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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Crown Gate, Harlow, England, CM20 1NB
  • The Henry Moore Foundation
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Paradise Wildlife Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Epping Forest
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

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 - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • The Henry Moore Foundation - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Paradise Wildlife Park - 15 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Epping Forest - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - 27 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Couzens Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Master Barista - ‬2 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.

Languages

Danish, English, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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  • Free WiFi
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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 time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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Inn Express Harlow Hotel
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Express Harlow By Ihg Harlow
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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alina Denisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The reception area was nicely decorated for Christmas, the room was big, and the bathroom seemed newly renovated. However, the loo seat and the inside of the lid had splash marks that had not been wiped, the shower gel container was empty (so we had to wash with shampoo), the couch in the room had many dodgy looking stains, and the cleaning staff knocked at our door bright and early on New Year’s Day(!), despite still having over an hour before checkout. And the breakfast times were set for midweek times, despite being a bank holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t get the best nights sleep as the mattress was too firm so tossed and turned all night. However, arguably that’s down to personal preference. What isn’t excusable is the fact that they had no running water in the morning so no showers. Instead of being at the front desk dealing with the guests the manager was nowhere to be seen. The lady on the front desk promised the manager would call to rectify but still waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Christmas stay.
All staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, general ambience was of a fresh, clean and modern nature. My only gripe was the mattress was quite hard, and therefore uncomfortable when sleeping, but my old bones didn't help 😔. My view couldn't be helped, but it was miserable, not the fault of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff polite room clean and comfortable breakfast lovely. Area not great but hotel lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cushions on settee very stained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Building site
Was angry on arrival as it did not say on the website of any building work or the car park being shut
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a pleasure to stay in the hotel. A friendly welcome when we arrived And the room was very clean and tidy. The bed was very comfortable And have to say that the bathroom was outstanding. And will be staying there again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its good for a short stay.
There is renovation work being done. This means their car park is closed. There is a public car park next door, but its a bit of a hassle parking on the street to check in and then having to move your car afterwards. There were no signs saying when the car park will re-open and I only knew it was closed when I arrived - no prior notice was given.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
After a 6 hr drive the car park wasn’t available. Had to park in a nearby multi story car park. It was dark and wet and the walk did not feel safe. Room grubby and needed refurbishing. Food very average, unimaginative and poor quality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Nice and convenient for what we had planned. Car Park around the corner meant easy parking option. Well stocked bar. Very friendly staff. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We great over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great. Five stars
We stayed at the Harlow holiday in express. The room was perfect, the breakfast was great for free. We had a walk through the town and trip to the Wetherspoon pub and even saw what looked like a recent Banksy near it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Antony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Shower head was faulty and did nt stay in place. WC cistern was faulty and took an hour to fill up meaning the tilet could not be flushed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice for a short stay
Very nice for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024