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Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Rochester with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area offers a convenient base near the University of Rochester. Enjoy continental breakfast, indoor pool, 24-hour gym, business center, free WiFi, dry cleaning, luggage storage, and lobby coffee. Visitors love the breakfast and staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Minifridge)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
717 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY, 14623

What's nearby

  • Monroe Community College - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tim Hortons Iceplex - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • University of Rochester - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Strong Memorial Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Highland Park - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 16 min drive
  • Greater Rochester Intl. Airport (ROC) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jay's Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG

Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near University of Rochester
At Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 452 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quinta Inn Rochester South
Quinta Rochester South
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rochester South Hotel Rochester
La Quinta Inn And Suites Rochester South
Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Rochester Brighton
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area
Holiday Inn Express Rochester University Area

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG on Dec 3, 2025 start from $105.0, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG located?

Located in Brighton, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monroe Community College and Cinemark Movies 10. Tim Hortons Iceplex and URMC Women's Health Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Rochester - University Area by IHG Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff and easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet enough, nice accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. Free breakfast was great. And a couple walkable restaurants in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I’ve stayed here a few times when visiting Rochester. It seems like the cleanliness is going downhill. The bathroom was very dirty. Hair in the tub. Hair and dirt on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anastasia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good; the pool was fine; didn't use the exercise room but it looked well kept. The room was a little crowded. There were three adults and it was a tight fit. Maybe that's routine for the Express Holiday Inns.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place person who checked us in was a little short not go friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in this time was big, but faced the busy freeway and was very noisy. The toilet paper holder was coming off the wall and there was a white stain on the couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shadae

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rooms filthy , hair and dirt everywhere . Took a paper towel to wipe the hair off the shower floor and it was brown indicating that it had not been thoroughly clean . Hair was on the toilet and floor and it was like it like I was in a house of hair . The poor staff tried. To fix it and she was working the front desk , and also had to come and clean the room . I won’t be coming back !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean roos
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ismayra

The staff was short at night time and every time we needed anything there was no one
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first room I was in, there was mould on the shower curtain and the towels were dirty. I was right beside the kitchen and my room filled up with grease smoke in the morning as they had the door to the kitchen open, so it was wafting down the hall. I was able to move rooms, which was great, but the second room still had issues. Parking felt safe, breakfast was good-- good options, but the rooms weren't all that great. There was chocolate milk or coffee on the window shade too? For the money I think there could have been better options in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had trash on the floor and a pair of socks in the corner next to the window. They made the beds how did they miss that? The alarm clock time was not updated. Neither was the microwave. When I called the front desk he said I don't know about that. He told me to leave a comment here! Didn't even offer to remove the socks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sumanth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ileana

Safe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Amenities
Stay was fine and staff were friendly. Hotel could use some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ning

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
restroom is kind of small
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The place was really nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness
Holiday Inn Express used to be our go to hotel, but we’re done after this trip. Neither of the beds had been changed after the last guest, they were just made back up. One of them still had lint from their pajamas on the sheets when we turned back the covers to go to bed. I called the front desk and was brought sheets to change myself. I understand that we got in at 1:30 am after a delayed flight, and no housekeeping staff was available, but I never should have had to make the call. In addition, there was hair on various parts of the toilet and pubic hair on the shower curtain as well as something smeared on the shower wall. We canceled our next night and went somewhere else. And guess what? When I got my emailed receipt, I was charged for both nights. Ridiculous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERESA

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

8/10 Good

Rob

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

Good pricing and friendly staff.

Everything was very clean and comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great for our one night stay! Close to Strong Memorial Hospital which was just what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025