Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free full breakfast
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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196 Burgess Road, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801
  • Place, James Madison University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, A Dream Come True Playground
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrisonburg Farmers Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Weyers Cave, VA (SHD-Shenandoah Valley Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to James Madison University
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Harrisonburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from James Madison University. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 10 minutes by foot from James Madison University and a 2-minute drive from Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG also features coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Harrisonburg hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisonburg University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 486 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Madeley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was good. Front desk was pleasant and quick. Service people not so friendly didn't smile. Room nice except the bathroom. Bathroom had scum in shower and toilet. Bed the comfort was dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great room and very quiet. The staff are so helpful. Also the breakfast here has always been outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people who work there. House keeping all the people who greet you. We love this hotel, we always stay here on the way to family reunions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice hotel. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Wallkill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here very much!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelynn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Loved the property, it was as nice as we’ve ever been in!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything went smoothly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two thumbs ups!

Centrally located, friendly staff, excellent house keeping, clean facilities, very good breakfast, very comfortable mattress. I would stay here again and would give a high recommendation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Quick overnight solo trip, but it met every need I had. Close to my location, and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

About the room

It was just a fast stay but it was good i Had 3 issues someone had wrote on the chair door had a crack on it and the counter in the bathroom had a chip in it. Took pics of the so i wouldnt get charged for it. But besides that it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshingly clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINSEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front office staff were super kind and friendly. Check-in was easy. Pool was clean and he heated. Rooms were kept clean and staff addressed and need that we had even when my daughter tripped. I needed a Band-Aid. They were happy to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025