Holiday Inn Express Wakefield by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.9 (3383 reviews)
Queen Street, Wakefield , Wakefield , 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:
Great central location
Friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Good breakfast
Many guests found rooms clean
Good value/price
Cons:
Stained or unclean rooms and mould in bathrooms (several reports)
Poor mattresses/small or dipped beds
Occasional AC failures and plumbing/sewer smells
Some parts of hotel tired/dated; needs refurbishment
Night-time noise in some locations

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed reports: several guests noted stained furniture, mould in bathrooms, hair and unclean areas, while many other reviews explicitly described rooms as clean.
Service
8.9
Generally excellent and friendly staff with multiple named mentions (e.g., Helga, Lauren) going above and beyond; a few comments that staff were stretched or weary.
Location
9.2
Consistently praised as central and convenient, very close to town centre and transport; occasional night noise noted but overall a major positive.
Room Quality
6.7
Mixed quality: several complaints about tired décor, small or dipped/terrible mattresses and dated rooms, but some rooms described as stylish with good facilities (mini-fridge, power points).
Amenities
7.6
Basic amenities present (lift, Wi‑Fi, mini-fridge, parking nearby) but some issues reported: slow lift, special Wi‑Fi login, occasional AC failures and plumbing smells.
Value for Money
8
Perceived as good value by many guests and described as good price for location and breakfast, though a few expected better comfort for the price.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast generally praised (good choice and quality) but a minority reported poor breakfast items or cold/overcooked plates on the hot plate.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive stay driven by location, friendly staff and breakfast, tempered by intermittent cleanliness and room comfort issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 06:10

Property Description

Convenient Location

The Holiday Inn Express Wakefield hotel is centrally located, making it the perfect choice for travelers looking for easy access to transportation options and nearby attractions.

Modern Accommodations

With 81 contemporary air conditioned bedrooms equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with all the necessary amenities.

Great Room Experience

Start your day with the inclusive Express Start Breakfast at the Great Room, and later unwind with an evening drink, snack, or light meal in a relaxed setting.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

Please notify the property in advance if you require check-in before 14:00.

Please inform the hotel on arrival if you are an IHG member and wish to obtain an extended check-out, subject to availability.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

A pre-authorization is required for all bookings which will be held on your credit/debit card.

When booking the Double / Twin Room type, guests are advised that the room type requested at the time of booking is not guaranteed however the hotel will endeavor to allocate the requested room type on arrival.

Please e aware that the hotel has limited car park spaces and cannot guarantee availability.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 3383 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8
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Jeasmin • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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heather • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ken • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Carl • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Sham Sul • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Derek Hallas • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff very helpful on arrival. Very central location and very clean room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was wonderful

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • couple • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good hotel close to the centre of Wakefield.
Pros:

All the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is very close to the shops, bars and restaurants. Great breakfast!

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Great location. Staff friendly, particularly the manager ?Helga - she was so personable and welcoming. The included daily breakfast was a great addition!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Grazyna • family_with_children • gb
9
Great place for short stay
Pros:

Great place , nice and clean,helpful staff

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
10
Ideal for our needs. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Pros:

It was simple, clean, and suited our needs.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely Stay
Pros:

Lovely breakfast, large disabled room, helpful staff and great central location.

Cons:

Cant think of anything worth mentioing.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Nabraj • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Hani • solo_traveller • sa
8
Cons:

The room smelled like it has been not used for a while .

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jo • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Size comfort and cleanliness of room.
Pleasant staff

Cons:

Breakfast could have been better

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Shobhna Beswick • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Near location x deaf club x Town everything are fine at hotel staffs Hannah is friendly lovely

Cons:

Breakfast was little problem Bacon are overcooked hard one and l want fried eggs it wasn't there

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Lady Louise Rooney • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wakefield stay
Pros:

Lovely helpful staff and very clean room. Breakfast amazing

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great location - really convenient for the train station and town centre

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee