Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8 (3060 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.
Managed by a private host
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 3060 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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Ahmet family_with_children fr
9
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Anton Novak family_with_children sk
9
Pros:

everything

Cons:

coffe

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Mead solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ramesh couple fi
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
4
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Cipriano solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Makela solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple gb
10
Good for staying local and location helpful staff also , and has WiFi and breakfast.
Pros:

Good location, and helpful staff and a breakfast in morning also

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The reception staff

Cons:

The kitchen staff who were quite rude and need more training on coeliac discease

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Olufemi Karunwi couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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ALEXANDRA solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Joel solo_traveller gh
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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KYRIAKOS couple cy
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Chamila solo_traveller lk
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely hotel right in the heart of the town
Pros:

Lovely hotel, staff friendly and professional, rooms super clean and bed really comfy. Free Breakfast was good as well

Cons:

All good

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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steven couple gb
8
Comfortable bed for the night with a good breakfast provided good value for money .
Pros:

Breakfast was plentiful and mainly of good quality,breakfast staff were helpful , tables etc were clean.

Cons:

Lower fat options could improve .Fresh fruit needed to be fresher, poached or boiled eggs and frying in low cal oil would have helped.
Reception staff were not very welcoming ,other hotels we’ve recently stayed in were noticeably more so.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Bronja couple gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee