Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (4455 reviews)
Acton Court, Acton Gate , Stafford , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and tidy rooms
Helpful and friendly staff
Convenient location
Good value for money
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Some dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Most reviews mentioned clean rooms, but a few noted issues with bedding.
Service
9.05
Numerous reviews praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
9.09
Guests frequently highlighted the convenient location for travel.
Room Quality
8.04
Rooms were described as comfortable, yet some were noted as a little dated.
Amenities
8.57
Amenities like free breakfast and parking received positive mentions.
Value for Money
8.53
Most guests felt they received good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.08
While breakfast was generally good, some complaints about variety were noted.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall, guests enjoyed their stays with minor concerns addressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:59

Property Description

Affordable Accommodation with Convenient Location
The Holiday Inn Express Stafford, located just off junction 13 of the M6, offers affordable accommodation with Continental breakfast, free parking, and WiFi.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Guests can enjoy well-equipped bedrooms with a 32-inch TV, tea/coffee facilities, and en-suite bathrooms with power showers. The hotel also features a lounge bar serving a variety of drinks and snacks.

Convenient Facilities and Nearby Attractions
With a 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and catering services, the hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers. Explore nearby attractions such as Stafford Castle, Cannock Chase, and Alton Towers.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Stafford? Book your stay now!

Important information:

When booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require an extra bed, you must notify the property via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay, applies. Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a pet.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 4455 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Samuel • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • gb
8
Great
Pros:

Check was easy and staff was friendly

Cons:

Breakfast was limited

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Clean and friendly and value for money

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendliness of staff, great breakfast we always stay at the hotel when we come to Stafford.

Cons:

There was nothing we did not like

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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DARREN • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No lift working or air conditiong, should have been told before booking, was told after

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • gb
8
Good facilities , very handy for M6, staff friendly and attentive
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Best of the 4 hotels we stayed at while in UK.Cannot knock it.
Pros:

Two great girls on reception.allocated third floor .I am 78 waiting for a knee replacement.Changed to ground floor straight away as lift out of order.Breakfast good.Ate in pub across car park for dinner,cheaper,good atmosphere and service.Would definitely use again as good halfway point Poole to Dundee.The young receptionist was good,the older girl was a fabulous ambassador for the hotel.Room great ,bed better than Premier Inn we used a day later,and better value.I was a hotel manager,up to 4 star,Excellent,staff make a hotel.

Cons:

Breakfast food was excellent.We just fancied the pub atmosphere a bit more,plus it was excellent value.The double glazing was excellent,no real dislikes at all.No hesitation in going back,but would book quicker as delay in making my mind up cost me 18 pounds as price rose overnight.Still really good.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Niall • family_with_children • gb
9
Comfortable overnight stay with a good breakfast
Pros:

Room, shower and breakfast all good, staff were very friendly

Cons:

Lift was out of order and we were up a couple of flights of stairs. These things happen though and not a big issue

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • family_with_children • ie
9
Good place to stay ,great value
Pros:

Good breakfast, good location, would stay again

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Phil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice place for a stopover
Pros:

Clean rooms and friendly staff

Cons:

Unfortunately outside the main entrance there was cigarette ends everywhere. I know it's not the hotels fault but that of a handful of lazy people but it was not nice to see

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Wright • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location, comfortable accommodation, good breakfast, affordable price and engaging staff.
Pros:

Everything was just perfect. I asked if i could be accommodated on the ground floor, as being in the older age group lower level is easier for shuffling about. Despite being close to the M6 and associated noise that goes with that, once the double glazed window was shut, the noise was hardly noticeable. This might be different during the summer months if there's no aircon and the window is opened for air, which I didn't seek or check out, as not required in the cooler September night I stayed.
Stuart booked me in and was really helpful, pointed out the car registration process at reception.

Cons:

Well everything really was just fine, including the lady heading the breakfast that morning 14/9/26 who was engaging and helpful.
The only thing I would note, is although the business has to budget the cost of providing a breakfast selection and that is clearly calculated by someone in HIE accounts UK. Stafford is pretty much 'Up North' as the expression goes, and personally although hash browns are very nice, I would ditch them from the menu and put in Black Pudding instead. Where I was heading later that morning to the family homelands of Cumbria (truly up north), black pudding absent from the breakfast option would raise many an eyebrow.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
3
Pros:

Good location, helpful staff, but without a/c the rooms were far too noisy with the M6 next door. Not up to your usual standards.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very welcoming and a very relaxing environment
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and the breakfast was very nice and hot I would definitely stay again and recommend to others

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like about the property

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

bedroom and facilities clean and pleasant smiley reception staff.

Cons:

lift was out of order.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Annelise • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee