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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

2.5 star property

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A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a large flat-screen TV, and wooden ceiling beams.
Free full breakfast
An outdoor patio with a built-in fire feature, blue seating, and a table.
A reception desk with a sign reading 'Holiday Inn Express' and a 'IHG Rewards' sign.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1120 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Coleman Coliseum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Paul W. Bryant Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Veterans Memorial Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free full breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Bryant-Denny Stadium and a few minutes from University of Alabama
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 980 square feet (91 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Tuscaloosa 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 980 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

  • The seasonal pool will open May 01 and close November 01.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tuscaloosa-University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 633 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind staff, quiet - easy access with tons of dining/shopping options very nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice and the hotel was very clean. The staff was pleasant, and the breakfast the next morning was delicious!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, hot water, nice beds. Everything you expect when you have to stay away from home. They had a hot chocolate bar and my son absolutely loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! Will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Colnitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and the staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph Yose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility from entry to room to breakfast area. Courteous staff, and quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very accommodating Clean room well stocked
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room and a good breakfast. Holiday Inn Express is always consistent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean. Staff was warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph Yose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was really clean, and the staff was super friendly. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had all the checkboxes I need: breakfast, coffee, car charger, comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid place, clean, breakfast was top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. All our expectations were met over the weekend while participating in the Kentuck Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025