Holiday Inn Lincoln by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (6538 reviews)
Brayford Wharf North , Lincoln , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms (overall)
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Room quality issues
Unhelpful staff at times

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Several reviews mentioned issues with room cleanliness, including hairs left in the shower.
Service
8.9
Mixed reviews about service; some staff were friendly while others were unhelpful, indicating a standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.4
Many positive comments about the great location near the waterfront and city center.
Room Quality
6.9
Room quality was criticized for being dated and uncomfortable in some instances.
Amenities
8.4
General positive remarks about available amenities, with some criticism over breakfast and car park availability.
Value for Money
8.4
Overall good value perceived, but room conditions lowered the perceived value in some cases.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Positive feedback on the breakfast and food quality.
Overall Experience
8.4
General impression of stay was a mix of good and bad experiences, with several guests feeling disappointed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:34

Property Description

Scenic Waterfront Location
Located in the heart of Lincoln overlooking the picturesque Brayford Waterfront and River Witham, Holiday Inn offers a prime spot just minutes away from Lincoln Rail Station.

Modern Rooms and Amenities
The hotel boasts bright and newly refurbished rooms equipped with satellite TV, air-conditioning, laptop safe, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Fitness Center and On-Site Dining
Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the state-of-the-art fitness center with top-of-the-line cardio equipment. The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals with stunning views of Lincoln Cathedral.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Lincoln? Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Up to 2 children under the age of 18 stay free when sharing a room with up to 2 adults if suitable accommodations is available.

Children under the age of 13 are offered breakfast free of charge and free lunch & dinner can be taken from the children's menu. This is when accompanied by at least 1 adult taking at least 1 main course from a full-priced table d'hote or à la carte menu.

Parking is available at the nearby NCP car park on Lucy Tower street, only 2 minutes’ walk away from hotel - postcode LN1 1XL.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EMA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 6538 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Carol solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower was hard to keep at a comfortable temperature

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Mary family_with_children qa
10
Pros:

Perfect location for what we needed it for

Cons:

Good value for money

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Straker solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Hotle in a good location 👌

Cons:

Smell of cigarettes in room,no towels,window was disgusting, cold water pressure low unable to shower, very disappointing.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Tracey extended_group gb
8
Excellent Location!
Pros:

Fantastic location, room was spacious, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was excellent - amazing amount of choice and beautifully presented.

Cons:

Although the room was spacious and clean, it was shabby in respect of the decor and needs a freshen up. I also needed to rehang parts of the curtains as they had come off the rail.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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DAVID solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast was good

Cons:

Car park was for 24 hours

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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James extended_group gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jan couple nl
7
Prima, op een paar dingen na. Beslis zelf hoe belangrijk dat voor je is.
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, fijne (standaard) kamers. Prima locatie

Cons:

Stel je niet teveel voor over de airconditioning, want die bestond uit een tamelijk luidruchtig apparaat dat niet veel koelde.
De waterdruk van de douche was nogal wisselend.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
10
Pros:

Position close to shops

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ali couple gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Liz couple gb
8
Good hotel in great location.
Pros:

Lovely hotel in great location. Unfortunately there are issues with the plumbing including water pressure and also a damp musty smell in the corridor.
Hopefully this can be fixed.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
10
Excellent location rooms good good facilities
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Damen solo_traveller nl
8
Prima hotel op handige plek
Pros:

Locatie
Ontbijt

Cons:

Gym

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
9
Really comfortable hotel walking distance from main attractions
Pros:

Really well appointed hotel
Clean, modern and well maintained
Large spacious rooms with lots of desk and cupboard areas

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group gb
9
Comfy stay with a home from home feel.
Pros:

Really comfy room with comfy beds and good air con. Nice clean bathroom and plenty of coffee etc for drinks. The hotel lounge area had a comfortable homely feel. The staff were really friendly. Also thiughtful extras like water dispenser, dog toys/chews (not that we had one) and free ice creams as it was so hot!! Lovely vie4w of Brayford Pool.

Cons:

The floor standing lamp didn't have a nearby plug socket, that was all really.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Curtis extended_group gb
8
Great location, comfortable bed, great breakfast.
Pros:

A/C, shower, breakfast.

Cons:

Room close to noise of staff using rubbish bins.
Some of the lights in the room didn’t work.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Charmaine solo_traveller gb
10
One night lovely stay
Pros:

Just went for the night, lovely hotel staff very welcoming breakfast lovely will definitely stay here again 😊

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee