Stay Smart at Our Urbana - Champaign, IL Hotel Nestled between the cities of Urbana and Champaign, our hotel is ideally located just off I-74 near the University of Illinois, home of the Fighting Illini. We're sure you will enjoy everything there is to see and do in this metropolitan area that boasts successful businesses and tons of charm. The Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Urbana - Champaign (U of I Area) is a hotel in Urbana, IL that's near the University of Illinois flagship campus, as well as companies such as Flex-N-Gate, Kraft USA, Solo Cup Corporation, Kirby Foods Inc., Carle Clinic Association and Provena Covenant Medical Center. Our hotel's 24-hour business center is great for finishing a presentation, while our meeting room is the perfect place to hold a business event or reception. If you're in town on vacation, there's so much you can do in Champaign and Urbana, IL. The hotel's location is convenient to shopping at the Market Place Mall, concerts and events at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and sports games at Assembly Hall and Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois. There are also several golf courses, and the charming downtown areas of Urbana and Champaign are a short drive from our hotel. Urbana - Champaign, IL is a great place to visit. You can enjoy hotel amenities like a fitness center, indoor pool, whirlpool and complimentary Express Start hot Breakfast Bar. Make your reservations today!