Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (2932 reviews)
Crown Gate Essex , Harlow , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
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:
Excellent breakfast
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in bathrooms
Noise from building work

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Multiple reviews noted cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathroom.
Service
8.55
Most reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
7.59
Hotel is noted to be a bit far from the city center, but close to shops.
Room Quality
8.04
Rooms were generally described as clean and spacious.
Amenities
8.07
Included basic amenities; some complaints about lack of parking.
Value for Money
8.03
Good value highlighted in reviews despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was frequently mentioned as being good.
Overall Experience
8.05
The general sentiment was positive, with some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:40

Property Description

Convenient Location

Located just 25 minutes from London Stansted Airport, Holiday Inn Express Harlow is surrounded by shopping and leisure facilities, with easy access to transportation hubs like Harlow Town rail station and an adjacent bus station.

Modern Amenities

Each room boasts an en suite power shower, flat-screen TV, high-speed WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Dining and Entertainment

Enjoy a complimentary Express Start breakfast daily and savor traditional British cuisine in the evening. Unwind with a drink at the lounge bar or explore nearby dining options recommended by our friendly staff.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Harlow? Book your stay now and make the most of your visit!

Important information:

Renovation work will be carried out from October 2024 to August 2026 from 08:00 to 18:00. Guests may experience some noise. Please note that the parking is not available during this period.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.
Managed by a private host

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

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.
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  • 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 possible) and costs GBP 7 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

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: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2932 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 8.55
Location: 7.59
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • gb
10
Great stay loved the breakfast value for money
Pros:

Top of town and staff all organised when checking in had paperwork ready with customers names and very polite

Cons:

Sockets by the beds didn’t work properly no toilet brush and couldn’t move kettle out a little bit too make hot drinks space to small

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Sorcha • solo_traveller • gb
3
Won't be rushing back
Pros:

Desk in room so was able to work

Cons:

Bathroom was old and tired, plumbing was really noisy (continued making loud noises for 15 minutes after flushing the toilet). Lots of late night noise in the corridor, seemed to be a family staying that had young children running up and down the corridor shouting and crying at midnight.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • it
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Knowler • couple • gb
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
9
Travelling stopover
Pros:

On our way to Norfolk from Cornwall so good stop

Cons:

It was good

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Local to the town centre so don’t have far to go shopping or for food

Cons:

The person in the room next to me was very noisy and talking loud on the phone

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Juri • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Bonani • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Maurizio • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Simone • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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SATILMIŞ • solo_traveller • tr
5
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Snezhanka • couple • gb
1
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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ben • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Room nice breakfast good

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Miranda • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Big comfy bed. Good breakfast including gluten free toast made for me.

Cons:

Car parking a pain while working is ongoing

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Juri • solo_traveller • it
8
Da migliorare.
Pros:

Accoglienza e comodità della camera

Cons:

L’aria calda in stanza non funzionava, la notte si congelava.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee