Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8 (7336 reviews)
15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Off Coldhams Lane , Cambridge , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Parking charges
Shabby conditions in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Issues mentioned regarding hygiene and cleanliness.
Service
9
Friendly and helpful staff, good service overall.
Location
8.5
Convenient location, accessible to major routes.
Room Quality
7
Rooms were small and some issues reported with facilities.
Amenities
8
Adequate amenities, though some were not well maintained.
Value for Money
8.5
Good value considering the inclusion of breakfast and services.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast was noted to be chaotic and some food quality issues.
Overall Experience
8
Average experience, met expectations for budget accommodation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:31

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our stylish hotel rooms equipped with air cooling, 32-inch TVs, and Freeview channels. Enjoy complimentary WiFi, a work area, and free tea and coffee for a relaxing stay.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in a delicious meal at our restaurant or catch a game on the wide-screen TV at the hotel bar. Start your day right with a hearty breakfast buffet offering a variety of options from scrambled eggs to pastries.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just 2 miles from Cambridge’s city centre, our hotel provides easy access to local parks, shops, and the renowned Cambridge University. Don't miss out on exploring attractions like the Cambridge Corn Exchange, Fitzwilliam Museum, and the scenic River Cam.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Cambridge for a memorable experience!

Important information:

If using a Sat Nav to find the hotel, please use CB1 3LH as the postcode.

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

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

  • 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 extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 7336 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Claire solo_traveller fr
10
Parfait !
Pros:

Très bon petit déjeuner, complet (salé et sucré)
Emplacement parfait de l’hôtel - calme, à 10 min à pied pour prendre le bus vers le centre-ville de Cambridge
Parking très pratique, disponible pour 6 livres pour 24h après remise d’une réduction par l’hôtel
Personnel très sympathique, très bon séjour, je reviendrai avec plaisir

Cons:

Rien ☺️

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
4
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Khanbaber solo_traveller au
10
Super awesome Hotel
Pros:

Super awesome place to stay

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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nelly solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Très confortable et bien situé ( ligne de bus à 7 minutes à pied menant au centre ville). Très bon petit déjeuner.

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children gb
9
Cons:

In first room

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Roland couple nl
9
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Christian couple fr
8
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Peplinski solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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GURAY solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller ug
6
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Melanie couple gb
10
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
8
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Ed couple gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable and good value.

Cons:

Breakfast could have been hotter, perhaps by warming the plates
Limited wardrobe/storage.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Mark family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

De bedden waren goed.

Cons:

Bij het ontbijt waren er geen vleeswaren en geen kaas

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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luke couple gb
10
Great stay very good value for money
Pros:

Great location. Walked into Cambridge quite a long walk but very straight forward and breakfast was excellent and good value for money

Cons:

It all

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Greg solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

I like the IHG hotels, good standard and you know what to expect, didn’t disappoint

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Scott family_with_children gb
7
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller gb
7
Nice, but the beds are really uncomfortable
Pros:

Staff were nice and rooms were pretty clean and spacious. Housekeeping were really sweet and we weren't expecting them to come after the first night so that was a pleasure surprise. Breakfast had decent vegan options.

Cons:

The beds are hard as rock and the pillows are really firm and pretty flat. Mostly we were looking for a comfortable room to use as a base because we were only really sleeping there and out all day/evening so in that regard, it was really disappointing how uncomfortable the bed was. My partner and I both were tossing and turning and have gone home with sore backs. We're in our early thirties and fine with medium firm mattresses, but these remind me more of camping on the frozen ground with just a roll mat. I also don't know if we were in an accessible room or something but instead of shower, we had a wet room and personal preference, I'd rather have a shower cubicle because I get cold easily and I find showing in wet room, the steam doesn't make the air around you as warm as when you're in a shower cubicle because it has to fill the entire room

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Holmes solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee