Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (1941 reviews)
Walking Field Lane , Poole , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Noise issues
Limited room storage
Hidden parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
7.66
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness, but some noted dusty areas and lack of hot water.
Service
9.13
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful, providing good service.
Location
9.17
Location received praise for its convenience to nearby venues and attractions.
Room Quality
7.12
Several reviews pointed out issues with room preparation and inadequate storage for clothing.
Amenities
7.65
Comments on limited amenities and inadequate breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.11
While some considered it good value, hidden costs like parking and variable room quality lowered perceptions.
Food and Beverage
8.16
Breakfast was generally well-reviewed, though some suggested a wider choice.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall positive experiences with a mix of comments reflecting both highs and lows.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:30

Property Description

Convenient Location
Holiday Inn Express Poole is ideally situated just a short walk from Poole's ferry port and rail station, making travel connections a breeze. Explore the vibrant restaurants of Poole Quay and enjoy the stunning natural harbor, all within close proximity.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort in our en-suite contemporary rooms equipped with all the essentials for a relaxing stay, including Freeview TVs, power showers, and blackout curtains. Stay connected with free WiFi throughout the hotel and start your day right with a delicious breakfast buffet.

Entertainment and Convenience
Take advantage of our 24-hour reception, on-site restaurant, and stylish lounge and bar area featuring Sky Sports. Whether you're here for business or leisure, our modern meeting rooms cater to your needs. With attractions like the Lighthouse theatre and Dolphin Shopping Centre nearby, there's always something to explore.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Poole for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Holiday Inn Express Poole offers car parking at the rear of the hotel, which is monitored by an external company. Parking is charged per night and guests are required to enter their car registration details on arrival.

Please note that all rooms are cleaned as per IHG Clean Promise.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.

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

Property Policies

  • 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    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.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1941 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.66
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 7.12
Amenities: 7.65
Value for Money: 8.11
Food and Beverage: 8.16
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Diane solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Lee family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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white family_with_children gb
5
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Noel family_with_children ie
6
Pros:

Lovely staff

Cons:

Parking a bit of an issue

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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white family_with_children gb
6
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
S
STEVE family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Clean

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
S
Simon couple gb
7
Good value and location.
Pros:

Good location and parking. Very good value.

Cons:

No furniture with drawers in the room. Breakfast good for the price although scrambled eggs poor quality.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Kerry solo_traveller gb
2
Clean but noisy and staff were quite rude
Pros:

It was clean and cosy

Cons:

My room was noisy with noise from the outside area and the staff member was quite rude upon my arrival

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Valerie family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Good choice at breakfast. Room clean and comfortable.
Only slight negative was the dinner menu - felt it was limited on healthy options.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
9
Enjoyed everything but for beds.
Pros:

Room was adequate.

Cons:

Bed was too hard.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
H
Hartwell family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
8
Good location
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No working television in the room. Having to pay for parking

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Elaine family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

A bit of a walk to get to the town, in very heavy downpours.... Not your fault the weather was crap 🙄

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
H
Hannah solo_traveller gb
6
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
M
Mark family_with_children gb
2
Try the Travelodge instead
Pros:

The staff were friendly although we were lied to by one member of staff who told us we were being upgraded. The breakfast was good.

Cons:

We were initially pleasantly surprised with our room - it was large with a small sofa and had tea/coffee making facilities, however, the walls were very thin and we could hear the couple next door talking to each other. Then, just before 6am, we heard doors banging every minute or so and this went on for hours. When we went down for breakfast, we worked out that we must have been above the kitchen.
We then asked politely if it was possible for us to move to a different room for our 2nd night. The lady at the desk was very helpful and, after some searching on the system, said she would move us to an upgraded room on the floor above and on a different side of the hotel. We repacked our belongings and left it with the hotel staff to move our cases to the new room. When we returned to the hotel in the early evening, we went to our new room which was smaller than our original one (despite supposedly being an upgrade) and found that the Aircon/heating wasn't working and there was a massive draft through the windows which was enough to make the heavy curtains move. There was a moderate breeze outside but it sounded like a hurricane as the wind howled and whistled through the ill-fitting window.
All in all, 2 poor night's sleep and very poor value for money at a hotel chain which I had previously trusted.
Do yourselves a favour and stay at the Travelodge (less than half the price) where some friends stayed and had no problems at all.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
J
Joan couple gb
10
We had a great time, the serving staff at breakfast were lovely and we will be back
Pros:

Very smart, great location, very. Lean, nice staff, good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple gb
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
B
ben family_with_children gb
7
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Maureen solo_traveller gb
8
Would return
Pros:

The location and easy to find, the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff

Cons:

The bathroom was very small and I am glad I am a small person!
No evening meals available despite reception staff stating that there was evening food available but only toasties and pizza were available

2026-01-29 via Nuitee