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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a well-stocked bar.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a glass door.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a curtain.
A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and artwork on the walls.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Crown Gate, Harlow, England, CM20 1NB
  • Place, Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bouncers Dog Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a curtain.

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

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a curtain.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, white bedding, bedside lamps, a telephone, and a small table.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a curtain.

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted artwork, and a coat rack with hanging items.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Harlow

In Harlow .With a stay at this Harlow hotel, you'll be steps from Harlow Leisurezone and within a 10-minute walk of Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre. Also, Bouncers Dog Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate is within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Tye Green Leisure Centre - 6 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Novo Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Harlow hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Harlow Holiday Inn Express
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Harlow
Holiday Inn Express Harlow Essex
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Inn Express Harlow Hotel
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Express Harlow By Ihg Harlow
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG is 16.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG on Aug 31, 2026 start from $81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG is home to Great Room Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG to downtown Harlow?

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG is 0.1 mi away from Harlow.

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 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

8/10 Good

C.Lorna

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

maggioni

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

tim

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

Janique

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

6/10 Okay

Alan

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

Teresa

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

6/10 Okay

LEE

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

10/10 Excellent

waqas

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and spotless. Staff very helpful, friendly and courteous at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zodwa

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

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was spotless and the staff were helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Adverti
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No car park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and friendly hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Nice hotel

Lovely hotel which I have stayed in before, it’s clean and friendly with an ideal location for Harlow train station..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room excellent. The road had been closed so we had issues getting to the carpark but contacted the hotel and they guided us in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025