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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

3.0 star property
Business travelers retreat to Harlow's business district, enjoying international dishes and relaxing by a warm fireplace in the evenings.

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Holiday Inn Express Harlow welcomes guests from its central business district location with thoughtful comforts. Enjoy a full breakfast, free WiFi, and unwind in the evenings at the bar or lobby with newspapers and a cozy fireplace.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Harlow, Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG is in the business district. The Henry Moore Foundation and Artshed are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Harlow Falconry and The Gibberd Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Top Events GB or Lee Valley Athletics Centre. Visit our Harlow travel guide
Map
Crown Gate, Harlow, England, CM20 1NB

What's nearby

  • Royal Victoria Dock Bridge and ExCeL London
    ExCeL Exhibition Centre
    37 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • O2 Arena which includes a river or creek and modern architecture
    O2 Arena
    42 min drive - 29.3 miles
  • Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bouncers Dog Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Epping Underground Station
    12 min drive
  • Harlow Town Station
    18 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The William Aylmer (Wetherspoon)
    7 min walk
  • The Willow
  • The Master Barista
    2 min walk
  • Greggs
    4 min walk
  • Greggs
    3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Hotel in the business district
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Great Room Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and a vending machine
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (GBP 6 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 6 per day (0.1 mi away)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Harlow Holiday Inn Express
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow Essex
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Inn Express Harlow Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
Express Harlow By Ihg Harlow
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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre and Bouncers Dog Park. Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate and Harlow Falconry are also within 3 mi (5 km). Harlow Town Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Room was ok apart from the fact there was a lot of noise from traffic throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the room wasvery clean. Sofa bed was a double so bonus. Close to shops which we didn't discover on our last visit! Very convenient for Stansted airport and going to football the next day as a stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and friendly hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

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

Great stay

Central hotel, friendly staff, decent rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SONIA

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

Friendly and welcomimh staff

The property was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff. Beds really comfortable with lovely pillows. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super value for money. Everything clean, breakfast well run and all staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a quick business trip, people are friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

Great value

Stayed here as we’re going to a concert in London but did not want to pay the extortionate London prices! The room was modern and large. Good shower pressure and a lovely, comfy bed. Lots of shops in the immediate area. The breakfast was fantastic with a huge choice of hot and cold dishes and fresh fruit. Would recommend if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Would stay again

Excellent hotel and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful friendly staff excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff polite room clean and comfortable breakfast lovely. Area not great but hotel lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in, and lovely clean rooms. Breakfast was good and checkout also quick and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Good hotel

Comfortable stay. Had everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleeza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was amazing and the beds were so comfy, it was like sleeping on a cloud! The breakfast was also amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel was clean and staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, welcoming, helpful & gave excellent service Building clean and modern apart from scaffolding all very good Room, very clean & comfortable Will definitely use this chain oof hotels again Thank you Harlow
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dougie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overnight stop over for us. Staff were extremely friendly and the hotel room was better than I expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff team were friendly and the hotel and room was clean. Breakfast was quality & tasty. I would of liked my receipt on checking out as it was promised to me when I checked in, otherwise all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fatjona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Harlow. Rooms are very clean , the reception very nice and breakfast very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very easy to find friendly staff waiting to greet us rooms very comfortable and clean , Most importantly quiet night sleep before moving on to the Airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Friendly receptionist

Receptionist on check in was really nice and then really helpful with recommendations for a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasure to stay in the hotel. A friendly welcome when we arrived And the room was very clean and tidy. The bed was very comfortable And have to say that the bathroom was outstanding. And will be staying there again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option for a short stay. Staff very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024