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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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Hotel Holiday Inn Express Harlow

Holiday Inn Express Harlow

Crown Gate Essex, Harlow, CM20 1NB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.2
Very Good
1,378 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Location

    8.2

  • Total

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly..

Vizinteanu Belgium

Great selection of breakfast, spacious room, friendly staff. Perfect experience in Harlow.

Raymond Saudi Arabia

The location was perfect for the playhouse, 5 min walk. The breakfast was really good, everything you could want, but very busy, lucky to get a seat

Linda United Kingdom

Good location for overnight stay before visit to central london

David United Kingdom

The breakfast was very good.enjoyed it every day.The coffee machine was great - I tried lots of different kinds.Staff very helpful and pleasant.

Audrey United States of America

Plesant, location good. Staff as should be (helpful) breakfast clean and varied. Recommend, Yes. Bruno C

Bruno United Kingdom

The hair drier wasn't working so staff came up to my room with one as soon as I called - they were very helpful. Thank you!

Victoria United Kingdom

Comfortable and enjoyable stay. A welcoming breakfast too. No complaints.

Frank United Kingdom

Very comfortable room, good temperature control and a nice shower - great location for restaurants

Steve United Kingdom

Breakfast was good. Room comfortable. Convenient and relaxing.

Daniela Jordan

Staff

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Holiday Inn Express Harlow

8.2
Very Good
1,378 reviews
  • 8.5

    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
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    Great check-in experience
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    On-site restaurant
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    On-site restaurant
  • Highly rated for:
    On-site restaurant
  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
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    On-site restaurant
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    On-site restaurant
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    Very comfy beds
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    Great check-in experience
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly..”
    Vizinteanu Vizinteanu Belgium Belgium
  • “Great selection of breakfast, spacious room, friendly staff. Perfect experience in Harlow.”
    Raymond Raymond Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “The location was perfect for the playhouse, 5 min walk. The breakfast was really good, everything you could want, but very busy, lucky to get a seat”
    Linda Linda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good location for overnight stay before visit to central london”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was very good.enjoyed it every day.The coffee machine was great - I tried lots of different kinds.Staff very helpful and pleasant.”
    Audrey Audrey United States of America United States of America
  • “Plesant, location good. Staff as should be (helpful) breakfast clean and varied. Recommend, Yes. Bruno C”
    Bruno Bruno United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hair drier wasn't working so staff came up to my room with one as soon as I called - they were very helpful. Thank you!”
    Victoria Victoria United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Comfortable and enjoyable stay. A welcoming breakfast too. No complaints.”
    Frank Frank United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very comfortable room, good temperature control and a nice shower - great location for restaurants”
    Steve Steve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was good. Room comfortable. Convenient and relaxing.”
    Daniela Daniela Jordan Jordan

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 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express Harlow has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 15, 2012
Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Express

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

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  • Vizinteanu Belgium

    “Everything was clean and the staff was very friendly..”

  • Raymond Saudi Arabia

    “Great selection of breakfast, spacious room, friendly staff. Perfect experience in Harlow.”

  • Linda United Kingdom

    “The location was perfect for the playhouse, 5 min walk. The breakfast was really good, everything you could want, but very busy, lucky to get a seat”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Good location for overnight stay before visit to central london”

  • Audrey United States of America

    “The breakfast was very good.enjoyed it every day.The coffee machine was great - I tried lots of different kinds.Staff very helpful and pleasant.”

  • Bruno United Kingdom

    “Plesant, location good. Staff as should be (helpful) breakfast clean and varied. Recommend, Yes. Bruno C”

  • Victoria United Kingdom

    “The hair drier wasn't working so staff came up to my room with one as soon as I called - they were very helpful. Thank you!”

  • Frank United Kingdom

    “Comfortable and enjoyable stay. A welcoming breakfast too. No complaints.”

  • Steve United Kingdom

    “Very comfortable room, good temperature control and a nice shower - great location for restaurants”

  • Daniela Jordan

    “Breakfast was good. Room comfortable. Convenient and relaxing.”

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Hotel surroundings *
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What's nearby
  • Harlow Mill
    1.9 miles
  • Ash Valley Golf Club
    5.3 miles
  • Scotts Grotto Ware
    6.1 miles
  • Lee Valley White Water Centre
    7.4 miles
  • Bishop's Stortford College
    7.4 miles
  • Herts and Essex Community Hospital
    7.5 miles
  • Bishop's Stortford Golf Club
    7.9 miles
  • Birchanger Green Services M11
    8.2 miles
  • Hatfield Forest
    9.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Woodford
    11.5 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Theydon Bois
    6.8 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Stansted Airport
    10.9 miles
  • London City Airport
    18.5 miles
  • London Luton Airport
    21.6 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Great Room

    Food: International

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

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

Most popular amenities

Parking
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Family rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £5 per day.

  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Secure 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
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian

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From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Holiday Inn Express Harlow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Holiday Inn Express Harlow accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Harlow

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn Express Harlow by:

    • Car 25min

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

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Harlow include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Harlow (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking

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

  • Holiday Inn Express Harlow has 1 restaurant:

    • Great Room

  • Holiday Inn Express Harlow is 650 feet from the center of Harlow.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Harlow can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

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  • Value for money8.1
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