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Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green

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1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103

Need dates

  • 08/01/2025 – 09/30/2025
  • 02/01/2026 – 02/28/2026

Overview

Chain
IHG
Brand
Holiday Inn
Built
1995
Renovated
2015
Total meeting space
45,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms
218
Venue type
Hotel

Ratings

Northstar
3
AAA
3

Venue Highlights

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment

Recreational activities

  • Golf course on grounds
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Venue accessibility

  • Airport shuttle
  • Taxi

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Loading dock
  • Piano
  • Staging area

Distance from airport

  • 68 mi. from venue

Parking

  • Complimentary parking
  • Paid parking$5.00 / day
  • Bus parking

Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green Meeting Space

Total meeting space45,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms15
Largest room19,580 sq. ft.
Second largest room4,796 sq. ft.
Space (Private)30,919 sq. ft.
Space (Semi-private)13,489 sq. ft.
Space (Outdoor)7,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit Space29,776 sq. ft.
Filters
Meeting rooms
Room size
Ceiling height
Room dimensions
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
  • Salon A
988 sq. ft.
12 ft.
38 ft. x 26 ft.
75
30
50
75
75
  • Salon B
2,052 sq. ft.
12 ft.
38 ft. x 54 ft.
150
48
110
150
150
  • Salon C
988 sq. ft.
12 ft.
38 ft. x 26 ft.
75
30
50
75
75
  • Ballroom
  • Outdoor
19,008 sq. ft.
19 ft.
89 ft. x 220 ft.
1,500
-
1,000
1,500
1,700
  • Ballroom A
4,620 sq. ft.
20 ft.
89 ft. x 55 ft.
375
100
250
375
335
  • Ballroom B
4,796 sq. ft.
20 ft.
89 ft. x 55 ft.
400
100
250
375
400
  • Ballroom C
4,796 sq. ft.
20 ft.
89 ft. x 55 ft.
375
100
250
375
400
  • Ballroom D
  • Outdoor
4,796 sq. ft.
20 ft.
89 ft. x 55 ft.
375
100
250
375
400
  • Meeting Room 1 & 2
2,652 sq. ft.
12 ft.
52 ft. x 51 ft.
230
66
140
200
230
  • Meeting Room 1
1,275 sq. ft.
12 ft.
51 ft. x 26 ft.
115
33
70
100
115

Guest Rooms

Total guest rooms218
Single (1 bed)128
Double (2 beds)90
Suites22
Tax rate13%

Local Attractions

NCM Motorsports Park

Recreation
7 mi. away
Conveniently located off I-65 exit 28 and just minutes from the National Corvette Museum, the NCM Motorsports Park offer activities for novice drivers all the way to highly skilled racers – both on four wheels or two. There are even activities for those with no experience and no sports car to call their own! For visitors wanting a thrill, the NCM Kartplex offers high speed go-karts perfect to arrive and drive action including junior and two-seater karts. Race against friends or family for a fun and exciting session on the kart track. Minimum height is 48” to drive the junior karts and 60" for the adult carts or a valid drivers’ license. Passengers in the two-seater karts must be 42" tall. Closed toe shoes required for all (and available for purchase if needed). Regular hours are… More
505 Grimes Road
Bowling Green, KY, US 42101

Lost River Cave & Zipline

Recreation
3 mi. away
Kentucky’s only Underground Cave Boat Tour and treetop Flying Squirrel Zipline await you at Lost River Cave. Choose to explore or soar into adventure as you discover this Kentucky natural wonder!
2818 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, KY, US 42101

National Corvette Museum

Museum
15 minutes away
Not only is the Corvette America's favorite sports car, but it's also the longest-running model car in the nation's history! And no other automotive museum in the world is dedicated to a single model car. So it's no wonder that enthusiasts and visitors alike are entranced by the 115,000 square foot National Corvette Museum located just off I-65 in Bowling Green, Kentucky! This top rated Kentucky attraction features over 70 Corvettes, most of which are on loan by private donors, that are showcased in periodic settings and include mint classics, prototypes, rare finds and racing champs. Families will enjoy the KidZone with hands-on activities for children, and the exhibit hall features rotating exhibits not always focused on the Corvette. Big kids love making their friends… More
350 Corvette Dr.
Bowling Green, KY, US 42101

Beech Bend Raceway

Recreation
15 minutes away
Beech Bend Raceway features a nationally recognized quarter-mile drag strip as well as an oval track for stock car racing. Also for the whole family there is Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon which is open from May to September with dozens of rides and a large water park.
798 Beech Bend Road
Bowling Green, KY, US 42101

GM Corvette Assembly Plant

Business district
15 minutes away
Every Corvette made in the world today is produced in Bowling Green, KY. You can see the step by step production of America's favorite sports car again beginning sometime in 2019 as public tours have been temporarily suspended for Plant retooling. Visit the tour website for the latest information.
600 Corvette Dr.
Bowling Green, KY, US 42101

CrossWinds Golf Course

Recreation
0 mi. away
Enjoy 18 holes of golf at CrossWinds Golf Course - conveniently located adjacent to the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel.
1031 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY, US 42103

Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC)

Theater
2 mi. away
SKyPAC hosts a bustling schedule of local and touring arts performances, and exhibitions. The facility includes an 1,800-seat state-of-the-art auditorium that hosts Broadway Musicals, Family Entertainment, Concerts and Comedians, it also serves as the home of Orchestra Kentucky.
601 College Street
Bowling Green, KY, US 42101

Mammoth Cave National Park

Recreation
28 mi. away
There are caves all around the world, but none compare to Mammoth Cave! As the world’s longest-known cave system with over 400 known miles of passageways, this natural wonder and World Heritage Site should be on everyone’s list of must-have experiences. Mammoth Cave National Park is just 30 minutes from Bowling Green, Ky. and can easily be added to any Bowling Green or Kentucky vacation itinerary. A variety of underground tours offer a glimpse at 350 million-year-old rocks and fascinating animals adapted to life in the dark. It's the second-oldest tourist attraction in America, celebrating 200 years of cave tours in 2016. You will hear remarkable stories of human history including how African Americans played a vital role in developing both cave… More
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway
Mammoth Cave, KY, US 42259

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The atrium-style hotel and Kentucky hospitality welcome you to the Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green. If you're looking for hotels in Bowling Green near Western Kentucky University, General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant, Fruit of the Loom corporate headquarters, Beech Bend Park and Lost River Cave, look no further. Our full service hotel offers 218 spacious guestrooms opening to a garden filled atrium.

Seasonality

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High season
Oct 1 – Nov 20
Jul 5 – Sep 30
Jan 15 – Mar 31
Shoulder season
Apr 1 – Jul 4
Low season
Jan 1 – Jan 14
Nov 21 – Dec 31

Cancellation Policy

Individual guestrooms are subject to a 24 hour prior to arrival cancellation policy. Group reservations vary pursuant to contract details.

Additional Information

Our hotel is connected to the Sloan Convention Center and the two facilities offer approximately 45,000 square feet of event space. The Sloan Convention Center features ground level load in access, perfect for conventions & exhibits.