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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, open 5 AM to midnight, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 15.95 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
$125
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 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 (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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

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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, 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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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 on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast.
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 8 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 15.95 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

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
Children aged 12 and younger eat free breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8 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. 477 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 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

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Teresa

Very friendly staff, helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checking in I was advised my room I originally reserved was downgraded. The new room was on the top floor. The room didn’t have a phone and the tv didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

bob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Older. No e restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Great Spot in BGKY

Excellent location with great rooms and plenty of near by dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

No air conditioning in entire hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice and staff was great! But they were having issues with the air conditioning so we ended up switching hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel but it was very busy, lots of young kids running up and down halls until 11:00 pm. TV had limited number of channels and we had one drawer full of trash when we checked in. Must have been a full hotel,as it is always a great place to stay. Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay – Poor Room Conditions and Service We stayed at this hotel for 5 days and 4 nights, and unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. Upon arrival, our room keys had to be activated twice, resulting in multiple trips between the lobby and our room. The first room we were assigned had a strong pet urine odor. We were moved to a second room with the same issue, and finally to a third room that, while not ideal, was tolerable—by that point, we were too tired from traveling all day to keep switching rooms. Throughout our entire stay, housekeeping never cleaned our room—not even after we brought it up to the front desk twice. Each time, we were told it would be addressed, especially when we also had to request fresh towels and coffee pods ourselves. A manager acknowledged the situation and even mentioned the possibility of a discount for the inconvenience, but nothing was ever offered or followed up on. Overall, this was a frustrating and disappointing stay. Basic expectations like a clean room and regular housekeeping were not met, and follow-through from management was lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was told at check-in that I would only have to wait for 15 minutes. Four hours later. I still didn’t have my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked a king with pull out and there were no linens nor pillows in the dresser for the pullout
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Farrah

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Place was pretty old and needed updates. Bath room sink was clogged and held water. Shower was pretty old and gross
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room had an odor. Beds were half made
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

The whole reason I booked this hotel was for the indoor pool. When we arrived we immediately went to the pool to swim. After not being in the pool for 10 minutes, here comes a HUGE birthday party. It became unsafe for my 2 young kids to be in the pool with so many wild 10-12 year old boys. There was a sign that said the pool was for guests only. That absolutely did not happen! It was very frustrating that they allowed a birthday party to happen on a Saturday night and allow non guests to swim. I complained to the front desk and they said the pool was for guests only. But I saw parent after parent drop their kids off for this party and they clearly weren’t guess. We will not be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Blake

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice location, big room , layout of hotel made it wasy to find room . The tub/shower was kind of beat up for a hotel in this price range. There was a large kid birthday party at the pool which shouldnt happen. Paying guests as myself didnt get to swim because of the party. Im sure few of the people at the party were paid guests. The pool was part of the reason why I booked here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BOBBY

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025