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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, sun loungers
Room amenity
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1021 Wilkinson Trce, Bowling Green, KY, 42103
  • Sloan Convention Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Western Kentucky University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • National Corvette Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communicaitons, Allergen Treated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3-star Bowling Green hotel steps from CrossWinds Golf Course
This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas, a free area shuttle, and a free theme park shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG offers 218 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 15 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 19580 square feet (1762 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. An area shuttle within 10 mi and a theme park shuttle are complimentary for guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Bosnian, English, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 10 mi
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 5 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 11.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Hartland Cafe

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (19,580 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 11.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 5 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 5 AM to midnight
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn University Hotel Plaza-Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green
University Plaza-Bowling Green
Bowling Green Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza - Bowling Green Hotel Bowling Green
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green Hotel
Holiday Inn University Hotel

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly Jo

Disliked: Room comfort
It smelled horrible in my room, bed very uncomfortable, kids running around hotel being loud until 11:48 pm. Hotel needs so uograding. Staff super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Caitlyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Desperately needs a makeover

First I have to say the employees and service are fantastic. SO friendly and helpful. I know this part isn’t their fault but this place DESPERATELY needs updated and cleaned!! The shower was disgusting and the shower head barely worked, there were stains and dust everywhere, the hair dryer was covered in dust and dirt, and it was just super old and dirty. We were not comfortable at all. The bad part is, you pay the cost of a nice hotel but it’s far from that. Whoever owns this hotel seriously needs to do something.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk personnel were helpful and outstanding

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How it was laid out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L

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

Nice stay

Our room was clean, staff was friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable with clean sheets. Hotel needs good carpet cleaning inside hallways and rooms. Stairwell was very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Betsy

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The common space areas were nice. It has nice appeal in the lobby area. Our first room smelled like cat urine. We asked to be changed a d the second room also had the same smell.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Average stay

A decent hotel that needs some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and nice. Check-in was super quick. Pool and pool area need to be updated. It smells a little musty in there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

La Tonya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will not assume there was free breakfast with the stay. I wjll make sure with the next visit. Overall stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Darin, FT MITCHELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L

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

Outstanding

Outstanding. Clean room, comfortable bed. Clean bathroom. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Just a quick stay over night. Fulfilled our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several issues with room, all communicated to staff, zero resolution... deadlock did not work (major safety hazard); shower rod almost coming off of wall, shower curtain only supported at middle, so water literally streamed out of stall onto bathroom floor; exhaust fan in bathroom did not work. Staff was unpleasant, woman at the front desk could care less while checking in, didn't tell me room number or instructions on even how to get to room. And swimming pool far too small for a hotel of this size. Overall, very underwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

william

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerold

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christiana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

No action taken after Text message from Front Desk

Everything was good. Except we needed more toilet paper and towels. Texted the person who had reached out about checkin received a response and said everything would be taken care of. It never was. I finally went down at 10 pm when we returned to get everything. Other than that…the cook at the resturant was not the friendliest, and was bothered I asked for an omelet to be made. He may have been short staffed, but was not kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025