Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from CrossWinds Golf Course

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Experience the tranquil atmosphere of our lobby, featuring a central water feature and lush greenery.
Enjoy a round of golf surrounded by lush greenery and a serene water feature.
Relax by the pool, surrounded by lounge chairs and a table, in a clean and well-maintained space.
Enter a historic building with a brick facade and glass door entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a unique display.
Enjoy a variety of food options at this commercial kitchen's buffet-style food station.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly

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

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Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Allergen Treated)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bowling Green

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG is adjacent to popular attractions such as CrossWinds Golf Course and Sloan Convention Center. This 218-room, 3-star hotel has an indoor pool along with free in-room WiFi and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Sloan Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Western Kentucky University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bowling Green Ballpark - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • National Corvette Museum - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Beech Bend Park - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Novo Dolce Gastro Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pub by Novo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG

Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from CrossWinds Golf Course
Guests of Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG have access to an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, self parking is USD 8 per night, and there's also a free area shuttle. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect 43-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and pay movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, and pillowtop beds with pillow menus ensure a restful night. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

Bosnian, English, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 5 AM to midnight.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

As of Aug 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG on Aug 31, 2025 start from $95.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

This hotel is located in Bowling Green, just steps from CrossWinds Golf Course. You'll also find Fountain Square Park and Bowling Green Ballpark within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 8 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG have a casino?

No, Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 5 AM and midnight.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Hartland Cafe.

Does Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG?

No, at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 477 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 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

10/10 Excellent

rafael, hockley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carrie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Traveled with partner
Had to pay 5.00 a day for parking. In there lot. Rooms on line look different than the ones you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

High quality hotel at a reasonable cost

We stay here every time we come through this area because we know we can always trust it will be a perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshal

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

10/10 Excellent

israel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfec, but the only thing is no toothpaste
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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