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Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Orchard Theatre

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity
Reception
Property amenity
Lobby lounge
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

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

Room options

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Room amenity

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
University Way, Dartford, England, DA1 5PA

What's nearby

  • Orchard Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Darent Valley Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • ExCeL Exhibition Centre - 24 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cask & Thames - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪QE2 Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪british raj stone - ‬4 min drive

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 front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, bicycle parking, and a vending machine
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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 5 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
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 5 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)

Property is also known as

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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 at Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 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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Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1022 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1022 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Osa Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with comfortable beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to check in before 3pm and arrange late check out even though we didnt use it was very nice of them
Breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel, lovely customer service.. Pretty standard breakfast options. Altogether great value would be nice to have a little fridge and a microwave in the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

Gbenga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and it is next to major roadway
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, excellent staff and good breakfast plus easy parking . However all spoiled by noise in corridors from early hours onwards - so no sleep. Real shame.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Business stay

Budget hotel stay, carpets need changing in rooms, basic food; not much to choose from.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Friendly Staff

Staff were friendly and helpful, rooms were comfortable and breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast, very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sadeesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this property for 3 nights, from the beginning air con was not working- I have complained several time and they just gave me a small table fan instead of providing new room or repair the air con. In future i never book this property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Home

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend stay. Staff were excellent and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Super enjoyed the stay

We completely enjoyed the stay. The hotel staff were super friendly. The breakfast is phenomenal. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gireeshkumar

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Great stay!

Really reasonable process stay for me & my daughter. The beds were super comfy; we both slept really well!! Duvets were particularly cosy!! Great choice for breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy access to Motorways The stuff at the hotel was Great really polite go the extra mile for you, Rooms are great size.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Overnight stopover

Great overnight stop on route to channel tunnel. Room clean and comfortable, parking (£5) close to the main door. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Good choice of bar meals and had a good breakfast the next morning. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good stay

It was a very nice hotel at a reasonable price point. Although some things could use updating the excellent staff and high standard of service made up for it. Breakfast was okay but I would definitely go there again given the chance. Very clean and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit too warm in the room otherwise it is a great stop on the way to Folkstone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

No complaints at all

Greeted by friendly and professional staff. Hotel is exceptionally clean and comfortable. Have stayed before and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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