Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Free daily full breakfast
Meeting facility
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Crown Gate, Harlow, England, CM20 1NB
  • Paradise Wildlife Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Epping Forest
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Harlow

In Harlow .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre and Bouncers Dog Park. Cineworld Harlow - Queensgate and Harlow Falconry are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Gibberd Garden - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Paradise Wildlife Park - 13 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • The Henry Moore Foundation - 16 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Epping Forest - 19 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 29 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Epping Underground Station - 12 min drive
  • Harlow Town Station - 18 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Master Barista - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Willow - ‬13 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 6 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
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.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 22 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Parking area
  • Select guestrooms

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 6 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, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. 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
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
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 (27-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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. 448 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception stay welcoming & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

W.H.F.J.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sanjeev

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort
There was no Shower gel in bathroom. There was no dental kit. Room service basically just fixed the duvet on top of the bed without fixing the bedsheet. No AC remote. Coffee mug from last night was just kept as it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super value for money. Everything clean, breakfast well run and all staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

Roadworks

Roadworks outside make finding the hotel a nightmare. No car park at the hotel - use the nearby NCP one. No discount on the parking fees
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zak

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

1 night stay

Nice clean room. Friendly staff. Good food and drink selection at breakfast. 100% would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Under repair

Under repair and no parking not good had to find own park ( which holiday inn should pay for as there carpark closed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great, high standard and service. Only issue was outside had scaffolding around the building and the car park was out of service. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ihemelandu

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

10/10 Excellent

Alin Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was expecting free parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Vicky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have been good to know we couldn’t park on site before arriving. Lots of roadworks next to hotel and gas to park in multi story car park next door at cost of £13 for 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
parking a nightmare
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff team were friendly and the hotel and room was clean. Breakfast was quality & tasty. I would of liked my receipt on checking out as it was promised to me when I checked in, otherwise all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice overnight visit after some time away - Harlow

Used to come here regularly in the past. Shops and Restaurants are all within walking distance. Parking is possible nearby too but there was work going on at this time so parked in the multi-storey which is a short walk. Normally a bit cheaper if booked with the hotel directly. Need to pay in the car paek. Not sure if this is the new way forward but not a tragedy. Reception Team were great as before. Friendly and welcoming. Super breakfast with good hot options. Nothing too much trouble here and we will be back over the summer months. Many thanks all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Hafiz

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