Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile - University Area by IHG
109 Long St, Mobile, AL 36608, Chickasaw, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile - University Area by IHG is a relaxed, 3-star hotel in a bustling commercial area of Mobile (Chickasaw address), about 1 mile from the University of South Alabama. It’s positioned roughly 5 miles from Interstate 65 and about 14 miles from the Mobile Convention Center. The property holds a public rating of 4.3/5 based on 438 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are straightforward and geared toward practical stays, with flat-screen TVs, minifridges, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee-making equipment. Guest feedback commonly points to spacious rooms and generally clean, quiet stays, though some have noted issues with room carpeting.
Breakfast & Parking
Complimentary breakfast is included, and guests mention a good selection and a generally positive experience with it. Parking is free; reviews note the lot may feel small, though some guests report parking larger vehicles without issue.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool and a 24/7 fitness center, supporting both leisure and work trips with flexible workout hours.
Nearby Attractions
For nearby outdoor and cultural stops, the Mobile Botanical Gardens (about 1.8 km) and Mobile Museum of Art (about 2.7 km) are close, with Langan Park also nearby (about 2.5 km). Farther afield are downtown Mobile museums and landmarks—such as the Exploreum Science Center & PCI Digital Dome Theater, History Museum of Mobile, and Colonial Fort Condé (roughly 12.9–13.0 km)—and the USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park and USS Drum (about 15.2–15.4 km).
Best for
This hotel suits visitors to the University of South Alabama who want a straightforward base about a mile from campus, with free breakfast and parking. It also works well for travelers who value simple in-room conveniences (minifridge, Wi‑Fi, coffee/tea setup) and want access to an outdoor pool plus a 24/7 fitness center.
Travel tips
If you’re driving, note the hotel is about 5 miles from I‑65, and free parking is provided, though guests sometimes find the lot on the smaller side. For museums and historic sites downtown (such as Colonial Fort Condé and the Exploreum), plan for a longer drive than nearby spots like Mobile Botanical Gardens and Langan Park.
What guests say
Reviews frequently highlight the convenient location, particularly for nearby meetings and the University of South Alabama area. Guests often mention clean, quiet stays and spacious rooms, along with staff described as kind and responsive. Breakfast comes up positively, with travelers noting good quality and variety. A recurring drawback mentioned is the parking lot feeling small, and at least one guest reported a negative issue with room carpeting (stains and an unpleasant damp/sticky feel).
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