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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers find a warm welcome in Cambridge where the staff goes beyond expectations, guiding guests through their stay in this conveniently located hotel

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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge is centrally located, offering comfort and practicality. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet and can relax at the bar after exploring. Cambridge Junction and attractions are minutes away. Helpful staff and luggage storage enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(104 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cambridge, Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG is in the business district. Cambridge Junction and Fitzwilliam Museum are cultural highlights, while Anglesey Abbey is a notable landmark. University of Cambridge and Cambridge Corn Exchange are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Cambridge, England, CB1 3LH

What's nearby

  • River Cam
    River Cam
    12 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    16 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mill Road
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cambridge University Botanic Garden
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Anglia Ruskin University
    14 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station
    15 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Royal Standard
    11 min walk
  • The Geldart
    3 min drive
  • Nando's
    15 min walk
  • Black Cat Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Kingston Arms
    5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Hotel near University of Cambridge
Located close to Cambridge Junction and Fitzwilliam Museum, Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 173 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in FuturePlus, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (64 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2003
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Cambridge 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?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per day.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG located?

Located in Romsey, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Cambridge, Cambridge Junction, and Cambridge Corn Exchange. Fitzwilliam Museum and Addenbrooke's Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km). Cambridge Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff especially jack were amazeing couldnt do enough for us and our grandaughter the breakfust was besutiful
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs , very nice rooms and breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

JUDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, fresh, comfortable but the bed was a bit hard for our liking. Good standard breakfast. No complaints. Easy and convenient for our trip to Cambridge. Good value for money for the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pets very welcome. Good selection of wines, ciders and lager. Unfortunately not one Ale served.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mr j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly and helpful staff, room was in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff clean decent food decent beer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nothando

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room generally clean. Food not so great for the value of money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room helpfull staff. Breakfast had a good variety
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely and clean and warm on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was thoroughly clean and tidy,the bed was comfy,the staff on check in were very friendly and polite,loved the free breakfast,everything about this hotel is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant, breakfast was beautifully laid out, fantastic bar, nice relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable room. Brilliant value too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Curteous Staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well run hotel, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and a very good breakfast. Overall, very good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for my overnight stay. Really clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room brilliant breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was far too small - I didn't get a decent night's sleep there due to that. There was a power socket on only one side of the bed - very inconvenient. The wi-fi was very good but very fiddly to connect to. We were charged to park there - this is just grasping. The single lift was glacially slow. The staff were all very helpful and pleasant apart from the woman on reception when we checked out - she was abrupt to the point of rudeness.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chinonso

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Courteous staff that were helpful. The room could do with cleaning though
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was very good, the food was fresh and there was plenty of choice. The room was clean and comfortable, although a little small for the four of us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eelco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All I needed and expected from a HIE formula hotel and very friendly staff on top of that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room good, staff efficient and friendly. Food good, location not so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only ground floor room or one room with locked adjoining door with stranger left at 6pm when I checked in. The hotel knew that I was a female travelling on own and had many couples and families staying, yet no accommodation made for this. They also knew this wasn't ideal as they apologised. To be fair on the staff they offered free parking overnight as a result, however not ideal given reports in the media this week about single female staying in another hotel chain. Hairdryer in room did not work, staff not interested when I reported at checkout (good job I had also brought a small travel one, otherwise would have mean a soggy trip to reception!) Again, to be fair I have used this hotel before and not had any problems. Hotel clean, fairly priced, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for quick travel and hot breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful reception, clean room, great breakfast. The highlight however was sitting in the bar listening to a charming young Irish lad singing beautiful songs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025