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Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG

3.0 star property
Travelers warm themselves by the inviting lobby fireplace before heading to the bar for drinks in this vibrant city with endless charm to discover

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Located in the heart of Derry City Walls, Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry offers a hearty breakfast buffet, coffee shop, cozy lobby fireplace, and a bar for drinks with friends. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, express check-out, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Londonderry, Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG is in the city center and near the airport. Derry City Walls and Magazine Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brunswick Moviebowl and Foyle International Golf Centre. The Two Bridges Walk and Brooke Park Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Londonderry travel guide
Map
31 Strand Road, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7BL

What's nearby

  • St. Columb\'s Cathedral featuring heritage elements, religious elements and a church or cathedral
    Walled City
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Guildhall which includes night scenes, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
    Guildhall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial
    Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Millennium Forum showing theater scenes and interior views
    Millennium Forum
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Derry City Walls showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Derry City Walls
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station
    17 min walk
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dungloe Bar
    4 min walk
  • The Guildhall Taphouse
    3 min walk
  • Hillbilly's Chicken
    2 min walk
  • Guild Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Spaghetti Junction
    3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG

Hotel near Derry City Walls
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, 2 meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 119 rooms feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and December 26.

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Holiday Inn Express Derry Londonderry Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Derry Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Derry Londonderry
Holiday Inn Express Derry
Holiday Inn Express rry Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry 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 Derry - Londonderry by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Londonderry, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau and Derry City Walls. The Peoples Gallery and Great James' Street Presbyterian Church are also within 5 minutes. Londonderry Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 844 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room , friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy good breakfast friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the hotel and the location! Staff were very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were super happy with ever, clean room, staff, and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malachy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, room was very clean. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Location is perfect, would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great staff, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing really helpful, the hotel met all our needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the rooms were very clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff , nothing too much trouble, very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff and manager very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, very cosy. Staff were attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Night out

Well situated, lovely cook breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I would highly recommend this establishment. The staff are impeccable especially one staff member Bernadette who is absolutely amazing. Bernadette went beyond her duties to make our stay more memorable and enjoyable. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, welcoming, helpful staff on the front desk when checking in late on Friday and checking queries on Saturday night. He went above and beyond celebrating my daughter's competition success on Saturday with a wee chocolate treat too. Made her stay even more special. Lovely breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super nice staff and very helpful on recommendations, excellent breakfast. Nice clean rooms with comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

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

Great location

Lovely modern hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

Great hotel!

Very welcoming hotel. Staff very friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Hotel is in a great location for exploring Derry. Great selection of tasty food for breakfast although staff struggled a little to keep it all replenished.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

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

Weekend in Derry

A lovely clean and comfortable room and friendly helpful start
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable (great bed, shower, and tea kettle) and breakfast was good. You can order vegetarian sausage, too. The smart tv doesn’t work with iPhones though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here every time i come to Derry always had a wonderful stay and hotel so convenient and clean. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025