Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.3 (5817 reviews)
19 Bridle Path , Watford , gb

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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 5817 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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David • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Splendide petit déjeuner
Proximité immédiate avec la navette pour les studios Harry Potter
La ville de Watford est accessible à pied (petits commerces, galerie commerciale, fast foods, marché etc.)
Veuillez noter que l'hôtel est situé derrière la gare,celui en direction du centre ville n'est pas l'Holiday Inn Express mais plutôt l'Holiday Inn tout court ! Et ce n'est pas aussi bon marché

Cons:

Si la chambre est communicante, la porte ne retient pas très bien le bruit de la chambre à côté

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Georgie • couple • gb
6
If it’s hot check the air con - other than that great location, staff and for money
Pros:

The location and car park options were great, very close to the station and easy to get into central London. The room was great tv was great bathroom great. The breakfast was amazing!!! Even takeaway coffee cups, the staff were fab. I loved it

Cons:

The air con! It was too hot to sleep even with the air con on the lowest setting, I’m unsure if this was due to just how hot the overall temp was in London but I didn’t sleep a wink with the heat and was really looking g forward to nice air con to go to sleep to.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Leiah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location for Wembley
Pros:

Friendly staff, air-conditioning (heat wave week, OMG the room was amazing), and location to the station

Cons:

Small car park, but other options locally within a 2-5 mins walk.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • es
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Lukáš • extended_group • cz
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Imelda • solo_traveller • ie
1
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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RACHEL • family_with_children • gb
9
Nice hotel for a quick stopover, amazing breakfast!
Pros:

The hotel inside is nice and clean. The rooms are also nice. The breakfast is amazing! Lots of hot and cold options, set us up nicely before a long day at Legoland.

Cons:

Was a bit worried when saw it from outside but don’t judge a book by its cover - all lovely inside.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • family_with_children • it
9
Perfetto per andare agli Studios di Harry potter
Pros:

Posizione vicinissima alla stazione
Stanza spaziosa ,eravamo in un gruppo e ci hanno messo in due stanze comunicanti. Colazione molto abbondante.
Bagno con porta tattica che separava zona lavello e doccia da wc.
Ho soggiornato il giorno del mio compleanno e mi hanno regalato due snack e una bibita.
Posizione perfetta per la navetta WB studios . Centro con negozi a 5 minuti a piedi. Staff gentile e disponibile, abbiamo lasciato i bagagli al mattino e siamo stati agli Studios Harry Potter tutto il giorno, rientrati alle 22.30 check in senza alcun problema a quell’ora.

Cons:

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2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
7
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Liis • family_with_children • ee
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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CHARLIE • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value and location
Pros:

Convenient location to train station

Cons:

Duvet was too warm for the summer even with air con !

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
6
AC didn’t work, room uncomfortably hot
Pros:

I didn’t really get time to appreciate the breakfast due to increasing traffic and an accident on my onward journey which meant I had to leave earlier than planned.

Cons:

Check in was a little slow. The room was too hot despite having air conditioning it was not effective at all.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • family_with_children • gb
9
Really good would stay again
Pros:

It was located close to the train station and the Harry Potter shuttle bus

Cons:

If I had to pick something it would be that there was no food served on the night but it wasn’t a massive issue as there were plenty of food options close by

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Antoinette • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fabulous, clean, comfortable hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

Amazing selection of hot and cold food. Fresh, tasty, delicious.

Cons:

Some mushrooms would have been a nice addition to the hot plates.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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MARTA • family_with_children • es
7
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
10
Excellent location for the station and Harry Potter bus
Pros:

Location, cleanliness and breakfast

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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NICHOLAS • couple • gb
5
The area around is rough , if you parked in the dark it would be scary
Pros:

It was functional and I was only sleeping

Cons:

The location and immediate surround is horrible

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • gb
8
Good for our purposes.
Pros:

Room was good and comfortable

Cons:

Car park surface and approach could be improved and more spaces would be good. We paid for 2 days but on returning after a day out on day one, car park was full. I know it’s first come first served but after paying for 2 days it would be good to know a space would be available when we returned after a day out.

Cooked breakfast was somewhat tired.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee