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Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Bicester Village

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Property entrance
Serves lunch and dinner
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception
Serves lunch and dinner
Holiday Inn Express Bicester, near Bicester Motion, offers a hearty breakfast buffet and the Express Café & Bar. Guests enjoy dry cleaning, reliable in-room WiFi, and a functional business center. Helpful staff and a well-maintained property earn positive reviews.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bicester Gateway Business Park, Wendlebu, Bicester, England, OX25 2BX

What's nearby

  • Bicester Village - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bicester Golf and Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 16 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • University of Oxford - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Blenheim Palace - 19 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bicester Village Station - 8 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Tua Pasta - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shan Shui - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cecconi’s - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG

Hotel near Bicester Village
Located close to Bicester Motion, Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • 7 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 149 rooms feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 6 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Express Café & Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 7 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 6 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Express Bicester By Ihg
Holiday INN EXP Bicester
Holiday Inn Express Bicester
Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bicester an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG Bicester
Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG Hotel Bicester

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG located?

Situated in Bicester, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bicester Village and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Bicester Motion. University of Oxford and Oxford University Museum of Natural History are also within 12 mi (20 km). Bicester Village Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express Bicester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 923 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, booked to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms staff vary helpful breakfast nice well set-up. Would recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay easy to get to and from
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Bicester village and reasonably priced. Cooked buffet breakfast included which is a bonus and discounted parking. Room is spacious and clean. Better than some higher end hotels that over promise and under deliver.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok for a budget stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice staff very welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celestina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Holiday Inn for a wedding. We managed to get an early check in and stay was very pleasant. Everything we needed! Breakfast included which was nice and a 24 hour bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely happy with my stay here, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

would stay again

it was great, helpful staff, clean and comfortable and to top it off absolutely great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checked in and out, roomy dinning area, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were kept awake for most of the night by the dog in the next room barking. The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly it was just a shame about the sleepless night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the whole experience, nice rooms, stunning breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall! The room was spotless and the bed extremely comfortable. It was very quiet, which made for a restful night—aside from one brief interruption when the fire alarm went off. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

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

Perfect one night stay

Just a quick stop over for a wedding reception. Great customer service and room was clean and confortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

Great Hotel

Lovely hotel with great staff. Very convenient for Bicester Village also.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Manager was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Friendly efficient staff.. room needed to be vacuumed, but other wise great.Breakfast ample. Need a few gluten free options. Great location, easy to find. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice hotel. There was nothing I didn’t like. Daniel on reception was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The expectation was for a basic room, and felt the amenities and layout was well above average. The staff were helpful and the free breakfast was very enjoyable. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Ideal for Blenheim Palace

Stayed on a visit for Blenheim Palace, 15 minutes from hotel and M40 ideal for the trip, will definitely stay again as bought year membership for Blenheim Palace. Good Breakfast, nice and quiet, very helpful staff, many thanks to kit at check in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

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

Perfect night away

Very warm welcome, the room was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable, breakfast is fantastic and plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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