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A buffet with various food items and beverages, including fruits, pastries, and coffee machines. - Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG (London)
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a bar. - Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG (London)
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a window with curtains. - Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG (London)
Located close to Tate Modern and Borough Market, Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG provides free self-serve breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a small round table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a radiator.

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bathroom with a black tiled shower area, a white sink with a mirror, and a shower curtain.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, and a walk-in closet.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG is near a metro station. Tate Modern and The Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben. Check out an event or a game at Wembley Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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103-109 Southwark Street, London, England, SE1 0JQ

What's nearby

  • A large, modern building with a tall central tower, surrounded by a waterfront and trees.
    Tate Modern
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic castle with towers and a river in the foreground.
    River Thames
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • An indoor market with green architecture, various food stalls, and a sign for 'Le Marché du Quartier'.
    Borough Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A river with modern buildings, including a distinctive tall skyscraper, and a bridge in the background.
    The Shard
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A large cathedral with a prominent dome and twin towers, surrounded by modern glass buildings.
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Southwark Underground Station
    5 min walk
  • London Waterloo East Station
    8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Founder's Arms
    5 min walk
  • The Corner
    4 min walk
  • The Mad Hatter Hotel, Southwark
    3 min walk
  • The Distillery Bar
    1 min walk
  • Albie Restaurant & Bar - the Hoxton
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 50
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50

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
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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 50.

Where is Holiday Inn Express London - Southwark by IHG located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tate Modern, Borough Market, and The Shard. St. Paul's Cathedral and London Eye are also within 1 mi (2 km). Southwark Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Blackfriars Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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 London - Southwark by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, close to the Thames river, room clean and staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rizwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is quite well laid out with tonnes of options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rajdai Gangadai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an express hotel the cleanliness was exceptional the staff was very courteous. The hot breakfast was a plus. The organization and efficiency of the staff was exceptional. I do recommend this hotel when in London.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ravishankar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were good size and were well kept. Room service cleaned our rooms every day. Breakfast had a lot of options and was delicious. Coffee machine had a lot of options, Flat White became my favorite. London is a beautiful city. This hotel made our 4 days stay even more fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ma Felicia Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff, good location
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and provided a good atmosphere. The hotel is well situated for a lot of London attractions and the rooms were clean and tidy. Great value hotel with a good breakfast to get you started for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful, room was good as was breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were friendly & helpful. Breakfast was very good. This property needed a pool/fitness area. Our room wasn’t maintained from the cleaning staff as well as it should have been. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service! Great staff at front desk and also Claudia was lovely. Easy walk to the Black Friar tube station and very close to the Tate - London Eye etc. bathroom newly renovated - room was tiny. Glorious ac! Great breakfast. Super expensive but the most decent price hotel that we could find in a convient central location. Please fix your drink fridge! If you are an IHG member you are able to get a late check at till 2pm which was great on our day of flying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Srivaths

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to attractions and London tube stations, making commutes easy. Free morning breakfast was very good. Staff were very friendly. Facilities were clean. No onsite laundry but has a pickup laundry service.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Danny and the front desk is amazing, the rooms were clean and breakfast was good. Great hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

TAEHYOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, business-friendly environment. I especially enjoyed the breakfast. The riverside is easily accessible, and I went jogging almost every day during my stay. The tube station is a bit far, but still within a reasonable distance. Borough Market is also within walking distance!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and very convenience to all tourism's area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and friendly and helped out with all are questions and concerns and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very dusty. The carpet was stained. Breakfast is in a very small space - no change in food over several days. Need at least 2 more coffee machines. The staff was all very nice.
All the dust …
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

WYLLIAM

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

Good hotel

very comfortable and pleasant hotel, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Svante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good clean room. Breakfast was a bit crowded and the food was OK, but not great. Staff was very nice, had a few laughs with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but fine…could have had some places to hang towels and such…the staff were amazing and so friendly and real…they were helpful and made staying there a pleasure..great breakfast and such an efficient crew making the breakfast happen for so many people. Will stay there again when we go to London.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Great place to explore london.

Great room, comfortable bed and lovely shower. The staff were friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Breakfast was great, good selection for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds and pillows, good air conditioning, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a great location and close to transport. Breakfast is good and plenty of restaurants around. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025