Holiday Inn Express - Bicester by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (4554 reviews)
Bicester Gateway Business Park , Bicester , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Heating and cleanliness issues
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Some rooms had issues with cleanliness and bad odors, but overall presented as decent.
Service
8.85
Some staff were friendly and helpful, but other interactions were subpar.
Location
9.35
Great location for access, especially to Bicester Village.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms varied; some were clean with good facilities, but heating issues affected comfort.
Amenities
8.85
Amenities generally satisfactory, with a nice bar area.
Value for Money
8.35
Fairly priced considering the location and facilities, though parking fees seemed excessive.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Breakfast was inconsistent, with some guests finding it cheap and not appealing.
Overall Experience
8.75
Experience varied, with several positive aspects but also notable complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at Holiday Inn Express - Bicester with air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms and free WiFi. Each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at the hotel's bar and restaurant. Start your day right with an inclusive buffet breakfast to fuel your adventures in Bicester.

Convenient Location
Located in Bicester, our 4-star hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions. Explore Oxford and Milton Keynes, both just a short distance away. Plus, with London Luton Airport nearby, traveling to and from the hotel is a breeze.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Bicester for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

The car park is managed by Your Parking Space and is from 6 GBP per vehicle per night for hotel residents.

Payment can be made at the machines in the car park with a card, in the hotel reception area, or via the Your Parking Space app.

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

Pets are welcome at our hotel.

An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies.

Pre-booking is essential.

Please contact the hotel to check availability.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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.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: 11:00 AM

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4554 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Fiona couple gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
6
Disappointing on basic comfort.
Pros:

The location is ideal for a stopover to other places as it’s close to the M40. The reception staff are welcoming and helpful.

Cons:

I was unable to get the air conditioning to work, the pillows were to thick and solid (I sleep on my front & ended up trying to sleep without a pillow at all) and sound proofing rooms still hasn’t been achieved.
It’s all very well getting tech into the hotel and QR codes everywhere but if the basics are still lacking then scores won’t improve.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Susanne solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Wonderfully comfortable, clean, quiet and friendly and good food and drinking available!

Cons:

a little higher extra-cost for the dog

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ella solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Peter Mosoni solo_traveller hu
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller es
8
It was perfect for an overnight stay.
Pros:

The bar and restaurant was a nice open are.

Cons:

Room wasn’t made up for 3 of us. Did get a complimentry drink but when your tired it’s not what you need.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
6
Great location but let down by broken AC on a very hit weekend.
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

Air conditioning didn’t work throughout my stay on a very hot weekend. Bins not emptied by cleaners. Would be nice to have some healthier options at breakfast.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Yasmin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Bettson solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location friendly and welcomi g staff and parking

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Janet family_with_children gb
8
A perfect place to stay to visit family and local sites.
Pros:

Location was perfect. The room was quite noisy as there was a busy road and roundabout directly outside and we needed the window open most of the time. This was because we could not get the air conditioning stay on.

Cons:

As above. Couldn’t get the air conditioning to stay on and there were no instructions on how to set it.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sheikh Anser couple gb
10
It was excellent
Pros:

The location was excellent

Cons:

Breakfast timing and check out time is too early

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Stefan couple ch
7
Cons:

Klimaanlage defekt
Room-Service wurde nicht gemacht

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
Nice would stay again
Pros:

Good location clean

Cons:

The noisy neighbours …

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Masooma family_with_children sa
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
İmran family_with_children tr
5
Cons:

Odalar çok küçüktü su bile koymamışlardı

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Fatmanur extended_group tr
10
Great location for a stop on the way.
Pros:

It’s a great location if you want to spend time in Bicester Village, visit Oxford or even the Cotswolds. The staff were really helpful and friendly.

Cons:

I did not enjoy the food.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Hiroaki couple sg
4
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Sapna couple gb
9
Another nice stay and nice hotel. Would return when visiting Bicester
Pros:

Lovely location from Bicester and to get to Cotswolds. Staff, room is nice and breakfast great.

Cons:

Paying for parking at a hotel you stay at is a bug bear. Room temp too, so warm in night. Opened window but a lot of road traffic so took a couple of hours to fall asleep.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee