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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Crown Gate, Harlow, England, CM20 1NB
  • Place, Harlow Leisurezone
    ‪3 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)

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harlow Leisurezone. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Great Room Restaurant
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Harlow Leisurezone and 7 minutes by foot from Cineworld Harlow - Harvey Centre
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.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
Holiday Inn Express Harlow Hotel
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 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

maggioni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is noisy, breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Janique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable night stay with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault it one bit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

LEE

Breakfast was plentiful, location ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

waqas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Adverti
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Barrie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No car park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Zodwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and friendly hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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