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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon

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Fitness facility
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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1838 College Drive Building 2, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 2Z8
  • Place, University of Saskatchewan
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffiths Stadium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal University Hospital
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Saskatoon, SK (YXE-John G. Diefenbaker Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Saskatoon

University stay.A stay at this University hotel places you steps from Griffiths Stadium and within a 5-minute walk of University of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Railway Museum and Museum of Antiquities are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Saskatchewan - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Griffiths Stadium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal University Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Diefenbaker Place - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Saskatoon City Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • John G. Diefenbaker Intl. Airport (YXE) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Mikes Casual Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Finn's Irish Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grainfields Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boston Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG

Hotel near University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Saskatoon hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2018
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed

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
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 4 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.
  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Saskatoon East University Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Saskatoon East University
Express Saskatoon University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Saskatoon East University
Holiday Inn Express Suites Saskatoon East University by IHG

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG is 7.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the John G. Diefenbaker Intl. Airport (YXE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG?

As of Jan 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG on Jan 19, 2026 start from $91.46, 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 & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG to downtown Saskatoon?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG is 1.7 mi away from Saskatoon.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Saskatoon East - University by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaitlin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

darla, Okotoks

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, absolutely the best breakfast we have ever had! Clean and quiet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EV charger
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for events
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maxine

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
very few restaurants around the area of the hotel , the breakfast buffet was terrible nothing was replenished and it was cold hardly ate anything very disappointed we had to buy food from the store we were so hungry. Probably won’t stay at hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very modern hotel! Excellent services, pool was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant and beyond helpful, clean comfy beds, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

Tena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a good hotel please keep it in good management. I always look for dark chocolate however done !!! It’s only milk in the canteen area. The breakfast always well looked after , clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dineen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHAN FAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpreet, East Amherst

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sherie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025