Name: Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg
Address: Crown Gate,Essex, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1NB
Price range: US$117+
Rating: 8.3

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About the Hotel

Crown Gate,Essex, Harlow, CM20 1NB

Close to Harlow Town

Great

8.3

8.5

/10

3.1

4.0

Loved by Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg guests

Helpful staff

Fresh breakfast

Quiet rooms

Shopping proximity

Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg - A modern hotel near Stansted Airport with business amenities and complimentary breakfast

Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg, a 3-star property rated 8.1/10 on Booking.com, provides 123 air-conditioned rooms with work desks, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can start their day with the hotel's Express Start breakfast, featuring hot items like scrambled eggs, sausages, and baked beans. Located near Harlow Bus Station, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from Harlow Town rail station, offering 35-minute connections to London Liverpool Street. Three meeting rooms equipped with audiovisual technology cater to business guests, while leisure options include nearby attractions like Gibberd Garden and the Harlow Sculpture Trail. Staff at Holiday Inn Express Harlow can recommend local dining spots, and the lobby bar serves traditional British food and drinks.

Pros

Complimentary Express Start breakfast with hot and cold options

Meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment for business events

20-minute walk to Harlow Town rail station with direct London trains

Air-conditioned rooms with work desks and free Wi-Fi

Nearby access to Harlow Sculpture Trail and Gibberd Garden

Cons

Limited dinner menu with no full-service restaurant

On-site parking costs £7 per day

Select your room type

Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
140 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Heating
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Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot
2 persons
140 sq. feet
1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Air conditioning
Heating
room details
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
140 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Heating
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Facilities

Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Great

8.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Services

Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Rollaway beds

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg Location

Crown Gate,Essex, Harlow, CM20 1NB

Map view

City landmarks

Park

Harlow Town Park

1.0 mi

Gallery

Gibberd Gallery

2400 ft

Landmark

Pets' Corner

5200 ft

Landmark

The Panic Room

2600 ft

Shopping Area

The Harvey Shopping Centre Harlow

3300 ft

Shopping Area

The Water Gardens Shopping Centre

3300 ft

Museum

Harlow Museum and Walled Gardens

1.3 mi

Landmark

The Philosopher by Keith Godwin

3300 ft

Church

St Paul's Parish Church

3300 ft

Landmark

Gatehouse Arts

3300 ft

Golf Course

Canons Brook Golf Club

1.5 mi

Stadium

Harlow Greyhound Stadium

1.4 mi

Landmark

Our Lady Of Fatima R C Church

4300 ft

Landmark

Energise by Clare Bigger

4600 ft

Landmark

The Gallery at Parndon Mill

5000 ft

Landmark

Moorhen Marina

5100 ft

Nearby

Second Avenue The Leisurezone

Science Alive

1200 ft

Restaurants

Couzens Bakery & Coffee Lounge

3000 ft

6A Harvey Centre

Chicken Hut Harlow

2200 ft

8 Terminus Street

Mcdonald's Restaurants

2400 ft

30 Broad Walk

King du Noodle Bar restaurant

2500 ft

Westgate House building 1 West Square Westgate House building opposite wetherspoon pub

The Clock House

2000 ft

11-15 Adams House

New Market Cafe

2200 ft

9 The Rows

BB's Coffee and Muffins

3100 ft

Unit 80 The Harvey Shopping Centre

Fancy Fry

2200 ft

8 Market House

Domino's Pizza

2500 ft

13 West Gate

The Hare

4600 ft

Hare Street Springs

The Willow

3500 ft

Hodings Road

Explore Harlow

Local Highlights near Holiday Inn Express Harlow

Gibberd Gallery

9 minutes' walk

Contemporary art exhibitions and local cultural showcases. Free admission.

Science Alive

5 minutes' walk

Interactive science exhibits for all ages. Engaging family-friendly experience.

Harlow Town Park

20 minutes' walk

Expansive park with gardens and children's play areas. Perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Harlow Museum and Walled Gardens

5 minutes' drive

Local history exhibits and beautifully maintained gardens. Great for educational visits.

