Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carneys Point - Pennsville by IHG
506 S Pennsville Auburn Rd, Carneys Point Township, NJ 08069, Delaware City, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carneys Point - Pennsville by IHG is a 2-star, modern, straightforward hotel in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey (506 S Pennsville Auburn Rd, NJ 08069), positioned for quick highway access. It carries a public rating of 3.9/5 from about 550 reviews and is commonly used as a convenient stop for the Wilmington/Delaware City area.
Location & nearby attractions
The hotel sits off the New Jersey Turnpike near the I-295 junction and about 3.6 km from the Delaware Memorial Bridge. It’s roughly 9 miles from Wilmington and within reach of major Delaware attractions such as First State National Historical Park (~7.7 km), Brandywine Creek (~7.2 km), Delaware Children’s Museum (~9.2 km), and The Grand Opera House (~9.2 km). Museums and estates including the Delaware Art Museum (~11.9 km), Nemours Estate (~12.5 km), and Hagley Museum (~13.4 km) are also nearby, along with Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery (~9.4 km).
Rooms & suites
Rooms are designed for practical stays and include free Wi‑Fi, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV with cable, plus a coffeemaker, microwave, and mini-fridge. Suites add extra space with a pull-out sofa and a kitchenette, which can be useful for longer stays or small families.
Breakfast, parking & on-site services
A free hot breakfast is included, and guest feedback frequently highlights the variety (including items like pancakes and cinnamon rolls). Free parking is provided. The property also has a fitness room and a business center for basic workout and work needs.
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers and short-stay travelers who want fast access to the New Jersey Turnpike and I‑295, plus free parking and a hot breakfast. It also works well for visitors splitting time between southern New Jersey and Wilmington-area attractions such as Brandywine Creek and Delaware’s museums and estates.
Travel tips
If you’re sensitive to noise, note that some guests mention traffic sound due to the highway-adjacent location; requesting a quieter room may help. The Delaware Memorial Bridge is only about 3.6 km away, making this a practical base for crossing between New Jersey and Delaware and reaching Wilmington (about 9 miles). For day trips, plan ahead for museum/park outings such as First State National Historical Park (~7.7 km) or Winterthur (~17.5 km).
What guests say
Guests often praise friendly front-desk interactions and generally like the hotel’s convenience for highway access and the Delaware/Wilmington area. Breakfast is a recurring highlight, with multiple travelers calling out the hot options and variety. Several reviews also mention drawbacks such as traffic noise and occasional room maintenance or housekeeping issues (e.g., bathroom or bedding problems). A notable negative theme in excerpts is inconsistent follow-through on reported issues and post-stay resolution.
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