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Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
Exterior
Reception
Lunch and dinner served
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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University Way, Dartford, England, DA1 5PA
  • Place, Crossways Business Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartford Borough Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Orchard Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪96 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small table.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a red pillow. There is a wooden panel between the beds with a small table and a phone.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a smartphone charging, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, conference space, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in a common area are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG offers 126 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Crossways Business Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Great Room
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 5 minutes by car from Orchard Theatre and 8 minutes from Bluewater Shopping Centre
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG also features a vending machine, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Dartford hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Great Room – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (163 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Olusegun Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel with a great brekkie included.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff and excellent room. In particular Karen was incredibly welcoming and informative about our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kam yin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, convenient location, good breakfast and amazing staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills hotel, does exactly what it says on the tin. Staff are very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ieva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Greay amenities, convenient location, great, helpful staff, tasty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok. Staff that checked us in was really amaizing. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, extremely helpful staff. Decent buffet breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh English breakfast but variety will be much appreciated.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the room was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nyaradzai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, very friendly staff, a lovely stay, as per usual!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service friendly staff Breakfast was basic but yummy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, roomy and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mechelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Marina

Perfect location and ideal for travelling around Kent / London. Staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I will be using them again, without a doubt.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fozia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!! Check in and Out went smoothly. Room was nice, clean and spacious. Breakfast was good. Good location to Bluewater and Buses. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheuk Lun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
neat and clean room easy parking perfect for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great nights sleep, great staff and a perfect location for what I required.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025