With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG in Cambridge (Romsey), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 5 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cambridge Junction and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum.
What's nearby
Mill Road - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
Anglia Ruskin University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
River Cam - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
University of Cambridge - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
Cambridge Junction - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Cambridge Station - 15 min drive
Stansted Airport (STN) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Standard - 11 min walk
The Geldart - 3 min drive
Nando's - 15 min walk
Black Cat Cafe - 16 min walk
Kingston Arms - 5 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG offers 173 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 173 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Great Room serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Great Room - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
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
Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Great Room
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room crib
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (64 inch wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Built in 2003
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
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 6 per day
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 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 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)
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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Mr j
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly and helpful staff, room was in good condition
Mr j
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Steve
Jan 5, 2026
Hotel was crowded and very noisy.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
4/10 Poor
Steve
Jan 5, 2026
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed over new year, it was very noisy even till 3-4 am in the morning. Car park changed for £30 for 2 nights.
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Tommy
Jan 4, 2026
Room was freezing cold when we got in as window was wide open and was ice cold outside. Thebhesting wasnt working in thebroom
Tommy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Graham
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Fruit for yoghurt was frozen solid. Jam dispenser was empty, bacon burnt, no mushrooms/no eggs, no batches, bar beer glasses on table from night before.
Graham
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Beth
Jan 4, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, but cold. Despite adjusting the thermostat, it was difficult to increase the temperature.
Parts of the hotel downstairs were also cold, especially the overflow dining room .
A warm welcome. Friendly staff. Great accommodation, clean and comfortable. The bar and dining area is spacious (not easy though finding a table during the big breakfast rush from 8.30-9.30am. But given it's a free breakfast and a great one at that it's no surprise everyone turns up!
The hotel is a 40 minute walk into the city centre. There aren't any other amenities close by. Because of this we dined in both nights. A good selection of drinks available at the bar with prices in keeping with many pub prices.
Food is also in line with many pub prices. The burgers on the first night were enjoyable and came with two dips and a generous portion of chips. Food is cooked to order.
The second night I ordered a steak pie and found the shortcrust pastry to be like concrete! It took a mighty effort to break into the pie and the filling whilst nice was a little dry. Perhaps the pie had been overcooked. The gravy that accompanied the dish was thin and watery and just ran off the outer pastry casing.
The member of staff serving immediately sought to resolve this to my complete satisfaction. I mention this as it was the only negative we encountered. A small negative became a big credit to the hotel staff in how he handled it.
The hotel is dog friendly which is a nice touch.
Overall an enjoyable break away and without a doubt we would definitely stay here again.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Krishna Kumar
Traveled with family
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable Stay with Friendly Service
We had a very pleasant stay at Holiday Inn Express Cambridge. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with friendly and helpful staff throughout our visit. The rooms were okay, and provided everything except drinking water.
Breakfast was organised with a good selection, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and efficient. The location is convenient for accessing Cambridge and surrounding areas, making it a great option for both leisure and business travellers.
Overall, a reliable and comfortable stay, and we would happily stay here again.
Krishna Kumar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Richard
Traveled with family
Dec 26, 2025
Room was clean but a bit tired. Carpets throughout were worn and probably hard to keep given volume of traffic.
Breakfast was fine.
The breakfast was very good, the food was fresh and there was plenty of choice. The room was clean and comfortable, although a little small for the four of us.
Staff were brilliant, breakfast was beautifully laid out, fantastic bar, nice relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable room. Brilliant value too
Mitchell
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Dec 15, 2025
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Philippa
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly
Philippa
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
David
Traveled with family
Dec 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was thoroughly clean and tidy,the bed was comfy,the staff on check in were very friendly and polite,loved the free breakfast,everything about this hotel is lovely.