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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Guests start their day with coffee by the inviting firepit or unwind after a workout with a dip in the outdoor pool at this convenient Lubbock hotel

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area is minutes from Texas Tech University. Enjoy a free full breakfast each morning and practical dry cleaning services. Relax by the outdoor firepit and pool throughout the day.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is £94
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Cots/infant beds
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

North Overton, a neighbourhood in Lubbock, is home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG. Carlock Building and Buddy Holly Statue and West Texas Walk of Fame are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at McPherson Cellars Winery and Meadowbrook Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jones AT&T Stadium, or consider a night out at Cactus Courtyard. Visit our Lubbock travel guide
Map
2115 Marsha Sharp Fwy, Lubbock, TX, 79415

What's nearby

  • A fascinating journey into the life of Buddy Holly and his musical influence to rock 'n' roll. This museum is full of artifacts and memorabilia that include many of his guitars and the pair of glasses he wore during his last concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA and recovered from the plane crash.
    Buddy Holly Center
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Texas Tech University is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States.
    Texas Tech University
    3 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Jones AT&T Stadium
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blue Light Live
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Lubbock, TX (LBB-Preston Smith Intl.)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    16 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    19 min walk
  • Braum’s
    15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG

Hotel near Texas Tech University
Free full breakfast, a firepit and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG. In addition to an outdoor entertainment area and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free newspapers, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and coffee/tea in reception
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 107 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 10 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM to 10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG on 4 Apr 2026 start from £94, including 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG located?

Located in North Overton, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Jones AT&T Stadium and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Texas Tech University. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center and Fresenius Medical Care at Lubbock Heart Hosptial are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Central - Univ Area by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 836 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here both coming and going on our trip..staff was great and the room was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Great reasonably priced hotel near the Texas tech campus. Lots of dining options and areas to walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff changed our room and let us check in early as the changed room was ready. So we were able to attend the Family Memorial we came to Lubbock for. Super!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the stadium and campus. Room was oversize so plenty of room inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, comfortable beds, and delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff very friendly ..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was one of the nicest that I had ever been in. Clean room and public spaces. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great stay. Clean hotel, comfortable bed, and loved the late check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I were treated very well the breakfast was very good the hotel was clean very welcome our room was really nice and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and friendly staff and a clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was friendly. Also it was very convenient being next right next to Texas Tech.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Friendly staff checking in and out. The stay was very enjoyable and the bed in the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was very friendly and professional! Made us feel very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoy staying here when I drive through Lubbock. Beds are comfortable, room is clean. Good breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5-Star Experience on a Budget

I love me a good hotel! This 1 checked off all the boxes as far as spacious, cleanliness and nice pool (main reason we book a hotel). The staff was very friendly and helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close and easy to get to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very clean and well maintained property. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short family trip - Friendly staff and very clean establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and bright property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel and location! The girls up front were so welcoming and kind to us!! Will be making another reservation when i stay in Lubbock again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with friendly staff, will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024