Holiday Inn Basingstoke by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.4 (1472 reviews)
Grove Road , Basingstoke , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Attentive staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cold rooms
Breakfast quality
Heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.98
Some reviews highlight cleanliness, but mention cold and unsatisfactory breakfast conditions.
Service
8.45
Multiple mentions of lovely and attentive staff.
Location
8.49
Consistent positive feedback about the good location.
Room Quality
6.44
Issues with room conditions, particularly temperature and comfort, noted in several reviews.
Amenities
7.47
Sufficient amenities noted but some issues reported with heating and overall state of some rooms.
Value for Money
7.43
Value discussed in terms of mixed feedback about breakfast and room quality.
Food and Beverage
6.48
Food quality complaints noted, especially regarding breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.45
General positive feedback, despite several issues raised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:18

Property Description

Modern Comfort and Convenience

Just off the M3, Holiday Inn Basingstoke provides a convenient base for exploring Hampshire. Enjoy complimentary parking and free WiFi, making your stay stress-free.

Luxurious Room Amenities

Relax in air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen HD TVs, en-suite facilities, and tea/coffee making amenities. With on-demand movies and a cozy workspace, unwind in comfort after a day of sightseeing.

Delicious Dining and Entertainment

Indulge in a full buffet breakfast and savor seasonal menus for lunch and dinner. The lounge bar offers a variety of beverages and live sports. With 24-hour room service, your cravings are just a call away.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Basingstoke? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ZRH

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1472 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.98
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 6.44
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 7.43
Food and Beverage: 6.48
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Graham solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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michael couple gb
7
Ok
Pros:

check in was Ok room was OK
Breakfast ok but many items empty

Cons:

Lack of staff - one lady serving behind bar, delivering food and clearing up
She looked exhausted !

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Christine couple us
7
We were only one night, and the staff was so kind and helpful, it made an otherwise difficult stay okay.
Pros:

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Dinner It was simply not good. The beds were extremely hard, and all the doors in the place would bang shut.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Anzors family_with_children gb
8
Fabulous
Pros:

-superb location
-friendly staff
-very good breakfast

Cons:

——-

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sabrina couple gb
9
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Very clean, well looked after, comfortable, great shower and Tv

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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MRJHJH Business
2
AVOID - All doors opened - Serious security concern
Pros:

I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Basingstoke while travelling for business, and unfortunately I experienced what I consider to be a very serious security issue.

Upon check-in, I was given a room key and went to what I believed was my allocated room. When I opened the door, I noticed the room contained two single beds rather than the double room I had booked. I then checked my room allocation slip and rechecked the room number on the door. To my horror, I realised that I had accidentally entered another guest's room.

I immediately tried the room I had actually been allocated, and my key card opened the door as expected.

However, the situation became even more concerning when I discovered that a colleague I was travelling with, who was staying in a completely different room in another part of the hotel, was also able to open doors using his key card.

All this has been captured with video recordings and pictures.

This raises a very serious question about the security of the hotel's room access system. As a guest, I would expect my key card to provide access only to my allocated room, not to other occupied guest rooms.

I raised the issue immediately with hotel management. The explanation I was given was that refurbishment work was taking place and locks were being changed. I found this explanation unconvincing, particularly as the hotel uses digital key-card access.

I have also contacted IHG Guest Relations more than five times and provided my case reference. Unfortunately, despite being told that hotel management would contact me, I have received no call or meaningful follow-up. I have simply been told that this is an issue for the hotel to deal with. No refund, no help - nothing.

I find this extremely disappointing. This was not simply a minor inconvenience or a service issue; it was, in my view, a significant security concern.

Fortunately, on this occasion, I was the person who accidentally entered the wrong room. But what if the situation had been reversed? What if another guest had been able to access my room while I or my belongings were inside? What if this had happened to a family travelling with young children?

I sincerely hope the hotel and IHG take this matter seriously, investigate exactly how this happened, and ensure that it cannot happen again. This is second time staying at IHG and puts me off ever staying at their locations.

I would strongly encourage management to review the security of the room access system and provide a proper explanation to affected guests. I am still waiting for someone from the hotel to contact me.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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david solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

We used this for a early ferry to isle of wight quick access to main road great vaule clean and tidy modern rooms and bar area .

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
5
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
8
A very useful stop over
Pros:

Everything was good, a comfortable and clean room, very very helpful staff. I really appreciated the late check out.

Cons:

There was quite a lot of noise from other guests, but it was summer and a lot of people milling around outside which made noise audible.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller gb
6
Cons:

The property is in need of refurbishing

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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stuart extended_group gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
8
perfect for visiting family nearby
Pros:

convenient

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Manaslu solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staffs were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The a/c wasn't working

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
6
Basingstoke stay .
Pros:

Despite these issues, the breakfast service was notably well-prepared and visually appealing.

Cons:

The quality of the food fell short of expectations, as both the taste and presentation were subpar, resulting in an unappealing dining experience. Specifically, the chicken burger appeared to consist of reconstituted meat, which detracted from its overall appeal.Additionally, the bedding was uncomfortable due to its lumpy texture, contributing to a poor night’s sleep and neck ache .

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Rich solo_traveller gb
2
Pros:

Location to Basingstoke was the only real benefit.

Cons:

The rooms were advertised as having aircon. Despite it allegedly working, the room was stiffling. We asked for this to be looked at and despite staff coming and saying that they would get the maintenance team to look at it, it wasn't fixed and we had little sleep that night.
The walls were paper thin and we could hear every conversation happening next door.
Lastly, when checking out, we had to wait a good 5 minutes, along with another guest, while the receptionist had a private conversation with her partner. I wouldn't have paid £10 for the room, nevermind £150, had I have known.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Clean . Fair sized room. Air conditooning . Good sized tv

Cons:

Bed a bit hard

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
8
All good for what I needed
Pros:

Extremely good air conditioning

Cons:

It’s a little bit tired looking in places, however renovations are happening

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Aqil extended_group gb
1
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
5
It was ok except for getting woke up with works noise
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The hotel was getting refurbished, work started early morning and I wasn’t advised of this beforehand

2026-07-13 via Nuitee