HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ROCHESTER - UNIVERSITY AREA BY IHG, Rochester

Located on East Henrietta Road, the hotel is a 5-minute drive from the University of Rochester and URMC Medical Center. It is 8 km from The Strong National Museum of Play and close to the George Eastman Museum. A bus stop with a $1 fare into downtown is directly outside. Several restaurants are within walking distance, including TGI Fridays, Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse, and Chopstix. The property is also a 15-minute drive from Sea Breeze Amusement Park and near the I-390 highway for easy regional travel.

Each of the 105 non-smoking rooms includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower (some rooms have bathtubs), hair dryer, and Dove-brand toiletries. In-room amenities feature a coffee maker, microwave, mini-fridge, black-out shades, ironing board, flat-screen TV with cable, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Rooms are generally compact, so guests who prefer more space may consider a larger layout. Rooms on the highway side can experience road noise; those on higher floors or the front of the building tend to be quieter. The heating and air conditioning units can be audible during operation.

Breakfast offers a varied menu including egg whites, omelets, sausage gravy, biscuits, pork or turkey sausage rounds, hot cinnamon buns, chocolate milk, yogurt, walnuts, and raisins. A pancake machine is available for children. The buffet is served on disposable plates and cups. Breakfast hours typically run from 6:00 to 10:00 AM, but occasionally close earlier at 9:30 AM, so confirming the exact time at check-in is recommended. Coffee and tea are available 24 hours in the lobby.

The indoor heated pool is open daily and provides pool towels and sun umbrellas. It is a comfortable temperature for swimming and is popular with families. The fitness centre is equipped with elliptical machines, free weights, a stationary bike, and a treadmill. It is open 24 hours and tends to be quiet. There is no spa, hot tub, or sauna on the property.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, free on-site parking (first-come, first-served), and a business centre with a printer and scanner. A meeting room with 37 m² is available for an additional fee. Guest laundry is self-service and free; daily housekeeping is provided. The front desk operates 24 hours and offers express check-in/out, luggage storage, and language interpretation in English, Hindi, and Spanish. Accessibility features include lifts to all floors, accessible parking (12 spaces), visual alarms, and Braille signage. Payment is accepted via major credit cards (Amex, Mastercard, Diners, Carte Blanche, Visa, Discover, JCB).