Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8 (2949 reviews)
Crown Gate Essex , Harlow , gb

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.
    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 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 2949 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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Tsvetelina solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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SM1983 solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Ursula solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Sine couple dk
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Thembie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

My 1st time booking there no hassle in checking in. The staff was good. The place was near a lot of shops which made it easy for me

Cons:

Would need more teas in the rooms

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very warm and professional welcome. Very good accommodation for the price.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Lukasz couple gb
6
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Wynne couple ie
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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dulson solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Bed comfort

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Beds were comfy ,hotel was clean the breakfast was nice too and the offered takeaway continental breakfast,staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The hotel car park was closed

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
5
Awkward and frustrating
Cons:

The parking situation should of been explained a lot sooner and supplemented by the hotel at least

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
Great Hotel but not a great location
Pros:

Every thing about the HIEx was fantastic with one exception ( see below )

Cons:

The area of Harlow that the HIEx is located in is straight out of a dystopian horror movie. Next to the police station and a club in the centre of the town. A receptacle was placed nearby to provide somewhere for you to leave your knives and the smell of cannabis hung in the air. Certainly not a safe zone especially as I had to use the terminus car park which was not a great experience.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Jeremy solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Jeremy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Traffic noise

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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JETChi solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Convenient for my needs

Cons:

I noticed after booking that the building was being renovated
Not convenient parking

2026-05-31 via Nuitee