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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sharon
    United Arab Emirates 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 Germany
    Very friendly staff, good location, comfortable bed, great shower.
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Check in was easy. Room was small but comfortable.
  • Andriy
    Ukraine 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 United States
    Clean, great location, welcoming staff, included breakfast, airport shuttle. Excellent choice for the night before a morning flight.
  • Alyssa
    Canada 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 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 Canada
    Loved the breakfast and the friendly staff managing the dining room.
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff went above and beyond in every aspect. Whatever we needed we got.
  • Yohay
    Israel 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

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant & Lounge Bar
    • Cuisine
      British • Italian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG