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Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative lighting.
A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night.
A modern bar area with wooden furniture, a blue table, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves.
A multi-story hotel with a Holiday Inn Express sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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19 Bridle Path, Watford, England, WD17 1UE
  • Place, Watford Palace Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Watford Colosseum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Vicarage Road Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a coat rack, and a wardrobe.

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a desk, a cup of coffee, a lamp, and a view of the city at dusk.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

A modern bathroom with a white sink, toilet, and shower.

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekend breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, conference space and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG offers 98 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Smart televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Watford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Watford Palace Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served at weekends
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • 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 helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Watford Palace Theatre and Watford Market
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 75 square feet (7 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG also features multilingual staff, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Watford hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Great Room – This bar only serves dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 75 square feet of 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 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.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

RAJESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern and great welcoming staff and breakfast fresh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property for the price point with a good quantity breakfast offering.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean-customer-friendly staff-Great breakfast-generous parking space for a place near London. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MEHDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for Watford central
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, spacious room, quite clean, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, staff very friendly and Brekki was spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & staff were really helpful. Good central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good breakfast buffet. Staff were able to check us in early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, close to Watford junction train station. Rooms clean and comfortable.Staff excellent, even checked us in 40 minutes early. Breakfast very good, buffet style.So you can help yourself to as much or as little as you want.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly & helpful staff pleasant clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ian

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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, especially for the Warner bros studio tours. Clean, quiet and a nice selection at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta location hotel and good choice at breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, good clean room, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Bradley Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warriors Junction is a solid four‑star choice that met our needs perfectly. The rooms were comfortable and well‑maintained, with nothing to complain about, while the bathrooms were particularly nice—clean, modern and well‑equipped. The location couldn’t be more convenient for travel, especially via Watford Junction and the Lioness line, as well as other train and bus connections. Great for commuters and visitors alike, it combines practicality and comfort in a professional, no‑frills way that makes it easy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, wonderful breakfast and dinners, location is perfect for visiting London!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great staff. My room was clean and in a nice quiet corner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

frankie

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay near train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really uncomfortable room, we paid for two nights and left after one because we got no sleep at all. Beds really small and uncomfortable and the noise all night was unbearable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Christopher

Missed breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026