• Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Lift

Situated 25 minutes’ drive from London Stansted Airport, the Holiday Inn Express Harlow is enclosed by various shopping and leisure facilities. Harlow Town rail station is a 20-minute walk away and offers regular services to London Liverpool Street station and Cambridge. There is also an adjacent bus station. An en suite power shower, flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, high-speed WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at the Holiday Inn Express Harlow. The complimentary Express Start breakfast is served each day within the Great Room and traditional British cuisine is available in the evening. Guests can relax with a drink in the lounge bar where staff can also recommend a local restaurant offering alternative cuisines. There are 3 business rooms, high-speed WiFi and business facilities on site. The hotel is located in Harlow town centre, which offers shops a theatre, music venues and museums. Harlow Leisurezone and Harlow College are just 5 minutes' walk away. Canons Brook Golf Club is only 1.6 miles away and features an 18-hole course set in 112 acres of mature rolling countryside. The Harlow Playhouse theatre is a further 6 minutes' walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, 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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for Harlow
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to find bright and modern comfi room lovely staff.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wright in the middle of town, comfy room, good staff, nice breakfast
  • Roland
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were really surprised, the staff, the accommodation and food were excellent

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £7 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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 supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel is 200 yards from the centre of Harlow. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Twin