Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers find themselves minutes from Lakeside Shopping Centre and Orchard Theatre, with easy access to global dining and cultural experiences

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG (Dartford)
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Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford is near Lakeside Shopping Centre and Orchard Theatre. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a breakfast buffet, and international dishes at The Great Room. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Dartford is home to Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG. Orchard Theatre and O2 Arena are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. Check out an event or a game at Victoria Road Stadium, and consider making time for Diggerland, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Dartford travel guide
Map
University Way, Dartford, England, DA1 5PA

What's nearby

  • Last week on Dartford cross
    Crossways Business Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Central Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Dartford Borough Museum
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Orchard Theatre
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Greenhithe Stone Crossing Station
    4 min drive
  • Barnehurst Station
    7 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • House on the Hill
    4 min drive
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    5 min drive
  • Cask & Thames
    9 min walk
  • QE2 Bar
    10 min walk
  • The Wharf
    16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG

Hotel near Bluewater Shopping Centre
Located close to Orchard Theatre and Lakeside Shopping Centre, Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and conference space. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Great Room, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a water dispenser, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, bicycle parking, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 126 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 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

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

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)

Business services

  • 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (64 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Secured 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include 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

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 6 per day.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG located?

Situated in Dartford, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Orchard Theatre and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre. Lakeside Shopping Centre and Victoria Road Stadium are also within 12 mi (20 km). Dartford Station is 24 minutes by foot and Greenhithe Stone Crossing Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok. Staff that checked us in was really amaizing. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the room was good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheuk Lun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
neat and clean room easy parking perfect for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great nights sleep, great staff and a perfect location for what I required.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERIFF

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great but the breakfast was superb 👌.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything clean and tidy, huge bed, and the lady who checked us in was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds and easy location to access with a car. Only downside is parking is not free.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was good and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff on reception were exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel with really friendly staff. Rooms were great and had everything you needed. Would happily stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very professionals and respectful . Room was good and breakfast too but there are always room for improvements
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay staff were great very clean and comfortable and lovely and Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff .. really made our stay fabulous.. Maybe a bit of spray bleach in the shower and some new 🆕 pillows .. and you’d be 100% Excellent value for money Breakfast was fantastic..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Se-ember

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are welcoming and very respectful. The daily room service was top notch
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentleman who was working night shift was extremely polite,professional,patient and very kind.He checked in and helped me tirelessly even with parking and any service I requested..I am soo disappointed I forgot to take his name.He deserves an award for excellence in customer care.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Amenities
Lovely quiet evening in room location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

Football trip

Stayed two nights.Football weekend.Really enjoyed our stay .Friendly staff, comfy beds and lovely breakfasts Definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lovely staff and in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean, quiet rooms and the staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful, nothing was too much trouble, A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Great location and the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What made our eight day stay so good was the entire staff ,they were excellent, the front office were exceptional as was the restaurant staff and bar staff .Nothing was too much trouble , they went above and beyond every day. To make our visit memorable. The only criticism was the shower , although modern and large the shower floor was very ,very slippery.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

Very good

Very clean efficient hotel. Food very Clare at check in was brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025