Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8 (2795 reviews)
Crown Gate Essex , Harlow , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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 February 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 2795 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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Olga solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Adam family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Sheila couple se
5
Den va bra!
Pros:

Den va bra! Men saknar ost och annan pålägg

Cons:

Service på receptionen inte alla men visa personal är inte trevliga det är tråkigt ! hoppas på att dem kan bli bättre på det!

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Tao family_with_children gb
9
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Simon family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast, Location

Cons:

Building work, Noisy road

2026-02-01 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller ie
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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SokuTBG family_with_children pl
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
8
Will be back
Pros:

Everything was fine

Cons:

Pillows was lumpy

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Ewelina family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Cleopatra couple cy
10
Mihaela she was expelled
Pros:

The duty manager
Mihaela she is from Rmania

Cons:

Service

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Mariya Stoycheva couple bg
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Kyrylo solo_traveller ua
8
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Henry couple gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

Location is good

Cons:

Construction work on site. Difficult for cars to drop and pickup clients

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Kyrylo solo_traveller ua
8
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Agron family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Naveel family_with_children gb
5
Okay stay.
Pros:

Close to all shopping centre. Walking distance which was good considering all parking suspended most places

Cons:

Parking was suspended throughtout. Hotel should have provided some parking for guests. It was a hassel getting parking. Breakfast didnt have much vegeterian options.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Alin Scripcariu family_with_children ro
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Remei solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Ogra solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Erwin Rüd extended_group ch
5
2026-01-20 via Nuitee