Holiday Inn Express - Bicester by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (4571 reviews)
Bicester Gateway Business Park , Bicester , GB
+44 371 902 1600

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Heating and cleanliness issues
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Some rooms had issues with cleanliness and bad odors, but overall presented as decent.
Service
8.85
Some staff were friendly and helpful, but other interactions were subpar.
Location
9.35
Great location for access, especially to Bicester Village.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms varied; some were clean with good facilities, but heating issues affected comfort.
Amenities
8.85
Amenities generally satisfactory, with a nice bar area.
Value for Money
8.35
Fairly priced considering the location and facilities, though parking fees seemed excessive.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Breakfast was inconsistent, with some guests finding it cheap and not appealing.
Overall Experience
8.75
Experience varied, with several positive aspects but also notable complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at Holiday Inn Express - Bicester with air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms and free WiFi. Each room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at the hotel's bar and restaurant. Start your day right with an inclusive buffet breakfast to fuel your adventures in Bicester.

Convenient Location
Located in Bicester, our 4-star hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions. Explore Oxford and Milton Keynes, both just a short distance away. Plus, with London Luton Airport nearby, traveling to and from the hotel is a breeze.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Bicester for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Important information:

Payment can be made at the machines in the car park with a card, in the hotel reception area, or via the Your Parking Space app.

If you are booking a Double Room with a Sofa Bed and 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 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 ID 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

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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4571 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Ellie • couple • gb
10
Great hotel, highly recommend.
Pros:

Modern, clean and great value.

Cons:

The bread at the breakfast wasn’t very nice.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
We stayed for one night en route to somewhere else, having driven for quite a while, we were grateful for the great serv
Pros:

It was very well set out, located, and clean

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and very clean.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
7
Good hotel altogether
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Nothing in particular or maybe the breakfast

Cons:

The fact that we have to pay for the parking.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Holmes • couple • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter Frank • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
7
Comfortable stay, but parking should be included in the room price.
Pros:

Convenient& comfortable stopover.

Cons:

Parking is run by another company (payment via app) and is comparatively expensive.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Beth • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Alice • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

lovely room. Shower suitable for older person. Comfy eds . quick lifts Delicious reakfast

Cons:

No problems. All fine

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
6
Comfortable room, but lacking housekeeping
Pros:

Large comfortable bed.

Cons:

Disappointing not to have any housekeeping over our 3 day stay!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Vilius • couple • lt
8
Pros:

Our room was clean and well acomodated

Cons:

Towels were wet most of the time because there wasn’t heating in the bathroom. Breakfast was all the same all three days of our stay. Menu was very short.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • nz
8
Two night stop over to drop car and do some shopping in outlet stores
Pros:

Good proximity and easy access

Cons:

He English staff very uninviting but the European staff very friendly

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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tracy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Staff couldn't do enough for us, room wasn't quite ready when we arrived so we're given free drinks while we waited. The dogs made very welcome and got little goody bags. would def recommend

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Comfortable bed, clean room and plenty of hot water. Sink plug a bit fiddly
Pros:

Very good breakfast. Evening menu a bit expensive for what it is. Pizza not good … bit boring to be honest.

Cons:

Margarita pizza badly lacking in topping..

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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stoyan • family_with_children • gb
1
Very bad experience will not choose Holiday Inn again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty room found pills under the bed,no air con,no duvet for the extra guest,the hotel is next to busy road and it’s impossible to sleep on open window or a fan for the whole night

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

good variety

Cons:

Timings could have been more generous ie extended to 10/10.30am

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee