Holiday Inn Express Leeds-East by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (471 reviews)
2 Aberford Road , Leeds , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Overcrowded breakfast area
Cleanliness issues
Misleading booking experience

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Some guests noted cleanliness issues, including scratches and dents in the bathroom.
Service
8.93
Helpful and friendly staff received positive comments throughout the reviews.
Location
8.47
Convenient location appreciated by most guests.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms were comfortable and clean for most guests, with some noting basic quality.
Amenities
7.95
Amenities are decent; issues with TV internet noted but phone streaming worked.
Value for Money
7.91
Overall, guests felt the price was reasonable considering the service.
Food and Beverage
7.46
Breakfast was mentioned negatively due to overcrowding by permanent residents.
Overall Experience
7.93
Mixed experiences with concerns about hotel policies but generally positive for comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:27

Property Description

Convenient Location: Situated with easy access to the M1 and M62.
Comfortable Rooms: Equipped with modern amenities and free WiFi.
Dining Options: Enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet and neighboring restaurant.

To reserve a room at Holiday Inn Express Leeds-East, book now for a delightful stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 471 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.46
Overall Experience: 7.93
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paul • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Close by for what I needed

Cons:

There was a dog barking most of the night and ifelt a bit intimidated by all the guest's that the council had placed there

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Jill • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Location for where we needed to visit

Cons:

The cleanliness, the homeless people living there. The constant smell of drugs outside

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything that I scored points for

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • gb
8
OK for one night stay
Pros:

I choose here as my daughter was at the hospital nearby. Looked OK, the room was a little dated but had everything you needed The tea tray had yorkshire tea always a priority for me, pillows were good. The room was very cold when I arrived but it had a panel heater which I could control and didn't take long to heat up. Everything was clean and the bathroom had nice hand wash shower gel and shampoo branded. Slept OK

Breakfast had all the usual buffet items. The tomatoes had way too much pepper so couldn't eat t them everything else OK.

Was easy to check in and easy to check out.

Cons:

On the corridoor we were on., The rooms before our rooms seemed to be for council tenants? There were piles of dirty towels and laundry outside the room doors, along with bags of rubbish. This wasn't a welcoming sight. The dirty laundry was not in bags it was just piled high out side the doors

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Josammie76 • family_with_children • gb
7
Good for an overnight stay
Pros:

Clean comfortable room, really lovely staff, good breakfast, nice having the carvery just next door for dinner

Cons:

Was good to be on the ground floor but we had a family room above us and the children were still banging about playing in the early hours, not the hotels fault but maybe put the family rooms on the ground floor

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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clare • couple • gb
6
Okay if you dont mind not sleeping!
Pros:

The hotel is a typical IHG Express. Staff were kind and friendly and the room although quite small was fine for the night.

Cons:

We had almost no sleep for the entire night due to an internal door banging and keeping us both awake.
We were also supposed to be charge for our stay upon arrival but we had already had the money taken from the card on file before we arrived. Not great.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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lilian • couple • gb
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Ken • extended_group • gb
8
Just what we expected, as we have regularly used this hotel in the past.
Pros:

Lovely ground floor room which we hadn’t requested. My wife has mobility issues so was an unexpected bonus. Staff on reception was very helpful, helping with taxis and the like.

Cons:

Nothing not to like, other than a bit of noise from children. We have a family so know how excitable they can be but we didn’t let it spoil our weekend which was to cerebrate our sons 50th.( He lives in Rothwell).

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Staff couldn’t do enough for you
Quick to lend me an iron

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Vlad • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Dave • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Staff brilliant

Cons:

The fact that the hotel is being used for homeless people

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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scotty0044 • Friends getaway
2
Not a pleasant place to stay
Pros:

Not a pleasant place to stay. Noisy families woke us in the early hours and at 6am. The toilet didn't flush properly. The breakfast was average but they'd run out of bacon. The fruit juice was insipid and the coffee was awful. The receptionist, Faye was extremely friendly and helpful. I can't say what really put me off the place because it apparently contravenes TripAdvisor's policies and my previous reviews have been rejected, but it involved non-paying guests. What's the point if you can't give an honest review? Needless to say, I won't be visiting this hotel or any other in the chain again.

2026-03-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Passenger62714409073 • Friends getaway • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
2
Don't book it
Pros:

We arrived and settled in. I have no complaints with parking and room facilities. But I would warn people going that the hotel is full of non paying guest. At breakfast time there was no bacon I requested the staff if we could have more bacon. The bacon was not replenished so after eating my breakfast they decided to top up with bacon but that soon disappeared with the amount of non paying guest. This hotel chain will be the last time I use it.

2026-03-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Bob • couple • gb
9
Good overnight stay
Pros:

Conveniently placed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Bhambra • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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N6718KObeckyb • Solo travel • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
2
Didn't even get there...
Pros:

I booked a room here as I'm attending a social event in the adjoining restaurant - I thought I'd be extravagant and treat myself to a stay so I could have a drink, stay a bit later and not have to travel as far back and forth to the event the following day.
I then received an e-mail to say due to an error in their booking system they've overbooked and will be cancelling my booking.
[They most generously waived the cancellation fees - this just added insult to injury!]
They suggested trying the next closest Holiday Inn, about 4 miles away which "appeared to have availability". Well so did this one when I booked, so I'm not going to risk it again.
This alternative hotel cost more for the same package and would also involve me either driving or the expense of a taxi, and therefore negate the whole point of the hotel stay anyway. I don't live all that far away, I might as well just drive home.
So if you want to stay here, it's a gamble as to whether you'll get a room or just think you do and have your plans spoiled!

2026-02-05 • via Tripadvisor