Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Dinner served
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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19 Bridle Path, Watford, England, WD17 1UE
  • Place, Watford Leisure Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Watford Colosseum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Vicarage Road Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekend breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG offers 98 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Smart televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers.

This Watford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Watford Leisure Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served on weekends
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Watford Leisure Centre and Watford Palace Theatre
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 on weekends. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 75 square feet (7 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG also features multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Watford hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Great Room - This bar serves dinner only. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 75 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property for the price point with a good quantity breakfast offering.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, spacious room, quite clean, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good breakfast buffet. Staff were able to check us in early.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room & staff were really helpful. Good central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, staff very friendly and Brekki was spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly & helpful staff pleasant clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, especially for the Warner bros studio tours. Clean, quiet and a nice selection at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, good clean room, highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greta location hotel and good choice at breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great staff. My room was clean and in a nice quiet corner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff are amazing,went above and beyond to accommodate our large party.parked two card on site easily enough.very nice food on offer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, wonderful breakfast and dinners, location is perfect for visiting London!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

frankie

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay near train station
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and tidy. The staff were helpful and friendly. There was a good breakfast selection. The hotel is in a good location, which was close to railway station and buses, so very convenient for me. I wish there was a fridge in the room. I enjoyed my stay. I would defintely book here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Perfect for Harry Potter

Really nice staff great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location beside the train station. Solid breakfast buffet, nice clean hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful. Nice and clean everywhere. Shame the bathroom hand-wash container was empty on arrival, and remained empty throughout the stay. And apparently the non working desk lights were "on order".
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location is great for the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, hotel lobby smells nice, not noisy. I forgot a travels adapter, but I was able to borrow a charger from the staff 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Yousra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Holiday Inn Express Watford Junction was all over a great experience. The train station is not even a 5 min walk away. The service was great and a special thanks goes to Abi for her outstanding service! Thanks to everyone, it‘s definitely a recommendation of mine.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025