Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

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A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a welcome sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, two single beds, a red chair, a lamp, and a curtain.
A buffet area with a coffee machine, food display, and a sign that reads "Express START".
A wooden wardrobe with shelves holding towels and a kettle. A hairdryer is mounted on the wall next to a door.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent sign.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $84
$70 nightly
$84 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Crown Gate, Harlow, England, CM20 1NB
  • Place, Harlow Leisurezone
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Harlow

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG in Harlow, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute walk of Harlow Leisurezone and The Water Gardens. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bouncers Dog Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre.

What's nearby

  • Harlow Leisurezone - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bouncers Dog Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pets' Corner - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Harlow Town Station - 18 min walk
  • Epping Underground Station - 22 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willow - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The William Aylmer (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CJs Fish and Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Harlow hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at Great Room Restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Great Room Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (GBP 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 10 per day (0.1 mi away)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Harlow Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow Essex
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Inn Express Harlow Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
Express Harlow By Ihg Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Harlow an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff at reception and with housekeeping.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were friendly. Parking was available at a nearby car park. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Clean room. Ideal for town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is also conveniently located, just about a 10-minute walk from Harlow Station. The room was clean, well maintained, and nicely decorated, making it a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Had dinner too. Clean room and location is close to the centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place to stay. Clean, well maintained with pleasant and helpful staff. Breakfast offering also good. Close to town amenities including public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely,make you feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is noisy, breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No parking on site , and this was why we booked it because it said parking on site
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable night stay with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem was parking as the hotel car park was closed as they are refurbishing. There is a big multi-storey car park next door but difficult to find the entrance. Otherwise good place for an overnight stay. Staff are friendly, rooms nice and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly, room was clean and fit for purpose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very friendly, parking for use was an issue due to overnight road closures
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Complicated parking. Small rooms. Good breakfast. OK value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and shower was exceptionally clean. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar had a good selection on offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Staff polite and helpful. Plenty of choice at breakfast with food and drink and also for once a toaster that didn’t need your bread putting through more than once.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Breakfast was plentiful, location ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good breakfast all good only issue was car park not open and I had not been informed but local carpark at £6 for overnight parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault it one bit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us whilst we visited family. Staff were lovely and room had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We really enjoyed our stay overall, but just a note on the mattress - it may need replacing, as it dipped in the middle when two people were in the bed, which affected comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Central hotel, friendly staff, decent rooms and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025