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Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

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

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Just minutes from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction offers breakfast, dry cleaning, kids' meals at The Great Room restaurant, dinner, a bar, and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Desk chair
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Desk chair
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Desk chair
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Watford, Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG is in the city center and near a train station. Topgolf Watford and The Grove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stanmore Country Park and Chiltern Hills. Check out an event or a game at Wembley Stadium, and consider making time for Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, a top attraction not to be missed.
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19 Bridle Path, Watford, England, WD17 1UE

What's nearby

  • Watford Colosseum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vicarage Road Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Topgolf Watford - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • The Grove - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Watford Junction Station - 2 min walk
  • Watford Underground Station - 3 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Lion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southern Cross Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nana's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Junction Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Viento Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

Hotel near Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
At Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and conference space. The on-site restaurant, The Great Room, features kids' meals and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 75 square feet of conference space
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 50.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 London-Watford Junction by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Watford, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Watford Palace Theatre and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Watford Market and Watford Colosseum are also within 15 minutes. Watford Junction Station is only a 2-minute walk and Watford Underground Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location beside the train station. Solid breakfast buffet, nice clean hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

frankie

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay near train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for travelling to Wembley
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, wonderful breakfast and dinners, location is perfect for visiting London!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and lovely stay. Clean and staff were lovely. Quick an easy check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to station which was ideal for our purpose for a quick stay after oasis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All staff were great. Very kind, helpful and polite. If I vist the area I would chose to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the train station. Friendly staff. Good food options. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to Watford for the Harry Potter Studio Tour and this hotel was close to the train station and the free buses that take you to the Studios. It was a nice clean hotel with decent free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location is great for the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Parking at the property was terrible! Construction right outside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍good all around great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall great! Nicely located behind train station, walking distance to town centre and dining options. Breakfast is nice, nothing fancy but all you need delivered in reasonable quality and order. Staffs are great, friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Lovely hotel, good location

Lovely lady helped us with the check in, she was very friendly, smiley and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and professional during check-in. Breakfast was great. They had a buffet offering a typical English breakfast, cereal, yogurt, fruit, a coffee machine and fruit juice. The location was great (a short walk to Watford Junction station). The room was spacious and clean. There are shops, pubs and restaurants just a 2 or 3 minute walk away. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience. Clean room and supply. Especially a shot out to the awesome included breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at this Holiday Inn Express! The location of the hotel is really convenient as it’s located a (less than) 5 minute walk from Watford Junction station, and there were plenty of unique food options in/around the area. :) The bed was comfy and got a great night of sleep; was a little difficult to adjust the temp of the room but was all fine once I managed to figure that out. The staff in particular really enhanced my stay; they were all so friendly and accommodating and happy to help with absolutely anything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Very convenient for trains courteous staff.very clean rooms would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was smooth. Booked a single room got a free upgrade. Room was lovely, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Staff & service

Decent

The hotel itself was nice, with a small modern breakfast and seating area. The room was rather small and a bit worn, but it was decent. It was generally a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff,perfectly situated for travelling as it was right next door to train station but surprisingly quiet,very clean and modern hotel with very helpful staff and the breakfast was very nice with plenty of choice,very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very helpful and friendly throughout my two night stay. Would definitely use this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good breakfast

Ideal for a short break with a good breakfast choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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