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Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Spa
Pool
Exterior
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Premium Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Caton Road, Lancaster, England, LA1 3RA

What's nearby

  • Williamson Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lancaster Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lancaster Castle - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lancaster University - 7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Morecambe Beach - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bare Lane Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Holiday Inn Restaurant International - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bobbin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Keys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dominick's Catering - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

Upscale hotel near Lancaster University
A garden, a playground, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Hotel Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a health club.
Additional perks include:
  • A children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 156 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (215 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (25 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

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 11:00 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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • 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 a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision
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

Does Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool.

Is Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lune Aqueduct and The Centre at Halton. Grand Theater and St John's Historic Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice stay we had in Holiday inn lancaster
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel, very helpful staff, we loved the breakfast and swimming facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Dog friendly hotel, good bed, tired decor, reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

easy access to hotel from M6 northbound
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Lewis, who greeted us and checked us in, was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Everything I would expect at a holiday inn
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We like how local it was to town centre only a couple of minutes in car or there was a bus stop across the main road. The staff were all pleasant & welcoming The food was very nice too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

A basic holiday inn, the rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and happy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We stayed here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty with lots of choice. Will definately stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good hospitality and location. Parking was good. Swimming pool. Good breakfast. Overall the stay was good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Good stay but property needs a renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Easy to get to from the motorway and lovely walk into Lancaster good for dogs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Only stayed one night, friendly staff, food was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

As a lone traveller I felt incredibly safe, and although I only stayed for one night but from the moment I arrived I was welcomed by two young men well
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Came down for breakfast to find not enough places available to eat,had to eat in the bar area with my wife who is disabled, not enough staff on to clear the dirty dishes away, wouldn't stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location and lovely walks right behind it!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The staff at breakfast time, were especially helpful as I have mobility issues. The breakfast was very enjoyable with lots of choice. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to the centre of Lancaster as well as on the lovely river side walk. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

An enjoyable experience all tound
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We had a lovely family stay, the pool was great and opened early so kept the kids entertained before breakfast with early wake ups! Lovely little play area outside and play area inside to keep kids entertained for a little while, nice size rooms and all very clean. Close to Lancaster town centre beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The hotel is great, the restaurant is very basic
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10

Very dirty hotel our bed was broken stinky carpets just avoid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Location good. Room nice and spacious. Beds cosy. Breakfast very nice. Restaurant a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Very convenient as a stopover near the motorway, comfortable bed, hot shower. Advertised’Chinese all you can eat buffet’ was overpriced and very underwhelming. Lift was out of order (advised by staff). Plenty of parking. Good EV charging facilities nearby, though not on site. I did sleep well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025