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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

3.0 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Crown Gate, Harlow, England, CM20 1NB
  • Place, Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bouncers Dog Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Hotel in Harlow with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Harlow hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Great Room Restaurant
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre and Bouncers Dog Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Harlow hotel.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Great Room Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 22 February 2025 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Parking area
  • Selected guestrooms

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Off site parking fee: GBP 6 per day (0.1 mi away)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Harlow Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow Essex
Holiday Inn Express Harlow Hotel
Inn Express Harlow Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
Express Harlow By Ihg Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harlow an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Hotel Harlow

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Lovely hotel which I have stayed in before, it’s clean and friendly with an ideal location for Harlow train station..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarelayefa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

PATRICIA

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Staff are pleasant. A local racist drunk appear to frequent the hotel and cause harassment. Staff ill-equipped to address drunken behaviour. Limited breakfast options especially for alternative milk and vegetarian/vegans. Local infrastructure work does cause noise but with appropriate times. A fair distance from the station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

anne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not stay there again

Asked for a twin bed which we got. TV we were unable to get any reception. The phone didn’t work so had to go to reception I was given the excuse it was the weather!! No solution sorted until I asked if there was another room available. There was a double bed and sofa bed. The worst nights sleep in a hotel. The sofa bed was the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

waqas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Every thing is perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Miroslaw

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Scaffolding around the building, additional floor levels being built, also no car park facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Atif

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us whilst we visited family. Staff were lovely and room had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were polite and very welcoming. I stayed on a Sunday and arrived after 18.30. I parked in the Water Gardens which is less then a 5 minute walk and paid 50 pence for overnight parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and hotel, staff where friendly. good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SONIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and welcomimh staff

The property was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value

Stayed here as we’re going to a concert in London but did not want to pay the extortionate London prices! The room was modern and large. Good shower pressure and a lovely, comfy bed. Lots of shops in the immediate area. The breakfast was fantastic with a huge choice of hot and cold dishes and fresh fruit. Would recommend if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Our aircon was noisy, and couldn’t be adjusted. Then the ceiling unit started to leak on to the floor. We had to change rooms late at night, when we were in our night clothes, but were offered no compensation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025