Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (20000 reviews)
Thremhall Ave , Stansted Mountfitchet , GB

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Very convenient for Stansted Airport (shuttle and on-site Avis return)
Breakfast frequently praised (early options, substantial buffet)
Friendly and helpful staff in many reports
Comfortable beds and generally comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (dirty bedding, stained carpets, bathroom grout problems)
Shuttle and parking charges seen as expensive (£4 shuttle each way, costly parking)
Occasional communication/booking errors and reception mix-ups
Some guests report noise or room odours; TV/room amenities occasionally poor

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues: stained carpets, dirty bedding, grout/bathroom cleanliness problems and occasional room odours — overall below expected standard.
Service
8.7
Generally friendly and helpful staff (assisted with booking changes, provided early/to-go breakfast, friendly reception), though there are isolated communication/booking errors and a few reception mistakes.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised for proximity to Stansted Airport with shuttle access and on-site car-hire return — very convenient for airport travellers.
Room Quality
8
Beds and rooms described as comfortable and adequately sized, but some guests noted dated decor, occasional smells and issues like poor TV quality.
Amenities
7.9
Good practical amenities for flyers (early/free breakfast options, airport shuttle, Avis return) but frequent complaints about shuttle and parking charges and occasional gaps in shuttle information.
Value for Money
7.6
Many guests find the hotel reasonable due to free/early breakfast and airport convenience; however, added costs for shuttle/parking and some billing issues reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Breakfast is a clear highlight — repeatedly described as excellent/great with early options and a substantial buffet.
Overall Experience
8.6
A reliable airport hotel overall: convenient location, strong breakfast and generally friendly staff, tempered by occasional cleanliness problems and extra transport/parking charges.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:12

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport offers quick access for travelers.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each en suite room is equipped with tea/coffee facilities, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Entertainment and Connectivity
Guests can unwind in the hotel lounge with flat-screen TVs and a pool table, while staying connected with free WiFi throughout the property.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport for a seamless travel experience!

Important information:

The airport shuttle service is available 24 hours and will incur an additional charge of GBP 4 per adult. Children aged 15 and below are free of charge.

The airport shuttle service operates on the following schedule:
Airport to hotel: from BAY 19, at the coach station, quarter to and quarter past the hour.
Hotel to airport: on the hour and half past the hour.

Parking is available for 1 car per reserved room for GBP 14 per night.

On-site parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces, and your vehicle may be moved to an alternative secure car park.

Guests must register their vehicle as the car park is monitored.

If you have reserved a Family Room, as per the room description we would urge you to take into consideration for your comfort, the suggested maximum occupancy.
2 adults with 2 children under the age of 8 years, or 2 adults with 1 child over the age of 8 years.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 20000 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Maria • couple • be
8
Cher mais correcte
Cons:

Cher mais correcte

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Handy for the airport
Pros:

Clean and comfortable with a regular shuttle to the terminal.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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YELENA • couple • kz
8
Pros:

Расположение от аэропорта
Удобно для коротких остановок

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Margot • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • couple • au
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
8
Pros:

Breakfast very good
Location could be better but it was OK for our needs

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Andy • family_with_children • gb
9
Very pleased. Great location
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
10
Great place to stay when you’re travelling and the free breakfast is great.
Pros:

Close to the airport and good size room.

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Evelina Ivana • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Posizione molto comoda, vicino areoporto, è stato scelto proprio per questo motivo, avendo il volo al mattino presto.
Comoda navetta per e da areoporto, durata 5 minuti, funzionante 24h su 24h.
Camera spaziosa, bagno grande.
Buono anche il ristorante.
Di sicuro ci ritorneremo se volo con arrivo tardi alla notte o con volo presto al mattino.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ineke • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Great, very clean, helpful staff,clean rooms and easy to get to the airport with the shuttle bus

Cons:

The bed was really small!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Penny • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Good location near the airport

Cons:

Charged for parking - no mention of this when booking or any of the confirmation emails. Room was dirty, bed wasn't very comfortable and breakfast was not very good.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • couple • it
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jared • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Huong • couple • se
10
Bra service och tillgänglig buss transfer till flygplatsen inom 8 minuter.
Pros:

Mycket bra bemaning i dygnet runt samt trevlig och hjälpsam personaler.👍👍👍

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Eliza • family_with_children • de
1
Disaster.
Pros:

Not the best experience ever. It was the first time, when I stayed in the hotel with lots of dust (like as if they haven't opened the rood for a few month), wet used towels and bins filled with rubbish. There was a dripping tap, clogs of hair in the shower and extremely dirty carpets. If it wasn't an emergency, I would never stayed in the place like that and do not recommend to anyone.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Tadej • solo_traveller • si
5
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kat • couple • gb
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Good location. Breakfast is good.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee