Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Two children in a swimming pool with water splashing around them.
Exterior
Fitness facility
A swimming pool with clear blue water and tiled edges.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1201 Christiana Rd, Newark, DE, 19713
  • Place, Christiana Skating Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University Office Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Leathermans Run Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Comm, Mobil, Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Comm, Mobil, Roll In Shwr)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comm, Mobil, Trnsfr Shwr)

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Roll In Shwr)

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil, Roll In Shwr)

  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Jetted Tub (Sofa Bed)

  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(60 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 367 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 422 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds (Dining Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 367 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Newark

Within a short walk of Christiana Skating Center, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG is within a mile (2 km) of University Office Plaza Shopping Center. This 119-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Christiana Skating Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Omega Shops Shopping Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University Office Plaza Shopping Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Christiana Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Leathermans Run Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Station - 14 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven at Sunoco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG , guests enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 900 square feet of conference 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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 parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • No alcohol is served or permitted at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG .
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Wilmington-Newark
Holiday Inn Express Wilmington-Newark
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Wilmington-Newark

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG on Aug 2, 2026 start from $114, including 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 can I see close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

This hotel is located in Newark within a short 9-minute walk of Christiana Skating Center. You'll also find Christiana Mall and Delaware Park Racetrack and Slots within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG feature a casino at the property?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include premium bedding, Hulu, and free wired internet.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings though there is no restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

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

Where is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG is Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle), which is 7.1 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), which is around 27.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG ?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG .

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-Newark by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Really nice property, clean, comfortable room, good breakfast and very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

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Everything was excellent about our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KANDRA

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Friendly staff, clean room comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

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Great breakfast, friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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excellent staff, clean rooms convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

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Breakfast was good rooms where nice and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

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Room was clean, check in was quick and easy, complimentary breakfast had many options
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything from the room to front desk staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sochil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

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The room was spotless and the staff were so incredible pleasant to make the stay special.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jana

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Hotel staff were extremely friendly. Facility was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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Clean and a friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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clean, great breakfast & great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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Room was clean, bed was comfortable and the breakfast was very good and a plus for the coffee!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Star

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Everything was amazing. Staff was fantastic , thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

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Clean room, reasonable pricing, free parking, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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Very clean, staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

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Breakfast was great quality.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Latosha

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Every time I am in the area this is always my favorite place to stay. The rooms are always clean and the bed is very comfortable. The amenities are nice and the indoor pool is nice too. Breakfast is good too. Staff is always pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

anthony

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Food was superior
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stop on our way down south. It was clean and quiet and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025