The Panic Room

10 minutes' walk

Exciting escape room adventure for friends and families. Book in advance for the best experience.

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve

7 minutes' drive

Tranquil walking trails and wildlife. Ideal for those seeking outdoor relaxation.

The Clock House

7 minutes' walk

Traditional British fare with a cozy atmosphere. Reservations recommended for peak times.

Chicken Hut Harlow

8 minutes' walk

Casual dining focused on delicious chicken dishes. Perfect for a quick bite.

The Victoria Hall Theatre

10 minutes' drive

Local theater showcasing plays and live performances. Family-friendly shows available.

Gatehouse Arts

12 minutes' walk

Art exhibitions and events in a vibrant arts hub. Great for cultural enthusiasts.

Getting around

City Centre
Harlow 9 min · 2300 ft
Airports
London Stansted (STN) 34 min · 13.9 mi
London City (LCY) 58 min · 23.7 mi
Underground
Epping 13 min · 5.3 mi
Theydon Bois 17 min · 6.8 mi
Bus
Bus stop 3 min · 700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 8.95 per person.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Russian, Hindi, Lithuanian

Year renovated:

2012

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

246

Former name

holiday inn express harlow, an ihg hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Holiday Inn Express Harlow By Ihg from previous guests about their experience.

Review summary

Based on recent reviews

Guests often appreciate the Holiday Inn Express Harlow's central location near Harlow's town center and the Water Gardens. The rooms are often described as spacious, and many find the breakfast, with its variety of choices like yoghurt, muffins and an English breakfast, to be a great addition to their stay. Some guests have mentioned that on-site parking can be limited, requiring the use of a nearby park house. Overall, it's considered a convenient option, especially for those seeking easy access to shops and restaurants.

Review score

Based on 4 verified reviews

8.3 /10

Great

100%

Recommend

Staff

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.7/10

Location

8.3/10

Facilities

8.4/10

Pros

Good breakfast

Room value

Easy check-in

Room comfort

Well-located hotel

Cons

Dirty shower

Rude staff

Stale smoke smell

based on 520 reviews

3.5/5

Harper from United States

Business traveller

Standard Double Room Hot

2 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: February 16, 2026

9/10

Wonderful short stay

speedy check-in useful location

Check-in was speedy. The room include air conditioning. I really appreciate the complimentary breakfast. It featured various options. The hotel's location near the shopping center was useful.

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Emerson from United States

Business traveller

Standard Double Room Hot

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 19, 2026

9/10

Excellent Stay Near Town Center!

convenient location high-quality toiletries

The hotel's location next to the retail park proved super handy. I REALLY appreciated the clean bathroom with high-quality Dove toiletries. Breakfast was a practical meal, perfectly adequate for my needs.

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Michael from United Kingdom

Single

standard double room hot

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 27, 2025

6/10

missing pillows closed car park

I found a couple of things not so hot. first, i had to beg for extra pillows. Apparently, they ran out because of some 'gypos' the night before. i thought that was a really charming word to use with a paying customer? also, the hotel car park was closed, which they failed to mention when i booked. dragging my suitcase from the public car park wasn't the highlight of my trip.

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Samantha from Australia

Business traveller

Standard Double Room Hot

2 nights in October 2026

Reviewed: December 19, 2025

9.0/10

Excellent Customer Service

friendly staff clear understanding real consideration smooth experience

the staff were friendly. the front desk staff showed clear understanding of their roles. they displayed real consideration in their approach.

Dining

8/10

the hotel offers a typical english style breakfast. the breakfast includes a large variety of products. guests can find fruit juice, fruits, croissants, and muffins on offer.

Facilities

9/10

the hotel is situated one mile from a venue. the hotel is near a bus station. the location allows easy access to the shopping area and water circles with many shops.

Rooms

10/10

The room was very clean. it was big enough for three persons. the shower was clean and big. It provides ample space. the room maintained a quiet environment .

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