Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (20000 reviews)
Thremhall Ave , Stansted Mountfitchet , GB

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very convenient for Stansted Airport (shuttle and on-site Avis return)
Breakfast frequently praised (early options, substantial buffet)
Friendly and helpful staff in many reports
Comfortable beds and generally comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (dirty bedding, stained carpets, bathroom grout problems)
Shuttle and parking charges seen as expensive (£4 shuttle each way, costly parking)
Occasional communication/booking errors and reception mix-ups
Some guests report noise or room odours; TV/room amenities occasionally poor

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues: stained carpets, dirty bedding, grout/bathroom cleanliness problems and occasional room odours — overall below expected standard.
Service
8.7
Generally friendly and helpful staff (assisted with booking changes, provided early/to-go breakfast, friendly reception), though there are isolated communication/booking errors and a few reception mistakes.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised for proximity to Stansted Airport with shuttle access and on-site car-hire return — very convenient for airport travellers.
Room Quality
8
Beds and rooms described as comfortable and adequately sized, but some guests noted dated decor, occasional smells and issues like poor TV quality.
Amenities
7.9
Good practical amenities for flyers (early/free breakfast options, airport shuttle, Avis return) but frequent complaints about shuttle and parking charges and occasional gaps in shuttle information.
Value for Money
7.6
Many guests find the hotel reasonable due to free/early breakfast and airport convenience; however, added costs for shuttle/parking and some billing issues reduce perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Breakfast is a clear highlight — repeatedly described as excellent/great with early options and a substantial buffet.
Overall Experience
8.6
A reliable airport hotel overall: convenient location, strong breakfast and generally friendly staff, tempered by occasional cleanliness problems and extra transport/parking charges.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:12

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport offers quick access for travelers.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each en suite room is equipped with tea/coffee facilities, a work desk, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Entertainment and Connectivity
Guests can unwind in the hotel lounge with flat-screen TVs and a pool table, while staying connected with free WiFi throughout the property.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport for a seamless travel experience!

Important information:

The airport shuttle service is available 24 hours and will incur an additional charge of GBP 4 per adult. Children aged 15 and below are free of charge.

The airport shuttle service operates on the following schedule:
Airport to hotel: from BAY 19, at the coach station, quarter to and quarter past the hour.
Hotel to airport: on the hour and half past the hour.

Parking is available for 1 car per reserved room for GBP 14 per night.

On-site parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces, and your vehicle may be moved to an alternative secure car park.

Guests must register their vehicle as the car park is monitored.

If you have reserved a Family Room, as per the room description we would urge you to take into consideration for your comfort, the suggested maximum occupancy.
2 adults with 2 children under the age of 8 years, or 2 adults with 1 child over the age of 8 years.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 20000 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Gerard • couple • ie
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kamber • solo_traveller • ch
8
Cons:

Das Essen am Abend war eher beschränkt.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lobna • extended_group • dk
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Serena • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location was good, breakfast was good

Cons:

The room had brown stains on the carpet going towards the bathroom which looked like faeces and the walls had dust over them

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • de
8
Perfekt für Flughafenübernachtungen.
Pros:

Ein sauberes und zweckmäßiges Flughafenhotel.

Cons:

Fensteröffnung nicht möglich - Klimaanlage vorhanden.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • nz
10
A comfortable short stay in a modern, well equipped hotel. Only 7 minutes by shuttle to Stansted Airport which provided
Pros:

The room and facilities were new and modern with no compromises. It was conveniently located for our early flight. The shuttle bus was punctual. Our dinner the night we arrived and our breakfast in the morning were fabulous. Staff were very helpful, friendly and welcoming.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Karsten • couple • dk
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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roberto • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Very handy location, everything you need for a quick stopover

Cons:

Clinical decor, shuttle bus is £8 return- should be included in price of stay

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dawid • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Staff for telling us THIS time to register our hire car just for the brief time of putting bags in our room before returning it, even as it was only 10 minutes, saving us a fine.

Cons:

That the week before we weren't told to register car and have been booked for the short time of getting bags from our room after picking up hire car, 10 minutes. NOT happy.
The bed was so uncomfortable, needs replacing.
Breakfast not as good as previous weeks stay

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Milan • extended_group • it
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Close to airport

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Perälä-Nyrhi • family_with_children • fi
9
Mukava peruslentokenttähotelli, hyvä hintalaatusuhde.
Pros:

Aamiainen oli brittiläinen. Kaikki maistui hyvälle. Erityisesti croissant oli ihana. Kaipasin leivän päälle muutakin kuin marmeladia.
Huone oli siisti ja vuode hyvä. Tyynyt poikkeuksellisen mukavat.

Cons:

Äänieristys käytävälle ja naapurihuoneeseen oli vajavainen, mutta ehkä meille osui vain äänekäs naapuri.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Elmira Kadyrbayeva • solo_traveller • kz
6
Pros:

Relatively cheap

Cons:

Breakfast very moderate. No veggies, no cheese, no omelet or fried eggs, everything else was not really tasty.
Room was not fresh.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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lisa • solo_traveller • fr
1
No sleep
Pros:

Women
At 4 am by a container delivery right outside my window. The again at 5.50 am to collect it or drop another one - no idea but I had The Worst nights sleep

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • ca
8
Seulement une nuit donc correct
Pros:

Proche de l’aéroport

Cons:

Besoin d’amour surtout la salle de bain

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee