Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

East London base, built for momentum

Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford keeps things straightforward with a comfortable, family-friendly feel and an open-concept lounge and bar area for winding down after busy days. Mornings start with a complimentary Express Start Breakfast buffet, then the Great Room Restaurant takes over later with cozy, pub-style international dinners. It sits in East London, a short walk from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

  • Dining that fits the schedule

    Casual on-site restaurant and bar plus a free breakfast buffet to start.

  • ABBA Voyage made easy

    Walk through Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to the arena in about 10 minutes.

  • Commuter-friendly connections

    About a 10-minute walk to Stratford station for speedy links to St Pancras.
$90 nightly
The total price is $109
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Pub-style Great Room Bar with draught beers.
  • Lounge bar area with large-screen TVs.
  • Restful rooms with blackout overlapping curtains.
  • In-room tea and coffee making facilities.
  • Work desk plus Freeview satellite TV.
  • Family-ready rooms with practical sofa beds.
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(154 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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8.8 out of 10
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(21 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
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(66 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a red chair.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
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(52 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
196 High Street, London, England, E15 2NE

What's nearby

  • Discover Children’s Story Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Westfield Stratford City - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • London Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • ABBA Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 27 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 53 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 73 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 80 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 84 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 99 min drive
  • Stratford Station - 8 min walk
  • Stratford Intl. Station (XOF) - 16 min walk
  • Stratford International Station - 17 min walk
  • Stratford High Street DLR Station - 5 min walk
  • Pudding Mill Lane Station - 10 min walk
  • Abbey Road DLR Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Petit Pret - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pool Street Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG

  • When you stay at Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Westfield Stratford City and London Stadium. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Excel London and The Arena are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like that it's just a short walk to public transportation: Stratford High Street DLR Station is 5 minutes away and Pudding Mill Lane Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 153 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 22 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 22 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 22 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG is a short 5-minute walk from Stratford High Street DLR Station and 10 minutes' walk from Westfield Stratford City. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, diverse, and exceeded expectations with a wide range of options. (266 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a good variety of food, including a self-service buffet breakfast with plenty of options. (67 reviews)
  • The hotel was easily accessible from London City Airport via public transport. (3 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Very well located fron the Abba Arena.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for ABBA Voyage, 10 min walk. Excellent breakfast, staff are very polite and helpful. Great shower, comfortable bed, and 12 mins walk from Stratford station which connects to underground.
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable stay in a great area to access transport for all of London breakfast good . Very happy with the price
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10/10 Exceptional

Arrived 2 hours early having booked two rooms, staff more than helpful, one room ready and was allowed to check in, rooms very clean, bed comfortable shower spotless, had a meal in the evening at the hotel restaurant, could not fault it also breakfast hot and lots of choice Definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room .Comfy bed and choice of pillows.Reception dining and cleaning staff lovely and cheerful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hotel and very close the the ABBA voyage arena. Good links via tubes. Nice pleasant and friendly guy met us for breakfast each morning and very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice property with a great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was fairly clean, a few marks on the carpet but generally clean. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly staff,great breakfast, nice bar and evening food, comfortable bed, lovely shower, will definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay, the room was decorated nicely, with new looking, clean modern bathroom and shower The staff were polite and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Really convienent for the aquatics centre and surrounding area and breakfast and bar menus were spot on
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8/10 Very good

Staff was professional and helpful. Hotel in a great location. Breakfast was excellent. Rooms were clean and well appointed. I'd stay here again without hesitation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, helpful staff and great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast, friendly staff, spacious room and comfortable bed
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8/10 Very good

Brilliant location for the concert we went to at the London Stadium. Staff were really lovely and attentive. Food was tasty. Bed was comfy and the shower excellent. We would certainly return to this hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were very clean, staff were polite, breakfast was good
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was very good with a good selection
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed 3 nights. Room was clean and refreshed every day. No noise. Lovely breakfast. I chose the full cooked option but other options were available such as cereal, fresh fruit, yoghurt etc. Close to transport links. Lovely stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good safe parking available and good value with breakfast included.
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8/10 Very good

Staff friendly and efficient , room was spacious and clean and breakfast had a great choice and plenty
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great value for money, excellent breakfast
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8/10 Very good

Clean room,helpful staff, restaurant food was good
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, good atmosphere.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and well maintained throughout our stay, it was very warm so air conditioning could have been better - but better than none! Breakfast was good even when busy, staff were very efficient at clearing tables to make sure service was quick. Overall would recommend and stay again if in area. Excellent location for ABBA voyage!
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8/10 Very good

The property was accessible to transportation which was ideal for getting into London centre. It was also ideal getting to Heathrow. Staff were very helpful and always friendly including staff at breakfast. Having a mall nearby was also helpful.