Located 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 center, which offers shops a theater, 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 theater is a further 6 minutes' walk away.

Couples in particular 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

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Harlow
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joyce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean. Lovely breakfast. As I am not a driver the location is excellent due to the proximity of the bus terminus.
  • Shockley
    United States of America United States of America
    I liked my room and how close it is to town. Walking distance from different places.
  • Abdulrahman
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    New, clean and quit place Shops and restaurants available in a 5min walk around the hotel
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal for an overnight before flight from Stansted. Better than expected. Decent breakfast included. Parking extra .
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bed was great, staff friendly and breakfast had good choice and tasty.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Despite been on a major airport flighpaththw hotel was very quiet
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast, rom and bed. Also staff were very helpful.
  • Melvin
    United States of America United States of America
    Room was great - not a big fan of duvet's as they tend to be too warm. Breakfast was good - but always the same. Staff were great and friendly. Parking was OK for me as I was usually back early. All in all good value
  • Annmarie26
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The price was fantastic and I also must add, we had a meal in the evening and it was honestly delicious!! I had the chicken and pesto, bacon pasta, my husband had the burger and our children had the chicken strips and they all said the food was...
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great for overnight stay. Breakfast was included and covered all bases, cereal through to cooked. Parking in adjacent multi story was 2 min walk - level 2.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bathtub 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
Public parking is available at a location nearby (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/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • 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 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $126. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCB Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

    • Holiday Inn Express Harlow, an IHG Hotel is 650 feet from the center of Harlow. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Restaurant #1

    • 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:

      • Double