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Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

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At Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead, indulge in the Great Room Lounge's lunch and dinner options or grab a bite at the free breakfast buffet. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, unwind with luggage storage and an elevator for easy access to your room.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG is in a rural area. The Snow Centre and The Grove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Elstree Film Studios. Don't miss out on a visit to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Visit our Hemel Hempstead travel guide
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Stationers Place, Apsley Lock, Hemel Hempstead, England, HP3 9RH

What's nearby

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • St Albans Cathedral
    St Albans Cathedral
    20 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • The Snow Centre
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cineworld Hemel Hempstead
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Planet Ice
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Apsley Station
    2 min walk
  • Croxley Underground Station
    15 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Nando's
    4 min drive
  • The Paper Mill, Apsley
    1 min walk
  • Zaru Bistro Cafe
    3 min drive
  • K2 Balti House
    20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG

Hotel near The Snow Centre
Located close to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Grove, Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 116 rooms include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 Lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2004
  • 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
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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 Hemel Hempstead 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 free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from The Snow Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Grove. St Albans Cathedral and Chiltern Hills are also within 9 mi (15 km). Apsley Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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 Hemel Hempstead by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location next to Apsley railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room not the biggest for 2 adults and 2 children but staff were lovely and very helpful.gave us some good advise about where we were going after breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay at this property. Chose it for its location as we were taking our granddaughters into London by train. Train station a ross the road with frequent direct trains to London. Free parking at the hotel a bonus. A nice pub nearby and a nice walk along the canal. Rooms clean and sufficient. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, very good breakfast and handy for Apsley rail station for a visit to London
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramlat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, central location and free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room and friendly staff also free breakfast was the icing on the cake!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUDIPRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the staff extremely friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, comfortable room Met the needs for a overnight stay Great price which includes breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely clean hotel, great staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were really friendly nothing was too much trouble, will be staying here again next time we are this way
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buffet breakfast offering a good choice excellent quality
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, efficient processes, all you need for a convenient short stay. Breakfast was pretty terrible, but better than nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and well equipped. Restaurant and bar had a good choice. Staff friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and clean hotel room staff very polite. Had a very good stay. Would good back when I'm in Hemel again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well located hotel for Harry Potter Studios and also the local train station for trains into London. Very clean and comfortable. Excellent price, including a free breakfast, which was great. Most of all, the staff were all excellent, very friendly, efficient and very good at their jobs! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, lots of nice restaurants nearby. Ideal location for Harry Potter. Rooms, breakfast all as expected for the price and absolutely adequate for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff stood out and have been amazing, recommended a local restaurant to us, which met all our needs. The room was nice, clean and comfortable. The location is ideal for anyone visiting Harry Potter Studio Tour or even a trip into London, I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. They were helpful and friendly and made the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, very close to train station so perfect location to get into London. Rooms are fine, nice and clean too. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms .nice comfy beds and a great breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff helpful, happy and polite
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and friendly. We had to change room after arrival as the aircon wan't working, but all good after that and to the standard we normally expect here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean room and facilities with plenty of parking. Good range of four at breakfast and all staff very friendly and helpful. The nearby canal offers a lovely walk and marina area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, quick check in. Nice bar serving food. A really varied breakfast with good quality food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025