Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG
About Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG
Located in Hillsborough and with Duke University reachable within 12 miles, Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough-Durham Area by IHG has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. Crabtree Valley Mall Shopping Center is 31 miles away and American Tobacco Campus is 13 miles from the hotel. Umstead State Park is 26 miles from the hotel, while Kenan Memorial Stadium is 11 miles from the property. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 26 miles away.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Multilingual staff
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Wheelchair accessible
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
Guests generally appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms and the comfort of the beds. However, there are recurring issues with room cleaning during stays and problems with key cards malfunctioning. Some guests have had negative experiences with front desk staff, but others have praised them for being friendly and helpful.
- Clean rooms
- Comfortable beds
- Inconsistent room cleaning during stays
- Key card malfunctions
- 4/5
It was a nice hotel to stay at. Only two issues I had were that the TV was very small and the remote barely worked. Had to keep mashing the buttons to get them to work. Would be worth it to invest in nicer setup while staying there. And there was almost no water pressure in the bathroom sink. Took a long time to clean my toothbrush. :). I will say that the breakfast was very good. They had bacon one morning and sausage the next, which I like. I do not like when hotels serve the same thing every day. All in all, the overall experience was positive.
- 5/5
I was impressed with everything.I found nothing I didn't find anything yp complain about.
- 4/5
Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Came back to hotel after family activities one evening to hotel staff sitting on bench smoking pot.
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Rooms clean and quiet
- 5/5
The comfortable bed and awesome shower that had stay steamy on it
- 5/5
The comfortable bed and awesome shower that had stay steamy on it
- 5/5
Safe
- 5/5
Staff was friendly and the breakfast was great. Also room was comfortable and clean.
- 5/5
Staff was friendly and the breakfast was great. Also room was comfortable and clean.
- 1.5/5
Staff Roaches in room had to kill it and flush it my daughter was so scared it would get in our luggage
- 1.5/5
Staff Roaches in room had to kill it and flush it my daughter was so scared it would get in our luggage
- 5/5
Everything offered was good breakfast, room and staff very helpful
- 5/5
This hotel fit the bill for a two-night stay with my family. Parking and check-in were easy and the breakfast was good. I specifically liked the pancake machine. We didn't go to the pool, so can't give feedback on that. The room was clean, the bathroom was modern and nice, and the beds were comfortable. Staff was very friendly. The only snafu was at one point not all of our keys worked, but they corrected the problem right away. Would definitely stay here again!
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
I liked they had a good breakfast. I did not like that handicap room was so small. Definitely was not wheel chair accessible if one had been needed. Overall it was a clean room and bathroom. Front desk staff Pricilla and Ii did not get the black guy's name that found scissors to open my husband's package were marvelous and made the stay welcoming. Rm 110
- 5/5
Very clean and renovated facility. Super conveniently located. Customer-centric staff. Great rooms. Fresh food for breakfast.
- 5/5
Convenient location to highways and to town.
- 5/5
Breakfast was fresh and well prepared. Cleanliness was excellent. Front desk staff were extremely helpful and friendly. It’s a great place to stay to be close to Chapel Hill and UNC without spending a fortune.
- 4/5
Could have been within walking distance to downtown Hillsborough
- 4/5
Could have been within walking distance to downtown Hillsborough
- 1.5/5
The staff very helpful and kind Toilet leaking use ice bucket
- 1.5/5
The staff very helpful and kind Toilet leaking use ice bucket ? to catch water breakfast Cold not cooked well not much for diabetic patients WiFi was slower than normal the holiday inn Express right at UNCHeath hospital was so much nicer and breakfast had more options for all diets also cleaner I wanted to be closer to hospital but they where booked. I don't mind paying for hotel's but by far this was the first disappointing stay and I have been all over States and stayed at holiday inn Expresses this old hotel could make the grade but needs maintenance but staff made it more pleasant stay
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Everything!!
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
Good breakfast
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
Good sized rooms. Dirty comforter with fresh stains.
- 5/5
Everything good
- 5/5
The staff was very nice, everything was clean, and the bed and pillows were very comfortable. I would definitely stay there again.
- 3/5
The room smelled really damp. I was concerned about mold. The sheets had an odd unclean smell. The bathroom wall near the bathroom door Was nasty. Staff was nice.
