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Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Rochester in Rochester

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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717 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY, 14623
  • Place, Monroe Community College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tim Hortons Iceplex
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Strong Memorial Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rochester, NY (ROC-Greater Rochester Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Minifridge)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Brighton stay.With a stay at this Brighton hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Monroe Community College and 2 miles (3 km) of Cinemark Movies 10. Tim Hortons Iceplex and URMC Women's Health Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Monroe Community College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cinemark Movies 10 - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tim Hortons Iceplex - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Rochester - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Strong Memorial Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 17 min drive
  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪DiBella's Subs - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

Hotel near University of Rochester in Rochester
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 452 square feet (42 square meters) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG was completed in March 2023.

This Rochester hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 452 sq ft of conference space
  • 42 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with video-game consoles and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rochester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Quinta Inn Rochester South
Quinta Rochester South
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester South Hotel Rochester
La Quinta Inn And Suites Rochester South
Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG is 4.7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG?

As of Feb 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG on Feb 28, 2026 start from $106.0, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 15.6 mi (26-min drive) from Ontario Beach Park.

Does Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG to downtown Rochester?

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG is 3.4 mi away from Rochester.

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

THOMAS, BELTON

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive and helpful - we got suggestions re where to have dinner nearby and they were overall lovely. The room was very clean, the heat worked perfectly (which was a real bonus bc it was frigid outside), ample towels, there was nothing we wanted that was not already provided. Staff even texted to make sure everything was up to snuff. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela, Webster

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I’ve stayed here a few times when visiting Rochester. It seems like the cleanliness is going downhill. The bathroom was very dirty. Hair in the tub. Hair and dirt on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had trash on the floor and a pair of socks in the corner next to the window. They made the beds how did they miss that? The alarm clock time was not updated. Neither was the microwave. When I called the front desk he said I don't know about that. He told me to leave a comment here! Didn't even offer to remove the socks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Holiday Inn Express used to be our go to hotel, but we’re done after this trip. Neither of the beds had been changed after the last guest, they were just made back up. One of them still had lint from their pajamas on the sheets when we turned back the covers to go to bed. I called the front desk and was brought sheets to change myself. I understand that we got in at 1:30 am after a delayed flight, and no housekeeping staff was available, but I never should have had to make the call. In addition, there was hair on various parts of the toilet and pubic hair on the shower curtain as well as something smeared on the shower wall. We canceled our next night and went somewhere else. And guess what? When I got my emailed receipt, I was charged for both nights. Ridiculous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first room I was in, there was mould on the shower curtain and the towels were dirty. I was right beside the kitchen and my room filled up with grease smoke in the morning as they had the door to the kitchen open, so it was wafting down the hall. I was able to move rooms, which was great, but the second room still had issues. Parking felt safe, breakfast was good-- good options, but the rooms weren't all that great. There was chocolate milk or coffee on the window shade too? For the money I think there could have been better options in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was dirty. Food crumbs under the desk, clump of what I hope was human hair under the chair, every horizontal surface had a very visible layer of dust, hair on shower floor because the drain was clogged and the phone didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is my second time staying at this hotel, and I feel like my room was definitely an upgrade from the last time and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anastasia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Peter

I had contacted you the same day I made this reservation by mistake and asked that you refund me since I could not stay at the hotel. You checked and told me that the hotel refused to refund my payment. So I cannot comment on my stay since I didn't avail of the hotel on Oct 27-28, since the dates were wrong. I will be having surgery in Strong Memorial in the next 3 months when I plan to spend time in a Rochester hotel before and after this surgery. Unless I get a refund for the reservation above, I will seek other hotels in the area. I feel cheated. I contacted you within 24 hours that. I had made a mistake and wanted a refund. I feel that is a reasonable request and hope the hotel enjoys using the money without my being able to stay in the hotel. Peter
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good; the pool was fine; didn't use the exercise room but it looked well kept. The room was a little crowded. There were three adults and it was a tight fit. Maybe that's routine for the Express Holiday Inns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in this time was big, but faced the busy freeway and was very noisy. The toilet paper holder was coming off the wall and there was a white stain on the couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Got there late so there wasn’t a lot of options. Checked in the room and there was a chicken wing meal in the refrigerator someone left before us. There were several long hairs all over the bathroom. The tub was gross. The room smelled and there was dust everywhere. Got a text that night from the hotel and told them but they didn’t respond. Barely slept but woke up and found another hotel and decided to cancel what was going to be a 2 night stay at the Holiday Inn. Checked out and advised the front desk staff it was gross and disgusting and we couldn’t stay we were cancelling and there was no apology no nothing. Guy didn’t care. Just kinda along for the ride and a paycheck apparently. Thought about speaking to a manager but unsure what good that would do since we weren’t taking our chances with the nasty hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff and easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shreyas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Octavian

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It took 25min for a person to show for a late check-in. I called the reception, knocked at the staff door and there was no answer for 25 min. Room was dirty: I found food/crap in the shower, on TV and on the wall. Batteries in the thermostat were low (visible warning) and died during the night leaving the AC unit on heat, I replaced them with the ones from the TV remote which were also low. I used batteries from my mouse. The hotel needs new management.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ismayra

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
The staff was short at night time and every time we needed anything there was no one
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lakea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet enough, nice accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. Free breakfast was great. And a couple walkable restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was horrible. I was supposed to have a handicap accessible room. They did not give us one or change us to a handicap room. I have a broken kneecap and needed bars by the shower and toilet for my safety. I had to use the handicap bathroom downstairs in the lobby even in the middle of the night. Also They did not make up the room and we had to go downstairs to the front desk to get our towels, toilet paper and Kleenex. They blamed it all on Hotels.com and said we didn't book thru them. This room is usually $84 . Yet we paid $250 plus tax per night. Frankly we should be reimbursed for our stay at $581.56 and I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. This is the first time I have ever written a negative review for anything, but this was truly a nightmare for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025