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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lincoln

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Interior
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Serves breakfast and dinner
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Brayford Enterprise Park Ruston Way, Lincoln, England, LN6 7DB
  • Place, University of Lincoln
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lincoln

Heart of Lincoln.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Lincoln and 2 miles (3 km) of LNER Stadium with a stay here. Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Lincoln - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • LNER Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Lawn - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 11 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Square Sail (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz - JD Wetherspoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Depot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lincoln
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG also features a vending machine, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lincoln hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 11 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: GBP 11 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit 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, a smoke detector, and window guards
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
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, Diners Club, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG is 33.9 mi (53-min drive) away from the Hull (HUY-Humberside) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

As of Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG on Mar 29, 2026 start from $75, 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 Lincoln City Centre by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 11 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG is home to Great Room, which features international cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG to downtown Lincoln?

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG is 0.5 mi away from Lincoln.

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1009 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food in the restaurant was to overpriced. Car parking is a payful.What is cheaper to walk us to avoid?And it's three pounds for night and ten pounds.For you Do not offer universal electric car parking. When I told you did also asked for more information on this, they couldn't help so could not charge the car
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and facilities excellent and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only fault with the room was no coat hooks to hang our coats on, when we came back to the hotel it was raining so had to put one coat over the chair and the other laid out on the floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnpaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good shopping
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room great, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Staff were very attentive and everywhere very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

david

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yassir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean room. the air con heating was weak in this cold weather. spoke to staff and they put portable heater in room :) breakfast was delicious and very filling. Just wished there was no extra charge for parking. should also be included with booking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything with the property was fantastic. The breakfast was amazing - with great choice for everyone. Staff so helpful and kind. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and polite staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was lovely as all ways my last stay the bed in the room was a lot smaller than usual I’m not one to complain I will have a respectful chat with hotel next time I stay all ways a lovely time when I stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anneyah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Plenty of variety
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy hotel and a great price i managed via expedia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025