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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Lincoln with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Property amenity
Reception
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre, in the heart of Lincoln City, offers a free breakfast buffet and modern comforts. The on-site restaurant serves favorite dishes, and the bar is perfect for unwinding. Enjoy in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and help from multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Brayford Enterprise Park Ruston Way, Lincoln, England, LN6 7DB

What's nearby

  • University of Lincoln - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • LNER Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lincoln Christmas Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 12 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz - JD Wetherspoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Square Sail (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Electric Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

Hotel in the city center
A free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Bicycle parking, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 118 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • HDTVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 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
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • 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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre 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 Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Lincoln, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Lincoln, LNER Stadium, and Lincoln Museum. Usher Gallery and Lincoln Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lincoln Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been to visit daughter at university, really great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy helpful staff, close to Centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities
Good facilities friendly staff good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and practical hotel to stay for my business requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with friendly staff but a bit difficult to get to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok stay

Staff very friendly family room small cleanliness spotless overall good stay ideal for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room good location for walks. Great friendly staff. Minor issue with noisy plumbing in our room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the place was amazing, only thing wasn’t happy about was tv reception was terrible basically only one channel watchable, apart from that I was very happy with everything else, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The ideal place

Have stayed at the same Holiday Inn Express several times and have always found it to be clean with friendly,helpful and professional staff.The breakfast is great and the location is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Great place to stay

Easy parking, helpful front desk and nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom design was clever with the door, three mirrors, deep bowl, and night-light.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Super friendly and clean

As a regular user this hotel and staff are very friendly, helpful and attentive, this is why I keep returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice sratush
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mi

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

Amazing place to stay

Fantatc place with amazing staff they just can't do enough for you , from arrival to departure 1st class treatment thanks all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Comfortable stay

The room was comfortable and I was very happy with the breakfast which was included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, good parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay room clean and tidy. Really good breakfast would definitely recommend and stay here again. 10 minute walk to town centre lots of bars and restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to everything very convenient Room had everything you needed Breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

Emily W sorted out an issue with our room door with a professional and reassuring manner. A great employee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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