Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Hotels
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Holiday Inn Express
8 (3081 reviews)
Crown Gate Essex , Harlow , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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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 December 2026 from 08:00 to 18:00. Guests may experience some noise. Please note that parking is unavailable 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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 3081 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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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Value and location

Cons:

Lack of car park but secured cheap parking near by

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
G
Giancarlo • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mehmet • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel and friendly staff
Pros:

Staff were really friendly and professional. The rooms were spacious, clean and the massive beds were comfortable

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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almada • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

Le lit était propre et confortable

Cons:

La salle de bains pas très propre.
Bruit dans les couloirs la nuit.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • in
7
Cons:

Only one elevator was operational, for many residents. The second elevator should have been fixed which would have made it easier for all. Quite a few used the stairs out of frustration.

When we booked on booking com, there was no communication about ongoing civil work at the hotel and the unavailability of the hotel parking. We received this confirmation only after receiving confirmation of our hotel booking.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sezer • couple • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Coral • couple • gb
1
Was a needs must situation as a wedding guest.
Pros:

Staff were great.

Cons:

Dirty, windows filthy had a power cut on Sunday morning there was a dirty bandage full of blood on the floor of the reception, breakfast cold.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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catherine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room, clean has a iron and iron board
Daily domestic services to clean and change toiletries
Good location to town centre and car park.

Cons:

Perhaps 2 single beds in the double room would have been ideal if possible.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff helpful and attentive.

Cons:

The car park was out of use and we werent informed, we had to park in a multi car park away and we had quite a bit of luggage, also the room was so hot, even with AC doen to the lowest it was a sweqt box and the AC was V loud

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Iyabo • couple • gb
10
My stay was nice.
Pros:

Good. The location was good.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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FEDERICA • couple • gb
6
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Yaw Okyere • solo_traveller • gh
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Gorici • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Byron • couple • gb
8
It was good/nice breakfast decent sausages
Pros:

N/a

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Very good 👍

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
Асыгалиев • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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aya • couple • gb
6
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee