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Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

★★★ Crown Gate Essex, Harlow, GB

8 guest rating· 3011 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Located just 25 minutes from London Stansted Airport, Holiday Inn Express Harlow is surrounded by shopping and leisure facilities, with easy access to transportation hubs like Harlow Town rail station and an adjacent bus station.

Modern Amenities

Each room boasts an en suite power shower, flat-screen TV, high-speed WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Dining and Entertainment

Enjoy a complimentary Express Start breakfast daily and savor traditional British cuisine in the evening. Unwind with a drink at the lounge bar or explore nearby dining options recommended by our friendly staff.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Harlow? Book your stay now and make the most of your visit!

Rooms & rates

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Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

An en suite power shower, 50inch Smart TV with cable channels, and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in this air-conditioned room. A complimentary breakfast is also included.

Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

This air-conditioned double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

An en suite power shower, 50inch Smart TV with cable channels, and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in this air-conditioned room. A complimentary breakfast is also included. Room and bed type preferences are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. This room can be set up with either a double or 2 single beds, please specify your preference when booking.

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 3 · 13 m² · Double bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

An en suite power shower, 50inch Smart TV with cable channels, and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in this air-conditioned room. A complimentary breakfast is also included.

Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Sleeps 2 · 13 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

An en suite power shower, 50inch Smart TV with cable channels, and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in this air-conditioned room. A complimentary breakfast is also included.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
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  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Crown Gate Essex, Harlow, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say83011 reviews

+ Excellent breakfast+ Friendly staff+ Good locationCleanliness issues in bathroomsNoise from building work
Cleanliness7.1
Service8.6
Location7.6
Room Quality8.0
Amenities8.1
Value for Money8.0

Excellent

10.0

Everything

Nothing

Olufemi Karunwi · GB · 2026-07-25

Guest review

10.0

The reception staff

The kitchen staff who were quite rude and need more training on coeliac discease

Catherine · GB · 2026-07-25

Lovely hotel right in the heart of the town

9.0

Lovely hotel, staff friendly and professional, rooms super clean and bed really comfy. Free Breakfast was good as well

All good

Kevin · GB · 2026-07-20

Good to know

Renovation work will be carried out from October 2024 to August 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.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

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Groups

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 7 per day.