- 5/5
The best was the firm, long pillows. Made for a peaceful slumber.
- 4/5
Everything was good and professional. Staff was personable and friendly
- 5/5
Room 330 was clean, large, high ceiling, updated shower, well appointed, desk staff were genuine
- 5/5
YES
- 5/5
Clean rooms with good design for space
- 5/5
We stayed over New Year’s. Easy check in and out. Clean comfortable room. Fresh coffee and nice continental breakfast. Friendly staff. Weather was cold so didn’t use outside amenities. Will stay there again if needed
- 5/5
The staff was very welcoming and friendly, the room was perfectly clean, the hotel smelled clean and new, and checkout was simple!
- 5/5
Breakfast over cooked
- 3/5
The whole hotel felt old and outdated. Room had a strange odor and the bathroom sink drain did not drain well.
- 3/5
Room had a stale odor. The accessible shower had no seat. Room may have not been used for a long while. Door had loud squeaky noise when opened. Peep holes on door were useless. I was jolted awake several times from loud noises during the night.
- 4/5
Staff was great. No complaints with the room.
- 5/5
Excellent breakfast and friendly staff
- 5/5
Everyone was so kind and accommodating!
- 5/5
The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly!
- 5/5
Probably the cleanest Holiday Inn I’ve ever stayed in. Friendly staff and excellent hot breakfast. Highly recommend.
- 3/5
Did not get king bed that we reserved, safe did not work
- 5/5
We enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, clean facility.
- 4/5
Front desk staff is really nice and very accommodating. The breakfast was also good. Rooms were clean.
- 5/5
“Boss Man manager was really nice. Very efficient and friendly! Great place to stay!
- 4/5
The front desk clerk, Caitlyn was under pressure when we arrived at the hotel with a line of people waiting to check in, but the system was down. She did an amazing job troubleshooting on the phone and was apologetic for the wait while handling the line with urgency and professionalism! Cheers to Caitlyn!
- 5/5
The room was clean and the staff was very courteous.
- 5/5
Check in and out was a breeze. The staff was wonderful - helpful and joyful. The bed was really comfortable. Great water pressure in the shower. My husband forgot his fan that helps him sleep - called the front desk and they found a fan for him. Breakfast was not excellent but very good. We were there for a football game at UNC and that was a very convenient location. Definitely would recommend staying here.
- 5/5
This hotel was consistent with great staff.
- 5/5
The man who checked us in and then checked us out in the morning is awesome! Great personality and very friendly. He made us smile!
- 5/5
Entire hotel in all areas was super clean. The staff was very welcoming and had a great over all experience.
- 5/5
Nice hotel
- 3/5
I usually have a great experience at Holiday Inn express… this one was a little old tattered, reasonably clean, but not what I expected from a Holiday Inn express.
- 5/5
Pool was closed
- 5/5
This is my 3rd time staying due to location - very satisfied with everything.
- 5/5
Staff was super nice and helpful
- 5/5
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was as it should be. Staff were very friendly.
- 5/5
As a senior traveling alone, this was a perfect location for me. The hotel staff is friendly, the room very comfortable and clean. Breakfast enjoyable. This will be my go-to hotel in this area.
- 5/5
Clean rooms, friendly staff and pretty good breakfast. Enjoyed the pool too
- 5/5
I would like chocolate milk and bacon, other than that it was great!
- 5/5
Didn’t have a microwave as stated and hand Dove hand lotion available smelled old. Otherwise great stay
- 4/5
Felt safe.
- 5/5
Good place
- 5/5
Convenient. Counter person very sweet
- 5/5
The motel is/was very nice and clean. The bed was amazing! Early breakfast was great.
- 5/5
Cleanest
- 5/5
Building looked new. Very clean and bright. Staff was great. Breakfast was good.
- 5/5
Great huge clean room. Thank you!
- 3/5
Same breakfast every day
- 5/5
Close to medical facilities
- 5/5
Quick check in. Comfortable room. Close to my doctor's office.
- 3/5
In all my years of travel, I have never had a similar experience. I will never return.
- 5/5
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was large, comfortable and clean. The staff were friendly and welcoming. This is about my sixth visit and I will be back again.
