About this property

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

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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Guests who stayed here loved

Patryk
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good food, friendly staff and very tidy room also location is spot on right in the city centre close to shops, gym, cinema etc
Nicole
South Africa South Africa
Comfortable room , great breakfast , overall good place to stay .
Tike
United States United States
Easy to find, great breakfast, great price. Wonderful bathroom.
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely everything!!! I can not give anything but great feedback. Everything from the excellent customer service I received when checking in to the cleanliness of the rooms and hotel. I would just like to say a massive thank you to the staff....
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 United States
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.
Dave
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Despite been on a major airport flighpaththw hotel was very quiet

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG 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
Cancellation 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 $133. 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.

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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

Renovation work will be carried out from October 2024 to February 2026 from 08:00 to 18:00. Guests may experience some noise. Please note that the parking is not available during this period.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.