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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center

Visitors who are staying in the Port City to visit their favorite UNCW students, or who just require an accommodating place to stay that’s close to all of the Cape Fear region’s acclaimed attractions, can head to the nicely located Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington-University Center. Situated just a little more than a mile from the heart of the UNC campus, and an easy 10 minute drive away from both Wilmington’s historic downtown and the Wrightsville Beach shoreline, this central hotel is surrounded by amenities inside and out, which is sure to appease travelers of all tastes.

There are a number of restaurants, shopping centers, grocery stores and services in the hotel’s immediate area, but guests will find plenty of amenities close to home as well, including a free daily breakfast, a fitness center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a business center for working travelers. All of the rooms are modernly outfitted, and feature flat screen TVs with premium cable, mini-fridges, coffee makers, and microwaves, as well as little extras like free Wi-Fi and high pressure showerheads in the en suite bathrooms. With suite options that include kitchenettes and separate living areas, and a nice setting in the heart of the city, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites can accommodate all kinds of stays in the bustling Port City.

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