STAYBRIDGE SUITES WILMINGTON EAST BY IHG, Wilmington

The hotel sits just 6 km from New Hanover County International Airport and 2 km from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Wrightsville Beach is 8 km away; no hotel shuttle serves the beach, so Uber or a rental car is recommended. Several dining options are within walking distance, including Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House (0.5 km) and Applebee's (0.5 km). Inland Greens Golf Course is 4 km from the property. The area provides convenient access to downtown Wilmington and local shopping centers.

Room choices include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. All suites feature a kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and cookware. Living areas include a sofa bed, 55-inch flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a desk. Two-bedroom suites offer two bathrooms. Beds are consistently described as extremely comfortable. While many suites are found clean and spacious, some areas may show signs of heavier use or past pet occupancy; a room request can help. No rooms have balconies. Accessible suites and complimentary cribs are available.

A full hot breakfast is served every morning: weekdays 6:30-9:30 AM, weekends 7:30-10:30 AM. Offerings include eggs, bacon or sausage, hot potatoes, waffles, oatmeal with toppings, fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, muffins, and scones. Monday through Wednesday evenings, a complimentary social hour runs 5:30-7:00 PM with wine and beer. The hotel has no restaurant but offers a snack bar and a minimarket. Two gas grills and an outdoor fireplace are available for guest use. Several restaurants are within a short walk.

The indoor saltwater pool is heated and open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM year-round. A fitness centre is on-site, and guests also receive free access to Anytime Fitness located next door. Outdoors, there are BBQ facilities, an outdoor fireplace, and board games available. Nearby off-site activities include bowling, canoeing, cycling, fishing, and snorkelling (some free, some for a fee).

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Private parking is available on-site by reservation and costs $4.93 per day; accessible parking spots are included. The 24-hour front desk offers luggage storage free of charge. Guest laundry facilities are complimentary. A business centre with fax/photocopying is also free. Daily housekeeping is included; dry cleaning is available for a fee. Pet allowed with fees; service dogs are welcome at no extra charge. The hotel is fully non-smoking with designated smoking areas. Safety features include key card access, smoke alarms, and in-room safes. A lift serves all floors. The property has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.