Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
- Elevator
About this property
Just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, this hotel offers breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant. Central London is only a 45-minute train journey away. Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport offers a paid shuttle service to and from the airport terminal. Each room with attached bathroom at Holiday Inn Express Stansted features tea/coffee facilities, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. Flat-screen TVs and a pool table are available at the hotel lounge. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sharon
United Arab Emirates
“They kindly upgraded us to a sofa room to accommodate last minute changes to numbers. Easy to communicate with and responsive. Breakfast nice ahead of travel.” - Karina
Germany
“Very friendly staff, good location, comfortable bed, great shower.” - Mary
United States
“Check in was easy. Room was small but comfortable.” - Andriy
Ukraine
“Great stay near the airport The hotel is very convenient for airport travelers — just around 10 minutes away by bus, which costs £4. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. I also really enjoyed the breakfast — good selection and quality.” - Laura
United States
“Clean, great location, welcoming staff, included breakfast, airport shuttle. Excellent choice for the night before a morning flight.” - Alyssa
Canada
“My experience at the Holiday Inn Express far exceeded all of my expectations. I arrived at midnight in an exhausted state and the front desk staff greeted me warmly with open arms. The breakfast buffet was delightful and practical with ready- to...” - Dmitry
Canada
“It is a nice clean hotel with a great breakfast. Room was large and everything worked. It is a great option for an overnight layover or catching an early flight at Stansted.” - Dubois
Canada
“Loved the breakfast and the friendly staff managing the dining room.” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“Staff went above and beyond in every aspect. Whatever we needed we got.” - Yohay
Israel
“It is a busy hotel but still the staff was helpful. The room is cozy, and the mattress comfortable. Good breakfast. Convenient shuttle to the airport.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant & Lounge Bar
- CuisineBritish • Italian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.






The fine print
The shuttle bus is a 24-hour service, at a cost of £4 per adult. Under 16's travel for free.
Leaves the airport from BAY 19, at the coach station, quarter to and quarter past the hour
Leaves the hotel on the hour and half past the hour.
On-site parking is not guaranteed, and your vehicle may be moved to an alternative secure car park. Parking costs 14 GBP per night, for nights that guests stay. Please note we can only offer parking for the duration of the guest stay. No extended parking is available. Car parking is restricted to 1 parking space per room booked.
Guests must register their vehicle as the car park is monitored.
Please note, the car park will be closed from 2nd July until 5th July due to maintenance. The nearest car park is Maple Parking.
Family Room Reminder
If you have reserved a Family Room, as per the room description we would urge you to take into consideration for your comfort, the suggested maximum occupancy.
2 adults with 2 children under the age of 8 years.
or
2 adults with 1 child over the age of 8 years.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.