Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (6406 reviews)
Ruston Way, Brayford Park , Lincoln , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Great location
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Noise issues
Limited parking
Room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Multiple mentions of a clean hotel, but some feedback on bed and pillow comfort.
Service
9.03
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful throughout various reviews.
Location
9.07
Excellent location noted in several reviews, central and easy to find.
Room Quality
8.02
Some complaints about small room sizes and uncomfortable beds.
Amenities
8.55
General satisfaction with amenities and facilities, but some complaints about sofa bed.
Value for Money
8.51
Overall decent value as reflected in multiple reviews, though some felt pricing was high.
Food and Beverage
8.56
Breakfast was frequently praised, but there were comments about more choices needed.
Overall Experience
8.53
Most reviews indicated an enjoyable stay with noted improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:17

Property Description

Convenient Location near Lincoln Centre
Less than a mile from Lincoln centre, Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre offers a comfortable stay with easy access to nearby attractions like the Waterfront area and Lincoln Castle.

Modern Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, power showers, and work desks. The Great Room Lounge & Bar provides a relaxing atmosphere with large TVs and a delicious evening menu.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and On-Site Parking
Start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet, including cooked and continental options. Benefit from private on-site parking and proximity to Lincoln Central Railway Station for convenient travel.

Experience a delightful stay at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre - book now for a memorable visit!

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies.

Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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: EMA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 8.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 6406 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.02
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.56
Overall Experience: 8.53
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Brian couple gb
10
Great stay. Great staff. Nice breakfast and comfy clean room.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Clean room. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Air con noisy but very hot evening so had to use.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Laurence solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Bar, food, all you need in the room, beds were comfortable.

Cons:

Rooms are a bit tired, it was quite expensive per night and parking is £11 per 24 hours. Noisy.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff. Busy, friendly bar.

Cons:

Location was a bit too far from the centre.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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anna solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Elliot solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Demos solo_traveller cy
6
Pros:

Staff was very helpful

Cons:

Lobby area

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
10
very happy with our stay
Pros:

plenty of parking, excellent staff who were friendly and keen to help, nice room with a window which opened.

Cons:

everything was good.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely stay on Lincoln Vity
Pros:

Lovely stay..great location and wonderful staff

Cons:

Slight road noise.. but no problem

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Suzy solo_traveller gb
10
Craig the Duty Manager was lovely as were any staff I encountered in my short stay. My room was spotless, full credit to
Pros:

Lovely staff but your housekeeping team deserve acknowledgment!! I’ve stayed in this hotel twice and both times my room has been spotless! So few hotels get this right, a room that feels like you are the first person to ever stay in there. It’s so important but so many hotels don’t achieve this standard. I hope the senior management appreciates the team and effort behind these standards.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Dr Frank solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Check in was ok

Cons:

The cost was extortionate as there was a music event on at Lincoln Castle - paid £209 for a basic room

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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PAUL couple gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Andy extended_group gb
10
Awesome
Pros:

The staff were amazing. I can’t recommend this place enough

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Wahida solo_traveller gb
1
I didn’t sleep at all
Pros:

Standard Holiday express. Bed is comfy

Cons:

Can hear the traffic noise in the room as it was facing the busy road, so I didn’t feel peaceful

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

It was nice 👌 1 night stay

Cons:

Breakfast was the best , wasn't the worst, was ok

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Lynsey couple gb
10
Excellent value for money
Pros:

It was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and the location worked for us. The breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The bed was smaller than in other chains but this is a minor observation, it was still comfortable

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Ideal Lincoln Stay.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable with friendly and very helpful staff. Good breakfast options with gluten free options and nice of staff member to sort me some GF toast!

Cons:

All good. Only a 5 minute walk to the city centre.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Aileen solo_traveller gb
9
Stay at Holiday inn when visiting Lincoln castle
Pros:

Quick and easy check in.
Had answers to all our questions regarding location of places in the City.
Very polite and efficient staff

2026-06-16 via Nuitee