Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Lounge
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
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.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Lincoln. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Great Room Lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a meeting room, and a car charging station
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 6 minutes by foot from University of Lincoln and a 4-minute drive from Lincoln Castle
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. 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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.
Great Room Lounge - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 11 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room Lounge

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

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
  • Handrails in hallways (89 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 used
  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

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, 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.
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
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.
  • 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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Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff, clean hotel and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, good amenities and very helpful staff. I recommend this property if staying in Lincoln!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome from staff , room was clean and tidy . Excellent breakfast. Will use this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay, Clean, friendly staff and Breakfast was very good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, nice size and good amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Alix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, service was kind and friendly, buffet breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and extremely helpful. The room was nice and the location great. It is nice to be close to Morrisons grocery store as you can pick up whatever you need there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie

Lovely staff and well situated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

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

Kam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was really good stay . Accomodation was nice and clean. Conveniently near city centre and train station. A short distance away from waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were nice, room was clean, breakfast was ok, car park was expensive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and facilities excellent and staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet room and good breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff from reception through to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome at check in, friendly and informative staff. Good location, easy reasonable parking. Room was spacious and spotless. Breakfast, plenty of choice, topped up regularly in a nice setting. Perfect stop off for visiting our daughter at Uni. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sian

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

Great stay

Great location and comfy stay. Breakfast was excellent and would certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, helpful staff. Clean room, excellant breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Staff were very attentive and everywhere very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Great parking facilities, room clean and spacious. Staff very friendly. Great breakfast, which is included in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025