Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Wilmington, University Ctr  

In Wilmington near the airport and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Minutes from Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park, Mayfaire Town Center and the New Hanover County Arboretum. Easy access to the USS North Carolina Battleship, Airlie Gardens and the Historic Downtown Riverfront, with Wrightsville Beach about seven miles away.

A mid-size hotel with 131 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators, LCD TVs and pillowtop beds. Rooms have private bathrooms with shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; some rooms offer video-game console hookups and cable entertainment. Expect clean, modern rooms and a lobby with a cozy fireplace.

Seasonal outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and outdoor charcoal grills for an easy cookout. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, free self parking and tour/ticket assistance. Take a refreshing dip in the pool or unwind by the lobby fire after a day exploring the coast.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet and free Wi‑Fi throughout. A 24-hour business center plus 1,600 sq ft of newly remodeled meeting and conference space make this a smart pick for corporate stays. Quick commutes to local employers like GE, Corning, PPD and Verizon Wireless.

Complimentary daily buffet breakfast with hot and cold items—think signature cinnamon rolls and pancakes to start your day. Simple, grab-and-go morning fuel before hitting the beach or the boardroom.