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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast on weekdays
Exterior
Pool
Rooftop terrace
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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23 Wells Ave, Utica, NY, 13502
  • Place, Utica Children's Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Utica Memorial Auditorium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanley Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rome, NY (RME-Griffiss Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communication, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communication Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Classic Single Room, 1 King Bed (Communication, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG

A 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekday breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG offers 75 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Utica hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Utica Children's Museum. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served on weekdays
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from National Distance Running Hall of Fame and a few minutes from Utica Children's Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served on weekdays, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 336 square feet (31 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This Utica hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 11 2026 to February 22 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Utica
Holiday Inn Express Utica
Utica Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Utica Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Utica

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Utica by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 957 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deepak

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noah

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid for two queen beds to be told they only have doubles ,bathroom was gross had smeared poop where the toilet paper is and shower was full of mold, also had dead bugs near the head of the bed between the carpet and wall base. If i could have gotten a refund i would have left.Room overall was gross and dirty and not well up kept. I went down to see if i could move to a different room stood at the front desk for about 15 minutes with noone insight so i returned to the room i was checked into. At check out same thing noone was around to complain to i left my key cards on the desk. I usually dont have this type of experience at a hotel and at first it seemed great i was greeted by a guy named peter i believe and he was great he checked me in and gave me a quick run down but unfortunately his shift was done at 3pm and i was checking in at 3pm so i wasnt able to go back down to discuss my concerns with him and im sure he would have taken care of it for me but whoever was in after him were MIA.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a kids play ground. Noisy. Including screaming, banging, horseplay. Where were the adults????
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was easy to get to. Clean, not too dated. Handicapped room was easy to acess with a roll in shower. Very nice. Staff were friendly and informative. Buffet breakfast was average. Not too many choices. Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
The hotel was so clean and the staff were wonderful. By far the best breakfast I have ever had from a hotel. The selection and quality of food was just phenomenal. I travel to Utica a couple times a year and will be booking here every time now!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Rrok

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and convenient location to restaurants and the bank center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one nite on our way home from our east coast vacation. The room was okay, but it was very loud when doors closed close to our room. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are average, what you expect from a mid priced hotel. Breakfast was good, the one quirk is they don't have oatmeal(they usually have packets but didn't have any one of the days we were there) The gym was the most lacking feature. It's a NON air conditioned room that's just big enough to hold a bike, treadmill, and elliptical(Which wasn't working). They advertise it's near a rail trail, but the section we walked near the locks was REALLY isolated, definitely not somewhere to go alone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great stay, friendly staff,n

We stayed for 3 nights, 2nd time staying here and had a great experience. The staff were notably friendly, so much that I'm writing this review. They were very friendly and helpful! The room was spacious, bed very comfortable and the food options in the morning were solid and typical of a HIE. It's next door to two restaurants so it's very convenient to walk to dinner, and there's an amazing bagel place (Willie's) just over the bridge for bigger breakfast options and lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

THOMAS

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

6/10 Okay

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs Updating

Needs updating and more thorough cleaning. Breakfast was good and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025