Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel with indoor pool, near Virginia Tech University

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When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Virginia Tech University. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool, and visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a large window.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a desk lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a kitchenette, and a wooden door.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, a chair, a TV, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a view of the bathroom and kitchen.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

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

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
1020 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA, 24060

What's nearby

  • Virginia Tech University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skelton Conference Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Museum of Geosciences - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lane Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cassell Coliseum - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Roanoke, VA (ROA-Roanoke Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Macado's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG

  • When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Virginia Tech University. You can go for a morning swim at the indoor pool, and visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 94 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 AM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (600 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Double sofa bed
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Comfort Suites University
Comfort Suites University Blacksburg
Comfort Suites University Hotel Blacksburg
Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Blacksburg University Area
Holiday Inn Express University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Blacksburg University Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Blacksburg University Area by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and kayaking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre and a picnic area.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Blacksburg - University Area by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a great selection and good food. (56 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is great. Except for the extremely slow elevators. Staff is very friendly. Rooms are very clean
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4/10 Fair

The bed was not firm and we sank in the mattress. The covers were old and separated with stiff pillows. Breakfast was Ok. Staff was great.
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8/10 Very good

Great one night stay visiting VT. room and breakfast was good- loved coffee machine and hot water! Wish they had more tea selection. Otherwise I'd give a 5!
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10/10 Exceptional

Always pleased with the service
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a very nice hotel. Close to a gas station for late night snacks. Nice swimming pool. Clean grounds. Would definitely recommend and stay again when im the area
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location to Virginia Tech and a good breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and spacious. The staff was friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was helpful when ask for help about the a/c unit.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Nice place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, pleasant staff, breakfast was great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, good staff
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8/10 Very good

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make sure both myself and my service dog were completely taken care of and comfortable. That level of true inclusivity and care means the world to a working dog handler. What made our trip even more special was how wonderfully the staff treated our children. They didn't just nod and smile-they engaged them in genuine, respectful, adult-like conversations that made our kids feel so valued and important. It's rare to find a hotel where every single family member feels this seen and cared for. We will absolutely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean, the hotel was well appointed and the staff was helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Room clean and spacious! Staff very friendly. Breakfast manager seemed annoyed and kept cutting guest off to reload food -no “excuse me”. Pancake maker was not working :( otherwise great stay- check in was a breeze and able to get in room early
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and nice staff at check in
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, spacious rooms, great breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

I usually avoid these type of hotels as I feel like they lack character, but I appreciated the staff and you could tell that they had a great manager who looked out for the team, especially in extreme weather conditions.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very helpful. Rooms were nice. Great visit
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8/10 Very good

Outlets between the beds did not work for charging your phone. Other than that our stay was great. Hotel is very close to VT. Hotel is very clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room, great food.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff person who checked us in was very kind and courteous.
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very helpful, both checking in and also out. Please commend each of the young ladies for being so hospital.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great! The room was clean and comfortable. I was trapped here during the winter storm. I just wish that there were more walkable dining options from the hotel since I spent over 48 hours as the snow fell down.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was excellent place to stay with my family.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was super friendly and our room was clean. There’s lots to do in the area. Will stay here again