Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Davis - University Area, featuring free breakfast, Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, and fitness center near UC Davis and downtown.
Guests appreciate the hotel's clean rooms, friendly staff, and convenient location near downtown Davis and UC Davis. While generally quiet and family-friendly, some note noise insulation could be improved and walking to downtown after dark may feel unsafe.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Davis - University Area by IHG is a straightforward hotel featuring clean, comfortable accommodations suited to families and business travelers alike. Located just off I-80 and about a mile from downtown Davis and the University of California Davis campus, the property provides convenient access to local shops, restaurants, and university facilities. Guests have noted its quiet atmosphere and practical setting, although some mention the walk downtown can feel unsafe after dark.
The property offers a range of amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, free parking, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a business center. Additional conveniences like laundry service and accessibility features support a comfortable stay. While the hotel is not pet-friendly and lacks an airport shuttle, it is kid-friendly and smoke-free, catering well to families and non-smoking guests.
Reviews generally highlight the friendly, attentive staff, clean and spacious rooms, and a decent breakfast selection. Some guests have mentioned issues with thin walls impacting noise levels, but many find the accommodations suitable for their needs, especially for budget-conscious travelers or those attending events at the nearby university or conference center. The presence of an AmpUp electric vehicle charging station is a plus for eco-conscious guests.
Nearby attractions include the Crocker Art Museum and UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery, providing cultural and outdoor options. The property’s proximity to Sacramento International Airport—approximately a 26-minute drive—adds convenience for visitors arriving by air. This hotel is a practical choice for those seeking simple accommodations close to university activities and the downtown Davis area without the frills of a luxury stay.
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Very nice hotel! Very clean! Comfortable bed. Nice staff. Nice breakfast and breakfast room. Walls are thin so any small noise was heard. Had trouble sleeping because of that and forgot my ear plugs. The guests were very respectful it's just not noise insulated enough for me.
Nice lobby and pleasant staff. Room was clean. They came daily to resupply and clean if not declined. Just across the freeway from downtown.
Our family of 6 needed a place to stay for a busy soccer tournament weekend. Most places were fully booked and if they weren't they were expensive per night. I was lucky to find the last room here at a reasonable price so I jumped on it and have no regrets. The room was able to accommodate a family of 6, which most places won't. The overall experience was great, from arrival, overnight and in the morning. Staff is friendly, rooms are clean and have space to move around comfortably. We were able to sleep without disruption as it was generally quiet. The location is central and close to Downtown Davis and the Davis Legacy Soccer Complex. Breakfast items could improve compared to other places but not that big of a deal to me as it was good enough. My family will definitely stay here again.
Great hotel in Davis! Booked a room same day for a last minute overnight stay and it was beyond what I expected. Rooms were spotless, spacious, and updated. Staff very friendly! Complimentary breakfast offered good options and area was very clean. Parking was free, shaded, and right in front the building. Lots of quick food options walking distance. Safe location off main streets but without the traffic noise. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good non-luxury hotel.
The hotel is great. Clean rooms, easy check in, and great location to downtown Davis. The best part of our personal experience was meeting Bach, one of the front desk staff. He was so helpful, accommodating, and gave us some amazing recommendations around Davis. He also helped us with some complimentary bikes that we rode to downtown and had an amazing time on! The hotel is 5/5, and he is definitely 10/5. Keep us the awesome work!
Very nice hotel overall. The staff is very nice and my room was great. If someone in management is reading this please get a new water fountain. The best water option is the water cooler in the gym.
Clean, quiet hotel. Only downside is the location if you're wanting to walk downtown; it seems like a short distance away, but the walk across I-80 at night felt treacherous. But a Lyft ride is fast and cheap.
The rooms were clean good quality price was okay only thing I can't stand is having to get a parking pass walk in and out of the building to put the parking pass inside my car I already am in the building I'm already ready to go in my room
This unfussy hotel off I-80 is a mile from the shops and restaurants of downtown Davis, and the University of California Davis campus.
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