- 5/5
The hotel was extremely clean. The room was nice and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast area was very clean and had several options. The food was hot and of course the cinnamon rolls were yummy! The staff was very nice.
- 5/5
Big, clean rooms and a very nice bed
- 5/5
Nothing not to like
- 5/5
The rate was reasonable, the room and hotel were clean, the staff members were very welcoming, and the breakfast items were excellent.
- 4/5
Ikell was the staff there during our stay and he had a great personality - very pleasant and engaging with us.
- 4/5
Very nice property and super staff
- 5/5
Great location and room and food was great
- 4/5
Easy check in and out, quiet and convenient 1 night stay between 2 busy work shifts. Will consider staying again if needed 🙂
- 4/5
Room 210 has a very slow tub drain, needs cleaning. Tub is dangerously slippery, needs
- 5/5
It's a really nice affordable hotel.
- 5/5
It is always amazing to stay at a Holiday Inn Express. You exactly what you are getting. Clean comfortable rooms. I really like the showers instead of a bath/shower combo.
- 4/5
Breakfast was surprisingly good!
- 4/5
clean and a nice breakfast served in the morning We will stay there again
- 5/5
Pleasant receptionist was very efficient, everything in the room is attractive and in good shape, thermostat works well, outdoor pool is lovely and quiet. We have no complaints!
- 5/5
Very clean hotel and front desk ladies were very nice!
- 2/5
The most concerning part was our first night at 2:30am I woke to the sounds of gun fire, and then around 3:15am I heard a second round of gun fire.
- 5/5
Very nice people greeted us.
- 4/5
Pool looked gross. Everything else was clean and decent.
- 5/5
It was a short stay for us, the staff was courteous and quick to help with any needs. Breakfast staff also quick to help. Hotel is located in quiet surroundings. Thanks
- 5/5
Convenient location and clean facilities!
- 5/5
Running back n forth to hospital was very convient
- 5/5
Desk staff was SO KIND when we arrived! The room was clean and fresh and the AC works great. Beds are comfy. No complaints!
- 5/5
Typical of Holiday Inn Express, comfortable beds and pillows, well-maintained property.
- 5/5
Room was comfortable
- 2/5
Staff was not very nice and was very matter of a fact
- 4/5
Excellent staff. Very nice breakfast included. The water pressure in the bathroom sink was very low. All in all a very nice place to stay!
- 5/5
Bed was comfortable and room was very clean.
- 5/5
Great
- 2/5
We stayed 7 days and during our stay the room was never cleaned. Also the card keys kept malfunctioning every two days. Will not return.
- 4/5
Great hotel. Had an issue with another guest who kept knocking at our door and was at wrong room.
- 5/5
The hotel is beautiful, the room extremely clean, good bed etc, however, I was so disappointed with the front desk lady when I arrived, she was very unprofessional, never direct her eyes at me, didn’t talk, no welcome…. In another words NASTY. However, I will recommend this hotel because of one nasty lady I will not lie about the hotel been awesome. I hope you are more lucky with the staff.
- 5/5
Arrived to scent of bleach and service staff in masks. Room clean, chaise comfortable, sufficient towels and good scrambled eggs - formed and not soggy!
- 4/5
My son and I stayed one night while we attended the Duke Notre Dame lacrosse game. The room was clean and the staff was great. The morning after our stay we ate breakfast at the hotel. The eggs did not have any flavor and the sausage was cold, but the coffee was hot. I would stay at this hotel again.
- 5/5
I truly enjoyed my experience outside of people above me making lots of noise but I was on the first floor so it’s to be expected.
- 4/5
Clean and functional
- 1/5
They did not let me check in. They told me that Orbitz never paid the hotel. I offered to show my receipt and the receptionist told me it does not matter and I had to pay the full price again. I did not get to stay at the hotel at all.
- 2/5
They charged my debit card and extra $171. I went down to the first desk they told me they don’t know where it came from. And also the staff James refuse to give me a receipt
- 4/5
Safe and clean, easy on and off the highway.
- 5/5
Nice staff, clean comfortable room.
- 5/5
Associates are friendly. Rooms are clean and maintained . Would recommend
- 5/5
Great hotel in quiet area!
