- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
Located just off junction 13 of the M6, the Holiday Inn Express Stafford offers affordable accommodation with free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. Stafford Castle is just 5 km from the hotel while Stafford town centre and Stafford Train Station are 4 miles away. Cannock Chase and Ingestre Park golf clubs are just a 10-minute drive away, whilst Alton Towers can be reached in 40 minutes. Shugborough Hall Estates and Drayton Manor are also within easy reach. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 43 km from the property. The Holiday Inn Express Stafford has a 24-hour front desk and bedrooms include a 32-inch TV with Freeview, tea/coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer. The en-suite bathrooms feature a power shower and free toiletries. The hotel has a lounge bar with a selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks available. Speciality teas and coffees are also served. The Great Room offers a snack menu serving curries, nibbles and pasta. Pizzas can be ordered around the clock. In the morning, enjoy a free buffet breakfast including hot and continental options such as fresh fruit, pastries and bacon baps The hotel has 3 meeting rooms offering audio/visual equipment, free tea/coffee and a lunch at an additional cost.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- James
United Kingdom“Room was clean, bed was very comfortable and the bathroom, etc. was sparkling.” - Karen
United Kingdom“Generally excellent and breakfast much better than expected.” - Chris
United Kingdom“The breakfast was amazing. Huge choice and food fresh. Toaster was great as usually this type is poor. Location was perfect for us, just off the M6, visiting Stafford. Being able to request rooms together was a bonus.”
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United Kingdom“For 12 years I avoided HIEX because the breakfasts had become so bad. Stale bread, microwave-fused troughs of bacon, sausage and unspeakable scrambled eggs in a messy dining area with dirty tables were the norm. This time I only booked out of...”- Susan
United Kingdom“Excellent breakfast lovely staff,very well organised.been here lots of times” - Trevor
United Kingdom“The room was very comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful.” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom“The location is excellent. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast was fab.” - Denise
United Kingdom“The cleanliness, the staff and of course the breakfast!” - Virginia
United Kingdom“On arrival we were made to feel very welcome by Jessica who said she would be happy to help if we needed it - my husband is in a wheelchair and I had a lot of unpacking to do. At breakfast next morning, when my husband was unsteady Jessica noticed...” - Philippa
United Kingdom“Convienient for breaking journey north. Close to motorway but quiet.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Great Room Lounge
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note that a valid credit card corresponding to the name on the booking is required at check-in and verified by PIN.
When booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require an extra bed, you must notify the property via the Special Requests box during the booking process.
Please note that cash payments are not allowed.
When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay, applies. Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a pet.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.