The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels

Hotels
Accor
7.1 (3137 reviews)
Southern Way , Harlow , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Welcoming staff, especially Ufuoma
Cons:
Dated rooms
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Generally clean rooms noted in multiple reviews, but some comments about dated rooms.
Service
8.1
Staff, particularly Ufuoma, received high praise for their welcoming attitude and professionalism.
Location
7.6
Location was mentioned positively for both convenience and business meetings.
Room Quality
6.6
Some rooms described as dated, while others appreciated the cleanliness and comfort.
Amenities
7.1
Good facilities like hair dryer and kettle, but absence of included breakfast noted.
Value for Money
7.1
Some amenities such as food quality and service could improve, reflecting on value.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Mixed reviews on the quality of food with mentions of cold meals and limited options.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall positive experiences balanced with concerns about certain aspects of stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:27

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport, The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels is easily accessible from junction 7 of the M11 and minutes from the M25. Perfect for business travelers with its proximity to Harlow Business Park.

Modern Amenities
With 119 modern en suite guest rooms, enjoy comforts like tea/coffee facilities and flat-screen satellite TV. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and take advantage of chargeable on-site parking.

Dining and Business Facilities
Savor global flavors at The Sculpt Restaurant or host meetings in the business center with 9 versatile meeting rooms.

Book your stay at The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Please note that bed preferences are available upon request only and cannot be guaranteed. This has to be confirmed by the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 6 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

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Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 3137 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.1
Location: 7.6
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 7.1
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Patrick couple gb
4
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Cooley solo_traveller gb
6
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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daniel solo_traveller gb
8
Rude staff in the morning
Pros:

How the staff were happy to greet us and help us through paying through the app which is supposed to be cheaper

Cons:

That they used the app then double charged me by using my visa card for a second payment for same evening on their computers

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
9
Comfortable hotel. Super staff and breakfast. Busy area good for motorway, not for walking to town
Pros:

Wonderful staff - friendly and nothing too much trouble.
Superb breakfast
Comfortable room

Cons:

Customers who are booked for the same days as large coach parties would benefit from being given separate breakfast time or to be notified when that large group would be present so that they can avoid not getting into restaurant and having to eat at a low table in Reception. Breakfast was however amazing!!

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
7
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Davis solo_traveller gb
3
A banqueting hotel, pit stop stay place
Pros:

Resturant wasnt open at 5pm on saturday was told to pizza at the bar

Cons:

£10 parking fee

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Salieu couple gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Paul extended_group gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
1
Poor stay
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Beds were uncomfortable. Shower was small and 2 different rates for breakfast. £10 pounds for Sunday and £12 for Monday

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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dan solo_traveller ro
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Jason de paola solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Mr Stockle solo_traveller gb
2
Money needs to be spent on better facilities in the room instead of none essential facilities
Pros:

The biscuits and the new Nespresso machine are a nice touch.

Cons:

There were stains on the pillow Case and the Bed sheet. There was a screw sticking out of the bath panel. My Main dislike was the fact that the weather outside was 35° and the Air Con wasn't working! Which meant that the room was seriously uncomfortably Hot! The window barely opened! And there was no fan
In the rooms! I barely slept due to being so bloody hot!!

Also the parking Charge going up from £6 per vehicle to £10 per vehicle is an absolute Joke!! Considering it used to be free!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Brenda solo_traveller gb
9
Great location for Harlow Rugby Club
Pros:

Easy to check in and out
The room was equipped with tea, coffee and biscuits
Toiletries were provided
Good location for the venue we were attending

Cons:

The room we were in was a long distance from the reception
It was quiet so staff weren't at the bar to serve drinks we needed to request a service a couple of times in order to purchase drinks
The single beds in our twin room were not that comfortable and the mattress tended to slide when turning over during the night

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Bilal couple fr
7
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Geraldine solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

I am extremely surprised at how friendly and welcoming the staff at the Harlow Hotel was,
from the moment l walked into the hotel, the front of house staff was exceptionally welcoming and accomadating towards me.
The hotel met with all my needs throughout my one night stay.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
3
Look somewhere else
Pros:

The staff were very helpful im trying to solve the various problems that we encountered. They offered us a free drink at the bar for the problems that we had encountered.
I felt sorry for the staff, as it seemed that their primary role was damage control.
The breakfast was OK.

Cons:

The hotel is really showing its age, with dated decor and numerous signs of wear and tear. There were a lot of things that were wrong.
Our first problem was that the room we were assigned was at the end of the hotel and very noisy from the adjacent main road. Fortunately, the staff changed the room. Again, it was a twin room, rather than a double, which they were unable to provide. In addition the air-conditioning wasn't working in that room, although this did not turn out to be a problem, despite the hot weather.
In the second room, the toilet cistern was faulty and leaked. The staff did their best to fix it, without success, with the result that it leaked rather noisily all night and kept us awake, even though we shut the bathroom door. In addition to this, there was the noise of running water - like a white noise that continued until around 7am.
We had dinner included in our package but for some reason we were not able to eat in the restaurant and had to eat in the bar area.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Morris couple gb
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Madeleine Esther solo_traveller gb
6
It was an adequate hotel for what I needed
Pros:

The staff were amazing and friendly

Cons:

The Hotel is in need of some refurbishment especially the carpets downstairs and the outside space also the air on in my friends room was not working at all.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Layla solo_traveller gb
8
Great
2026-05-24 via Nuitee