- 5/5
The stay was nice, convenient to our ultimate destination. Would stay again.
- 5/5
Good location, comfortable stay.
- 3/5
Tv service went out for almost twenty four hours. My Refrigerator was missing a leg. I have two different Bills from Hotel. Com and Holiday Inn. I need to figure out which one to pay.
- 5/5
Nothing unique. Clean.
- 4/5
It was nice but when I rebooked because I decided to stay an extra day they gave our bigger room that was reserved to someone else and we were put into a different type of room, a bit disappointing.
- 4/5
The hotel was clean and updated. Staff at check in was not very friendly. Breakfast was fare. Very little fresh fruit except BLANd overly plastic wrapped apples and no bananas. The water at this place tastes TERRIBLE. This makes the coffee and any tea made also not pleasant. I recommend a water filter.
- 5/5
Friendly staff. Clean
- 3/5
Toilet lid was about to fall off, tub wouldn’t drain and toilet stopped up. Staff was great!
- 5/5
Clean, friendly staff, easy check in, convenient to Hillsborough and amenities.
- 5/5
Priscilla at the front desk was very welcoming.
- 5/5
The staff were amazing, friendly and attentive. Our room was by far one of the cleanest rooms I've seen in quite some time. I would definitely stay there again if in the area.
- 4/5
I had a nice stay here. Staff were kind, greeted me each time I came by and were helpful when I needed anything. Breakfast was great and the lobby was clean. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Hotel is quite close to Hillsborough and easy to get in and out of. All in all a good experience.
- 4/5
I like the fact I had a good night sleep. What I did not like was too noisy
- 5/5
The property is close yo yhe amenities of town. Everyone is friendly and the hotel is clean and comfortable,
- 4/5
It’s a fine hotel. Very much a chain. Clean and convenient to the downtown area.
- 1/5
They changed my account oh I’m sorry the only held the money from my account. $415 125 when the room was already paid for. Spent 3 days going between them and Expedia to get it all figured out. But they couldn’t take the hold of the money until I checked out. I checked out a day early but guess what yep that would not give me my money back for the last day. Because it was prepaid. They even had to leave me checked in until the following day. I asked if they were going to at least take the hold off my money the put on it. The said ya the could do that. Well it’s the day I was supposed to check out they have only released the $125. I was there for the Blue Ridge rock festival that got rained out and canceled.
- 5/5
Great place to stop halfway between New Jersey to Atlanta Georgia.
- 5/5
Second time staying here. Once again it did not disappoint. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Good Breakfast. Not sure why it’s only rated an 8 in Expedia. Should be higher. Would recommend and stay again
- 5/5
Bed was very comfortable with very good pillows Would stay again and recommend
- 4/5
Had no problem at all, but I think that the price is a little bit too high, even when you go through a third-party you still have to pay $25 deposit on top of 159 is still at that same price
- 5/5
Everything was great! clean room, decent breakfast and good location
- 3/5
2) Towels/Washclothes were not provided 2nd or 3rd day of stay- nor was Trash taken out of room. Had to take care of removing trash and going down to front desk to get more clean towel- rather than them be brought up to our room... Same for requesting Toliet paper (which room only had (maybe) 1/3 of a roll when getting into our room. On the UP Side, GREAT Breakfast selection! CLEAN, well lit parking & stairwells. Staff was Very Poliet & Friendly!
- 3/5
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- 4/5
Good exercise room. Great breakfast.
- 4/5
It is the halfway point on our trip
- 4/5
Friendly staff and clean room. Breakfast was great. Very disappointed that the Pool and pool area was dirty.
- 5/5
Very nice hotel. Clean and we'll maintained. Excellent breakfast. Hard workinging crew.
- 4/5
Clean nice room.
- 5/5
Very clean room, very nice front desk staff.
- 2/5
no washer dryer in the room. No room service and no cleaning during my stay
- 5/5
great breakfast and courteous service
- 3/5
The room was not as nice as the photos. Smushed bug on the wall and dead bug in the bathroom floor. The shower had dove products which was really nice. There was an adjoining room, the knob was missing to their door so we could see right in. Probably wouldn’t stay again
- 5/5
I really enjoyed it 5 stars