Holiday Inn Express Wakefield by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (148 reviews)
Queen Street, Wakefield, England, WF1 1JU , Wakefield , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Elevator
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Assistive listening devices available
Snack bar/deli
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast quality poor
Noise from other rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Bathroom was dirty, with issues noted regarding cleanliness.
Service
8.81
Staff were friendly and accommodating, though some issues with abruptness noted.
Location
9.35
Excellent location close to Westgate Station, convenient for shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.8
Room comfortable but had some issues such as broken furniture and noise.
Amenities
8.33
Standard amenities offered, but some shortcomings in breakfast quality.
Value for Money
8.29
The overall experience justifies the price, but issues noted with amenities.
Food and Beverage
6.84
Breakfast limited in choice and quality, with issues noted.
Overall Experience
8.31
Overall a good stay, despite some challenges.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:04

Property Description

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and a TV in the common area.
Delicious Dining: Indulge in snacks from the on-site snack bar/deli and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Great Location: Within walking distance of Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield Museum, and other attractions. Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Tourism Program

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 148 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 6.84
Overall Experience: 8.31
M
Mark
10
Pros:

Great location. Rooms spotless staff amazing and great breakfast.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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trudy friends
10
Pros:

What can i say best 1 i stayed in. Walking distance to town area room nice clean bed was lovely . Best nights sleep i had if could pick mattress up ide taken it . Breakfast great selection buffet was nice and hot i highly recommend anyone to stay there

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Samantha
4
Pros:

The hotel had many different unpleasant smells.
These stayed in the entrance, lift, stairwell and corridor.
The carpark was fine but additional £7 per day
The lift was very dirty, looked like someone had pulled in it and badly cleaned. Someone had spat on the wall inside which was so they 36hrs later

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Richard
8
Pros:

Excellent location close to Westgate Station. Comfortable room which showed signs of recent refurb. Breakfast poor - limited choice and poor quality. HI Express have really gone downhill on this…. OK for a one night stay but otherwise we would be looking at other options.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
M
mark partner
10
Pros:

good and friendly

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
J
James
10
Pros:

Breakfast good variety. Staff excellent nothing to much trouble. Location very good for shops restaurants pubs ECT .

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
J
Justine family
6
Pros:

Staff quite abrupt over parking when asked
Hair dryer didnt work
TV very ltd channels
Broken shower screen handle plastic bit
Dirty glass left on landing window for 2 days
Breakfast ok..though bacon hard and cold

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
F
Fiona
10
Pros:

No problems

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
F
Felicia
10
Extraordinary
Pros:

We had a very comfortable stay. The staff from front desk, Dining hall to the housekeeping were exceptional, professional friendly and welcoming

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa
10
Pros:

Very nice gave us family room brillant rwal nice stay cant fault it thanks a bunch vanessa sarah slack xxx

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Kevin
8
Pros:

Very good central location, a bit tucked away so it was quiet. Close to both train stations in Wakefield, which I needed. Staff were very clear with info and it was spotlessly clean. Would stay there again

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
M
MARK
8
Pros:

Convenient for the centre. Surprisingly quiet. Welcoming staff.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sarah
4
Not rushing back
Pros:

Room and bathroom were clean but settee broken and unusable, bed wasn’t very comfortable even with mattress cover you could feel where previous people had indented. Staff were friendly, but at breakfast if a table wasn’t occupied it was filled with plates, most food was empty and coffee choices reduced (machine broken) not enough staff to clean, replenish etc, it basically felt they hadn’t planned for number of guests.

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
K
kev
8
Pros:

Great stay for two nights convenient location

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Not a good stay
Pros:

Stayed for one night.
Car park was full so used the multi-storey nearby which didn’t offer overnight parking only full day.
Bedroom curtains didn’t shut properly which allowed a lot of light in from 5am.
The floor of nearby rooms creak very loudly which was annoying early in the morning as others were getting up.
Bathroom was dirty, no plug in the plug hole & it didn’t drain properly.
No hot water after 10 mins of running the shower.

All I need from a one night stay is a quiet/dark room & a shower in the morning. Didn’t get either!

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
K
Karan
10
Pros:

It was a pleasant stay

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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worst Couples gb
8
Excellent staff!
Pros:

This hotel is full of contradictions: it really needs a little tlc to bring it up to excellence as it seems a little run down in places.
However all members of staff, although quite young, were so friendly, welcoming and helpful, especially Millie.
The bedroom would have been spacious except it had a full size fridge in it, an ironing board and luggage rest. The net curtain had come off the rail at one side. The bed was only a double rather than the king sized I would normally expect.
The bathroom had a huge shower, modern loo and sink. The bedding and towels were excellent and the room was very clean.
There was only one lift for six floors, which meant a long wait especially in the morning at breakfast and check out times.
Breakfast was good in quality and quantity and the same young staff consistently restocked items and cleared tables . I got the impression that this was a busy Sunday morning with a high number of guests and yet they worked hard to ensure breakfast ran smoothly.
The staff really made this stay enjoyable.

2025-06-22 via Tripadvisor
R
Robert
8
Pros:

Staff very friendly and accommodated early check in. Room very clean and very adequate for my 1 night stay.

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
8
Pros:

Decent hotel and budget friendly in the city centre

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
S
Stephen
10
Pros:

Great location, perfect for our trip

2025-06-17 via Nuitee