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Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Kearney with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Kearney welcomes travelers with practical amenities for a comfortable stay. Enjoy the breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, free WiFi, and indoor pool. The helpful staff consistently impresses with attentive service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
508 2nd Ave S, Kearney, NE, 68847

What's nearby

  • Viaero Event Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Younes Conference Center South - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Apple Fun Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Classic Car Collection - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • University of Nebraska Kearney - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kearney, NE (EAR-Kearney Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barista's Daily Grind - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a library, and laundry facilities at Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A gift shop, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Rainfall showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
10 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
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, 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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 AM to 11 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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Kearney
Holiday Inn Express Kearney
Kearney Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Kearney Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM–11 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG?

As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG on Nov 11, 2025 start from $135.0, 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 Kearney by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG located?

Situated in Kearney, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Platte River and Viaero Event Center. Younes Conference Center South and Big Apple Fun Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Kearney by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 682 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Affordable and clean hotel

The hotel was very clean, our room was very clean, the pool was well kept. They do offer a free hot breakfast with a great variety. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Clean and comfortable. Can’t wait to try breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast & service was amazing! Locations of ice machines were not marked and after asking there was only one in working order.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and we had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

Comfortable, quiet, well-maintained hotel

From friendly staff to clean, comfortable room, Holiday InnExpress met all our needs. We especially liked the easy to use shower and built in night light. Breakfast met our needs and coffee was hot and tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent service. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stays with Holiday Inn

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience with our four grandkids.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convient-no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a suite, loved the pullout bed. Entire family was able to stay in one room. Clean, accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Property was clean and well kept!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk employees were very helpful and friendly and the breakfast was fantastic and included hot meal choices like eggs sausage and gravy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nearby bbq place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean. The staff was very friendly. Breakfast was awesome! The only downside was how uncomfortable the beds were.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Thauna

Liked: Amenities
Easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located right off the freeway. We can always rely on HI Express!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. Breakfast was the only thing that wasn’t great but the same as most hotels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022