Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.3 (5876 reviews)
19 Bridle Path , Watford , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Expensive food
Room odors
Comfort of sofa bed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Rooms were clean and well maintained based on various reviews, though some mentioned room odors.
Service
8.56
Staff consistently received positive remarks for being friendly and professional.
Location
8.5
Conveniently located near train stations and popular attractions.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms were described as comfortable, but the sofa bed was noted as uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.38
Amenities were satisfactory, with breakfast included, though there were some concerns about parking.
Value for Money
8.24
Overall good value, though some reviews indicated higher prices for drinks.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Mostly positive feedback on breakfast quality, with some consistency issues.
Overall Experience
8.26
Generally a very good experience highlighted by cleanliness, service, and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:01

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off the A412 with easy access to the M25 and M1, our hotel is only 2 minutes away from Watford Junction Train Station, making it a perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Proximity to Key Attractions
Situated a short distance from Wembley Stadium and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour of London, our hotel offers a central hub for exploring popular destinations and entertainment venues.

Modern Facilities
Featuring 2 conference rooms with cutting-edge amenities and natural light, as well as a cozy lounge bar, we provide a comfortable and functional space for meetings and relaxation.

Book your stay now at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction for a seamless blend of convenience and comfort.

Important information:

Please note that when booking a standard room, the room type is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Limited pay and display car parking available at the back of the hotel. Please park your car on one of the numbered spaces and collect a parking permit from reception. Additional spaces are available at the O'Neills car park next to our car park.

Please kindly note that the dinner service is closed on Sundays.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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 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 not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 7 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 5876 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 8.56
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Tereza solo_traveller cz
7
Pros:

Líbila se mi lokalita hotelu, v blízkosti vlakové nádraží a autobusy do WB studia.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Ivan family_with_children sk
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children gg
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Annie solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

Convenient to our needs

Cons:

it had a slight bit of mould in the bathroom

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Dixon solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Proximity to station.

Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Road noise but it was 35 degrees so not an issue in the winter.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Gabriel family_with_children sk
7
Pros:

Breakfast in a price, room size, easy parking and nice staff.

Cons:

The pillows were absolutely disastrous (hard and weird sized), and the main bed was also quite small.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Virginie couple fr
5
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Marek family_with_children cz
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Ryan family_with_children au
7
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Luna solo_traveller ch
10
Tutto perfetto
Pros:

Personale gentilissimo, camera pronta prima dell'orario del check in, letti separati come richiesto. Inoltre, ci hanno fatto trovare in camera una sorpresa per il compleanno di mio fratello! La camera era grande, i letti comodissimi. Posizione strategica per vedere gli Studios di HP.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
6
Convenient location, nice breakfast, was sleeping due to hard bed and noisy AC
Pros:

Breakfast was nice, enough options, restocked.
Location was convenient

Cons:

Bed was so hard it was like sleeping on concrete.
Room had the most noisy air conditioning vent ever!
Car park was really dodgy in a run down looking space at the back of the hotel. It didn't feel safe to leave the car

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children nl
8
Goed voor het doel:sightseeing Londen en WB Harry Potter studio
Pros:

De korte reisafstand naar het centrum. Wel oppassen dat je de sneltrein pakt en niet de stoptrein met ongeveer 20 stops tot aan londen euton. Scheelt een kwartier reistijd. De sneltrein is er in een kwartier.

Cons:

Parkeren is nogal duur, maar misschien voor Londense begrippen niet, 15 pond per dag.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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SophieL91 couple gb
8
Short stay for concert
Pros:

Fantastic location to both Watford Centre and the railway station. We were able to park behind the hotel (we just after 3pm) but this filled up quickly. Beds were comfy, room was quiet and clean. Staff were helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Breakfast was ok, parts were great (choice of food, gluten free options) but others not so much (eggs overcooked, coffee not great). Air conditioning was ok, kept the room an ok temperature but wasn't particularly cool. It was also loud when switched above 'low' fan setting.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
3
Pros:

Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Aircon did not work in the room, the blower was extremely loud but nothing came out.
After a 5 hour drive on the hottest weekend of the year, we stayed here for a nearby event. I informed the front desk of the fault as we left for the night and was told it would be sorted whilst we were out. Got back to the hotel well after midnight and asked the front desk if the issue was fixed, the member of staff had no idea what I was talking about and said to go check myself and let them know. Went up and the room was hotter than ever. At this point we were tired and just wanted to sleep, not able to wait for a repair man, or pack up and move rooms so we didn't go back down to complain. Wish I did, worst nights sleep of my life - advised another member of staff on checkout and they weren't interested in the slightest.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Great breakfast and very affordable

Cons:

Could hear the trains and the platform announcements all day and late into the night

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Kacey solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Sloane family_with_children gb
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children ga
8
Hôtel pratique pour un petit séjour en famille ou en groupe
Pros:

La climatisation, la situation, l’accueil

Cons:

Manque de documents pour les étrangers.
Manque de plan et d’information clair pour manger et sortir

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Fulcher solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything the staff was fantastic our room was spotless food was lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
5
Good apart from the hidden cost
Pros:

Nice clean

Cons:

You have to pay for parking which wasn’t clear before booking and expenses for the day

2026-07-14 via Nuitee