. The beds are VERY soft. Maid service never came though.

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Tracy

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed here for 3 days and not once, did they clean the room. Other than that, the stay was fine.

4

Halwyn

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was not a good experience. Getting off the elevator after check in, there was trash and cardboard just sitting there. The hallway and room had a horrible, stale smell strong enough to give a headache. Air conditioner was very noisy. Worst stay EVER. Not recommended.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and comfortable for many guests. Recurring issues include loud or unreliable A/C and weak shower pressure, with a few reports of bathroom or fixture problems.

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Timothy

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in room 222 which had an issue with its AC unit that would not allow us to turn it off, or adjust the fan level, which made it very loud. The wall thermostat did not respond as it was supposed to. I advised front desk staff shortly after arriving and was told no one would be available to look until the following morning. A horrible night's sleep was the result. On the second day i asked if someone had tended to the issue and the response was "oh, I didn't know you were staying two nights." The issue was not addressed and another horrible nights sleep. I was not happy at all.

10

Andree

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, large rooms, modern and excellent breakfast.

8

Lou

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great. Water pressure in shower was terrible though

10

Zack

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and easy. The room and hotel were very clean. The parking lot seemed safe. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was very good the staff was very friendly. The breakfast area was kept clean. Overall it was a great stay. The only issue I had with the stay was the A/C quit working at some point overnight. I was so tired I just slept through but when I let the front desk know at check out the lady was very nice in trying to get me fixed up with something for my trouble but since I had gone through the 3rd party there wasn’t anything she could do and I wasn’t a member of their rewards program. But again the stay was good and I WOULD stay here again if in the area

8

Patricia

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable but the bathroom fan/outlet did not work.

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Narcy

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property that has been around for only 2 years.Very modern rooms and well maintained facilities. A lot of nice restaurant and well known stores around.

6

Jennifer

Oct 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioning unit was loud all night. It would rattle most of the night. Didn’t get a good night of sleep. The water pressure in the shower was terrible!

8

Mark

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff.

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Tatam

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked location but the ac in the room was very loud and the shower filled the tub

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Gregory

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located newer property, noisy AC, check in crew was a bit indifferent, nothing major just seemed she didn't like her job. Overall stay was brief, breakfast was good.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with smooth check-in noted. A few guests reported slow or indifferent front-desk service or poor follow-up on maintenance requests.

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10

Denise

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff Allison and Carrie were very friendly and helpful. Very clean hotel in all areas. Indoor pool was refreshing. Breakfast was top notch and the staff was Awesome! Highly recommend

10

Richard

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was the best in the industry! Very professional and very polite! It was nice to see smiles!! Enjoyed our stay. We will definitely stay here again!.

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Timothy

Jul 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in room 222 which had an issue with its AC unit that would not allow us to turn it off, or adjust the fan level, which made it very loud. The wall thermostat did not respond as it was supposed to. I advised front desk staff shortly after arriving and was told no one would be available to look until the following morning. A horrible night's sleep was the result. On the second day i asked if someone had tended to the issue and the response was "oh, I didn't know you were staying two nights." The issue was not addressed and another horrible nights sleep. I was not happy at all.

6

Martha

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was nice but when I initially got to my room the door was not latched and my key didn’t work. The cleaning staff was not done cleaning. I had to go back to the front desk and get another room.

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Albert

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel staff...so helpful especially Charlene

10

Mary K

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We always stay at this hotel on our frequent Wilmington visits. It is clean, quiet and well cared for. Very efficient and friendly staff as well.

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Tierra

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Carri the front desk host was amazing! She made everything so easy to check in and to check out and she was genuinely kind to us. She was very knowledgeable about everything and so willing to share with us to make our stay even better. We will definitely be back to stay more times because of her awesome hospitality and the overall clean room, great parking, and great location.

6

Preston

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stood at front desk to check in waiting for an employee for like 20 minutes

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Richard

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk is superb! They are very cordial and professional. It is a joy to check in at this hotel. We will stay here as often as we can!

