Holiday Inn Express - Derry - Londonderry by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (3722 reviews)
31 Strand Road , Derry Londonderry , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Dirty toilet bowl
Noisy environment
TV issues
Disorganized breakfast service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Multiple mentions of cleanliness, however a complaint regarding a dirty toilet bowl and a cut in the bed.
Service
9.15
Positive sentiment regarding staff friendliness and helpfulness throughout the reviews.
Location
9.15
Multiple positive remarks about the hotel's central location and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.15
General satisfaction with room comfort but noted issues with the TV and maintenance.
Amenities
8.15
Mixed reviews, but overall satisfied with the available amenities.
Value for Money
8.65
Good sentiment regarding the value, though some wish for additional amenities like a fridge.
Food and Beverage
7.65
Food generally appreciated, but breakfast service was disorganized.
Overall Experience
8.65
Generally positive experiences, with a few complaints noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:37

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Comforts
Holiday Inn Express - Derry - Londonderry, an IHG Hotel, located just 300 meters from Guildhall, offers a 3-star stay with a shared lounge, restaurant, and bar. The rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and cozy bedding, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Allergy-Free Environment and Helpful Staff
This property boasts an allergy-free setting and multilingual staff available at the 24-hour front desk, offering assistance in German, English, Spanish, and Italian. Guests can expect practical guidance and a welcoming atmosphere throughout their stay.

Recreational Activities and Nearby Attractions
Ideal for leisure travelers, Holiday Inn Express provides opportunities for cycling and easy access to attractions like Oakfield Park, Raphoe Castle, and Beltany Stone Circle. Don't miss out on exploring the rich cultural heritage of Derry Londonderry during your visit.

Ready to experience a blend of comfort and convenience? Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Derry - Londonderry, an IHG Hotel today!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LDY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3722 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 7.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Vanda • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nanda • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Had a great time
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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patricia • extended_group • ie
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mechele • family_with_children • je
9
3 star hotel very clean and spacious enough.Breakfast included Helpful staff
Pros:

They initially gave me a very noisy room at the front I went back to reception they changed immediately to a quiet room

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Dan • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Declan • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Shayna • couple • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • uy
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Tommy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Room excellent staff really friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • family_with_children • gb
10
Great place to stay in Derry
Pros:

The staff at the hotel are so welcoming and friendly! The hotel is an excellent location close beside local transport and within walking distance of everything, really the best place to stay to make the most of your visit

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard130172 • solo_traveller • gb
8
1 night in derry
Pros:

Did the job perfectly well. Great central location.
Good quality breakfast too.

Cons:

Not a lot

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
6
If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing stay....Avoid!
Pros:

The hotel was clean, stylish and the staff were really polite, professional and helpful. The room was large, clean, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Breakfast was really nice. The location of the hotel to the main sights of Derry was perfect and the close proximity of the car park was helpful.

Cons:

Sadly, someone has made the decision to create a karaoke bar right underneath the hotel. A karaoke bar that is part of the hotel. I just can't understand why this was thought to be a good idea from a noise point of view. Our room was on the 2nd floor and toward the back of the hotel, so in theory, it should have been quiet. However, the noise and vibration of the music below comes up through the floors of the hotel and goes on well after midnight, meaning we couldn't sleep. To top it off the door to the room is so badly fitted that the bright light from the corridor illuminates the room all night but also allows the noises of people shouting down the corridor when they are returning from the bar.
Whilst I appreciate that people stay in hotels for celebrations/parties/nights out etc and that there will always be noise, I just wouldn't have thought that the Holiday Inn was that kind of destination and given the demographic of people we were having breakfast with, I don't think they did either.
The reviews on the hotel looked so positive when I booked, but the recent addition of the noisy bar, I suspect, will change that over the coming months.
If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing stay, this isn't it, and I would avoid, which is such a shame as the staff and facilities were great!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lillie • couple • us
7
Pros:

The location was peak and the staff was great.

Cons:

The room is very loud. We couldn’t sleep from the noise outside. The bathroom sink and toilet was leaking? And the shower wasn’t draining well

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee