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7,801 reviews

Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

196 High Street, East London, E15 2PD, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG, is a 3-star hotel in London, United Kingdom. Located at 196 High Street, it sits about 5.6mi from the city center. The property has 8,107 reviews. Price starts from $78.

Featured amenities include a restaurant, free Wifi, and a 24-hour front desk. Non-smoking rooms, an elevator, and upper floors accessible by elevator add convenience, along with free toiletries. Parking options include Private Parking (extra charges) and Parking On Site (extra charges), plus Meeting/Banquet facilities (extra charges). Breakfast is offered.

Located in London, United Kingdom, this stay provides essential comforts with practical amenities such as breakfast, free Wifi, a 24-hour front desk, and elevator access to upper floors. Address: 196 High Street.

Located at 196 High Street in London, this stay sits about 5.6mi from the city center. On-site dining is led by the Great Room, offering British cuisine. Essential comforts include free Wifi, a 24-hour front desk, and elevator access to upper floors, with non-smoking rooms throughout. Parking options include Private Parking (extra charges) and Parking On Site (extra charges), plus Meeting/Banquet facilities (extra charges). Breakfast is offered.

Payment is cashless; cash is not accepted. Accepted methods include Visa, Discover, American Express, Mastercard, and Diners Club. This setup suits travelers looking for convenient, hassle-free stays with on-site dining and flexible meeting spaces.

A variety of room types are listed, including Standard Room, Deluxe, Premier, and more, all non-smoking. These options provide flexibility for different travel needs, making it a practical base for a London visit with essentials like breakfast, free Wifi, and a 24-hour front desk nearby.

Closest airports

London City Airport

3.3mi

London Heathrow Airport

20mi

London Stansted Airport

26.2mi

London Gatwick Airport

27.3mi

Luton Airport

28.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard Double Room with Single Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

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Standard, Sofa

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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1 Double Standard Single Sofa Bed Free Hot Breakfast is 118 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus a sofa bed.

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Standard, 1 Bed

120 sqft

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Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible in Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

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Standard, Accessible

1 Double Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Standard, Double/2 Single

1 Double Bed

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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express London Stratford, an IHG Hotel

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1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Standard, Double, Sofa

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

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Room Run Of House

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Guest reviews

8.5

7,801 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Vicki

9.1

February 2025

Clean & comfortable bedroom, good quality bedding & towels. Good water pressure in shower and plenty of hot water. More than adequate breakfast with plenty of choice nothing seemed to be cooked to order but might have been able to ask for fried/poached eggs but we didn’t. Not huge choice for continental breakfast but they did have a pancake machine which we tried and enjoyed the pancakes. We used the parking available at £20 per day. It’s a very small carpark with some tight spaces and allocated on first come first serve basis. Not sure where other carparks were but we were happy to pay for convenience of car being inside secure space so close to hotel. We booked this hotel due to its close proximity to the ABBA stadium. It’s about a 10min stroll to the stadium. The hotel had lots of guests also attending ABBA. Less than 10 mins in the opposite direction are a few bars & restaurants on Stratford High Street. The hotel is close to Westfield Shopping Centre and train station for easy access to central London. We felt very safe wandering around after dark (coming back from ABBA concert & returning from day/evening out in London).

In the bedroom on the ceiling was what we assumed was a smoke alarm / fire sprinkler which flashes at regular intervals in the dark. This was annoying when room was in darkness but a minor issue.

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Cathy

9.1

August 2025

The hotel was ideally located for us as we were attending a family event nearby. I was travelling with my mother who has limited mobility. Taxis could drop us easily just by the door. The hotel gave us a room located right by the lift so my mum found it very easy to manage. The bar food here was very enjoyable. There was a decent choice on the menu and I enjoyed the free breakfast. Hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming. I would certainly stay here again if travelling with my husband or kids as it’s near public transport and I was also able to walk to Westfield shopping centre nearby during my stay.

We probably picked the 3 coolest days of the entire summer to visit London so the air con was a little cold in the bar/lobby. However I would say it’s a godsend on most days when temperatures are high in the city.

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S

8.2

June 2025

This was my second time staying at this hotel. This time I asked for a room on a higher floor and I'm glad I did, because the (nice but kind of noisy) cleaners don't get up there till quite late and so I slept very well! The beds are super comfortable, the room was spacious and with tons of plugs, everything worked (from the hairdryer to hot water right away) and I appreciated the "Dove" shower gel and soap. On top of this, the people working at this hotel are really, truly, super nice. I can't wait to stay here again!

The coffee could have been better, the breakfast choice isn't always amazing after 9:30am, and the shower is a bit slippery (they provide a mat but it didn't look incredibly clean). But these are all super minor things that didn't affect my stay at all.

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Yvonne

9.1

March 2025

The room was big and well laid out. Breakfast was just what we needed and we loved it. All well cooked and hot. The location was superb. We stayed here to be near to the Abba arena but it was very well placed with supermarkets and nearby pubs and restaurants. We have never stayed on this side of London before but would definitely do so again.

We did find that 3 pieces of crockery at breakfast on the 2 mornings were not totally clean with dried food on them - a plate, a bowl and a fork. Maybe look at the dishwasher stacking or pre-rinse a bit better.

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Polly

9.1

March 2025

Staff were great, bed was huge and comfortable, the bathroom was the only thing that let it down. It was very dated and I felt like I needed to get bleach out to clean the disabled shower seat. Breakfast was good although there clearly isn't enough seating for the volume of guests, we ended up walking around the tables for ages trying to find somewhere to sit.

Bathroom wasn't the best, dirty chair and the sink was blocked, the room was quite cold despite turning the heating up which clearly didn't work, lastly there was no where to sit for breakfast.

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Gill

9.1

March 2025

The room was extremely clean and comfortable. We have stayed here several times now and always enjoy our stay. The staff are friendly and helpful and the location is perfect for us. It was a little bit busy at breakfast time, but there are signs up explaining the busiest times and we did time things badly. Breakfast is as you would expect all the usual choices, the cooked breakfast is a little bland but all in all enjoyable.

We didn't have anything that we didn't enjoy. Everything was as you would expect for a hotel in this price bracket.

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Paul

10

February 2025

Great, comfortable and friendly hotel. Great location for ABBA VOYAGE! Fantastic breakfast also!

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Anthony

10

April 2025

Helpful friendly staff. Clean room Comfy bed Large flat screen tv Large shower Free breakfast Proper Heinz sauce bottles .. i hate sachets.

The buffet s breakfast selection is placed incorrectly.. bacon or sausage shoild be 1st choices in the queue. The walk into and from town i found was a little too far.. more info on the D8 425 and 25 bus services please Some of the Bacon was hard and overcooked mixed with softer fresh bacon. No smart TV for youtube etc 😔.. i had to fiqure out the connect to my laptop feature which didnt always connct and hard to do.

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David

8.2

June 2025

Breakfast was good, an excellent choice of food available.

Food in the evening was very good. However we had to ask for condiments and our main course was brought before we had finished the starter and left on the table. The starter dishes were not cleared and we were never asked if our meal was OK. Also nobody came to clear our dishes or ask if we wanted a sweet. When we asked for another drink we were told to go to the bar but there was nobody there at the time and our food had been delivered. So we didn't bother ordering. Maybe some staff training would be good.

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Steve

9.1

October 2023

We used this hotel to attend the ABBA Voyage show .It was everything we expected -and more ! Great location , [20 minutes walk to the venue ] ,very helpful staff ,very pleased with our rooms which were better than we expected for a three star hotel ,excellent breakfast included in the price, [ but there were queues after about 9am]. The hotel helped us enjoy a couple of days in London . Thank you .

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

Airports

London City Airport

3.3mi

London Heathrow Airport

20mi

London Stansted Airport

26.2mi

London Gatwick Airport

27.3mi

Luton Airport

28.1mi

Restaurants

Great Room

Cuisines

  • British

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

Restaurant

Free wifi

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG?

If you're staying at Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG, the entry is set at 02:00 PM and exit is by 11:00 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG come with parking?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express London Stratford. The parking is private and on site. However, it should be noted that parking reservation is not possible. The cost for parking is £22 per day.

How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG cost?

Starting rates at Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG begin from $78. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG offer?

The hotel offers various types of rooms including Double Rooms with a double bed and Twin Rooms with twin beds. All rooms have a size of 118 sqft and smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Double Rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, while the Twin Rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child or 3 adults and 2 children. There is also a room type called "Room allocated on arrival" which has a combination of a double bed and twin beds. Additionally, there is a Double Room with disability access available.

How can guests spend their time at Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express London Stratford can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can start their day with a delicious breakfast in the Great Room restaurant, which offers British cuisine. Apart from dining, there are no other specific leisure amenities listed in the provided data. However, Holiday Inn Express hotels typically offer amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and lounges for guests to relax and unwind. It is recommended to check with the specific hotel for any additional amenities that may be available.

Are there restaurants located within Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called Great Room. The cuisine served at the restaurant is British.

What methods of payment does Holiday Inn Express London Stratford by IHG accept?

Holiday Inn Express London Stratford, an IHG Hotel, accepts various payment methods including Visa, Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover. However, it is important to note that cash payments are not accepted at this hotel.