10

Mike

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and check out. Clean room, friendly service.

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Location

Convenient, walkable area near restaurants and shopping, with easy access to major roads and North Wilmington. Several guests found it a good base for getting around the area.

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Daniel

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very nice very clean and a very good area close to restaurants and shopping. I would stay here with my family anytime.

10

Mary K

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stay at this hotel every 3-4 months when we visit family. Always have a quiet and easy stay. Morning breakfast is simple with many offerings. The hotel is clean. We use the fitness center, it meets our needs during a short stay. Staff is very friendly. Area is very walkable for meals and shopping.

10

Kevin

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location and the nicest HIE we have ever stayed at.

10

Dominick

Mar 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel and friendly, helpful staff. Very nice room. Convenient to walk-to shopping.

8

Athena

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, great location, lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Staff is nice lots of breakfast options

10

Jamie

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and comfortable. Turns out it was more centrally located than we thought. Every place we went to in town was no further than 15-20 minutes from the hotel

10

Susan

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was clean and the staff super friendly. We were visiting North Wilmington and it's great to have a hotel at the North End and not having to deal with traffic.

10

william

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was terrific. Indoor pool a big plus. Very good restaurants a 3 minute walk away!

8

Kelly

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charlene was so kind, professional, and personable! The hotel was very nice, good quality breakfast, and convenient to 4 or 5 restaurants.

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Michael

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wanted a nice place right off the highway that was close to good food options. Holiday Inn Express Wilmington Porters Neck was perfect!

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Dining

Most guests praise the complimentary breakfast for quality and variety, with attentive staff and touches like pancakes or cookies mentioned. Some found it average or noted issues with temperature or spiciness.

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Mary K

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stay at this hotel every 3-4 months when we visit family. Always have a quiet and easy stay. Morning breakfast is simple with many offerings. The hotel is clean. We use the fitness center, it meets our needs during a short stay. Staff is very friendly. Area is very walkable for meals and shopping.

10

William

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator floor was nasty. Other than that it was very clean throughout. Breakfast was great!

10

Michael

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, beds comfortable. I really liked the automatic pancake maker for breakfast

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Zane

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast pretty lackluster.

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Margaret

Nov 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If I had not seen the elevator maintenance sheet I would have thought this hotel was brand new! The pool was nice and warm after our 9 hour drive and the breakfast was one of the best! Sausage gravy and biscuits? OMG!! So good! The room was larger than our home 😆

10

Linda

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean, hotel was clean and smelled good. Staff excellent. Great complimentary full breakfast. Over all very impressed

8

carol

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and good staff. Breakfast hot items were too spicy. Pool was too cold. Need hooks to hang things in the bathroom. No cleaning done during our stay.

10

Monika

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property and staff are wonderful! Great breakfast staff especially-all very friendly and personable! And the daily free cookies are a nice perk!

10

Gerald

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everybody was very great at there job. The man who took care of the breakfast never stopped working. Kept area in excellent condition

6

Denise

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is clean and well decorated. Convenient to everything. A/C was loud. The other guests were louder than the A/C. Breakfast was not great. Food was not the correct temperature . Plan to eat off property. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bed was uncomfortable.

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Month	Average price
January	$100
February	$114
March	$119
April	$148
May	$158
June	$163
July	$171
August	$164
September	$144
October	$140
November	$124
December	$103

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $138	2 $232	3 $202
4 $127	5 $136	6 $141	7 $145	8 $151	9 $255	10 $321
11 $152	12 $128	13 $137	14 $132	15 $151	16 $246	17 $267
18 $123	19 $115	20 $123	21 $130	22 $134	23 $298	24 $237
25 $109	26 $112	27 $112	28 $109	29 $116	30 $127	31 $127

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Standard Room

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Mobility)

Suite, 1 King Bed

Room (Specialty)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Microwave (Communications)

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