Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free stay for your child
Partially refundable
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Breakfast included
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US$103 per night
Price US$308
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free stay for your child
Partially refundable
Pay online
Breakfast included
We have 6 left
US$103 per night
Price US$308
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
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Continental breakfast included
  • 2 single beds
US$324 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$103 per night
Price US$308
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • 2 single beds
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$108 per night
Price US$324
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Johnson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was lovely but could have fried eggs has well has scrabble”
Tommy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean and friendly staff I just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the exceptional customer service I received at Holiday Inn Harlow on Saturday, 4th October 2025. The three young ladies at the front desk were outstanding...”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful. The room was well equipped it provided value for money”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We have stayed here a few times over the last 7 yrs visiting family and everytime its been fabulous. We wont stay anywhere else.”
Ryan
Ireland Ireland
“The staff were exceptionally helpful and nice. They had very good people skills. Lovely clean comfortable and quiet room”
Louise
Ireland Ireland
“Room was clean had all I needed. Nice and quiet Very nice helpful staff”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fresh, a lot of choice. Clean & tidy, friendly & helpful staff.. Superb.”
Rationalmadness
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very convenient location with friendly staff and a decent free breakfast. The rooms are fine for the price with decent bathrooms and comfortable beds. If you are staying in Harlow or visiting the surrounding area is also an easy taxi ride from...”
Debra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The cleanliness of the whole hotel. Room really clean and very comfortable. Bed comfy and the pillows were gorgeous, no neck aches in the morning. Everything there including ironing board/iron, Tea/coffee making station and hairdryer. Bonus is a...”
Ludovico
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff was friendly, kudos do Alvin and Aspasia for their excellent customer service”

Hotel surroundings

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 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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about US$132. 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.

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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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-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 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.

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.