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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Bishop's Stortford with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Business center
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport offers a practical base near the runways. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, evening drinks at the bar, and dining in the restaurant. Rooms have WiFi, and a billiards table provides a relaxing diversion between flights.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast) | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Thremhall Avenue, London Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England, CM24 1PY

What's nearby

  • Hatfield Forest Country Park - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Bishop's Stortford Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Mountfitchet Castle - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Southern Parkland Country Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Audley End House - 16 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport Station - 3 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Windmill (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Camden - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Hotel near the airport
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant at Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 254 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 28-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (GBP 14 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • 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 registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 4 per person (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: GBP 14 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Holiday Inn Express London Hotel Stansted Airport
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport
Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport
Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport London
Stansted Airport Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford
Express London Stansted Bisho

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 14 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of GBP 4 per person applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Flitch Way Country Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park. Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Birchanger Dog Field are also within 6 mi (10 km). Stansted Airport Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1122 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for airport and food choice and quality was better than expected which was a great bonus for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always get a good stay at Holiday Inn both business and pleasure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Easy and quick check in. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. I had a good support sleep with the firm pillow provided. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Clean, comfortable, breakfast excellent and it was affordable. 🌸
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient airport hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

Great for airport stays

Perfect location near stansted airport literally a couple of minutes from mid stay parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Amenities
Modern clean spacious Close to airport Shuttle easy great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

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

Friendly hotel

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient for Stansted airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dusan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great and affordable place and very close to Stanstead
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy for airport
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exemplary highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for the airport, reasonably comfortable for the price, and good breakfast selection. No free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff is really friendly and the rooms are quiet. Breakfast is nice,could have more vegan options though. My room was on thr ground floor and my phone had no interbet reception,and unfortunately the wifi didn't work either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. Request- as with the meat options, please have vegetarian options available without having to order and wait please. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff genuine and excellent service. Food was good, my room very quiet, shuttle bus perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Conrad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning did not work in either of our two rooms. That made the entire night terrible. We chose this hotel for that reason. So not good there. The staff were very nice. The breakfast was great too and nice to have. Lastly, the shuttle to the airport made things very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice standard. Could have a bigger TV with option for connecting a phone/tablet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

olumayokun

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy due to construction around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Amenities
Arrived at 7.30pm so did not notice outside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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