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8.5

2,266 reviews

Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

Colney Field Retail Park, South Mimms, AL2 1AB, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 is a three-star hotel in St Albans, United Kingdom, located at Colney Field Retail Park about 3.2mi from the city center. Breakfast is offered to start mornings smoothly, and prices start from $72. The property has 2,266 reviews, reflecting traveler feedback.

Features include a restaurant, bar, and free on-site private parking, along with free Wi-Fi. Rooms come with soundproofing, air conditioning, non-smoking options, and wheelchair accessibility, with an elevator and upper floors accessible by elevator. A 24-hour front desk provides round-the-clock assistance. For business needs, meeting/banquet facilities and a business center are available (extra charges); streaming service (like Netflix) offers in-room entertainment, and golf course access is available for an extra fee.

Situated near M25, Jct.22, this St Albans property offers practical convenience for travelers looking for a straightforward, comfortable stay.

After a day on the road, this property makes winding down easy. On-site Restaurant #1 serves a family-friendly vibe with a menu spanning British, Indian, Italian, and European cuisines, perfect for picky eaters and curious tasters alike. A welcoming bar nearby is ideal for an after-dinner drink, and free on-site private parking plus free Wi‑Fi keep mornings simple and stress-free.

For those traveling on business or in need of a flexible schedule, meeting and banquet facilities along with a business center are available (additional charges may apply). A 24-hour front desk provides round-the-clock assistance, while in-room streaming service (like Netflix) offers a handy entertainment option between meetings or after a long day of sightseeing. Golf enthusiasts can also arrange access to a nearby course for an extra fee.

Payment is streamlined with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Maestro, since cash is not accepted. Situated near M25, Jct. 22 and Colney Field Retail Park, the property offers practical convenience for travelers seeking a straightforward, comfortable stay en route to St Albans and the surrounding area.

Closest airports

Luton Airport

11.6mi

London Heathrow Airport

18.6mi

London City Airport

20.5mi

London Stansted Airport

24.9mi

London Gatwick Airport

39mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

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Standard Room

1 Sofa Bed

185 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

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The standard double or twin room has air-conditioning, a TV, work desk and en suite shower. Please note, the room configuration is available upon request. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability. Guests are advised to contact the property after booking to confirm their selection.

Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible in Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

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Standard, Double, Accessible

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

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1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast is 108 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus safe.

Standard, 2 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

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Room Two Beds

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Standard, 1 Double Bed, Sofa

1 Sofa Bed

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Run of House

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Room Run Of House

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Standard, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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Standard, Twin

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Standard, 1 Twin Bed

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Standard, Single, Accessible

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Guest reviews

8.5

2,266 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Julie

8.2

April 2025

The parking at this hotel is excellent. Plenty of spaces and out of the way so car felt secure. Staff working on the evening of our stay, were very friendly and helpful. Good to have a bar area and adequate choice of drinks available. Nice large bathroom.

The room was a bit tight for three adults and I would have preferred a dressing table/ desk to get ready in the mornings. It would be fine for a couple. Breakfast on the first morning was a bit hit and miss. Limited hot and cold food available when we arrived, as waiting for staff to top up breakfast items. Could benefit from more comfortable seating in the bar/ reception area.

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Suzanne

8.2

June 2024

Convenient location, rooms are spacious and clean with very large comfortable beds. Check-in is easy, and there’s plenty of free parking too. An easy walk to the large nearby superstores.

The breakfast items such as croissants , floury baps, muffins, fruit, aren’t replenished so by 9am you’re left with just the hot buffet which has the worst scrambled eggs I’ve ever eaten, oily sausages and hard, dry bacon. There’s not much fruit left either, so be early, or go hungry, as I have seen fellow guests load up and take away the muffins and fruit for their lunch. It’s very disappointing.

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Petronella

8.2

July 2025

Staff were friendly and welcoming

Nothing...all was good except that l always look forward to Holiday Inn breakfast, but this hotel was only serving scrambled eggs which l don't eat coz of being lactose intolerant, so l couldn't have eggs. Pls try and have fried eggs ie sunny side up, boiled eggs etc.. so we are also accommodated for our food intolerances. I love my mild hot and l was told l could not get warm milk. Any chance we can have less salty bacon...ie non smoked? Otherwise everything else was good.

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Emma

10

November 2024

We booked a family room for three adults for one night. The room was clean, comfortable and I got a good night's sleep on the sofa bed. Tea and coffee provided in the room. Nice big, accessible shower with shower gel and shampoo provided. I forgot toothbrush and toothpaste which was provided when I asked for it at the front desk. The staff were friendly and reported the faulty EV charger. I had booked the hotel because it had EV charging but just had to charge elsewhere. There is a charger at the McDonalds nearby which the staff told me about Breakfast was really good with a choice of cereals, fruits, yoghurt, porridge and cooked breakfast. There is a huge retail park next to the hotel with a Next, huge M&S and TK Maxx along with other shops which was also handy. 10 mins drive into St Alban's which is where we drove to for dinner.

Nothing. The EV charger not working was a bit of an inconvenience but not too much of a problem.

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Lisa

8.2

October 2024

Staff were polite and helpful. We booked a room for 3 adults and were only provided with two towels and two cups. One call to reception and 5 minutes later the problem was resolved. Breakfast was great, plenty to chose from. Overall a comfortable stay.

That we had to call for a cup and towel. If you book for three adults this should be taken into consideration when preparing the room. When sorting the above issue we mentioned the crack in the top of the kettle. Reception stated they would notify housekeeping, however, the kettle was never changed during our stay. All in all very minor things.

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Phil

9.1

October 2024

First contact at reception was a pleasure. Deon was on the ball and had a good personality for the job.Cooked breakfast was a nice surprise as well as a snack and drink to go. Room was fine. Good shower. Comfortable beds and pillows albeit quite warm. TV channels were a bit limited. Plug in bathroom sink doesn't hold water. Very clean and a new feel. I know this isa bit OCD but whilst the first I.pressions of the breakfast area were nice, I couldn't help noticing that the table bases were mucky

Finding the M25 to go to Heathrow from the hotel! Not your fault, I realise. The parking ticket said use the payment but that wasn't needed. Scummy tea when made in the room. Again not directly your fault but the tap water is hards and makes a horrible scum with the in-room tea making. Maybe some filtered or bottled water would be nice?

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Pam

9.1

July 2024

Room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The booking in guy helped my daughter with the luggage as I am disabled. The room was well equipped with iron and ironing board, hairdryer etc. The only drawback was lack of surface area for toiletries/ makeup, and lack of drawers and bedside tables.

The breakfast area was badly designed, there was no place to put your tray down while you got coffee, toast, and cereal etc. The hot food was awful, the sausages were very cheap frozen ones, I think the scrambled eggs were powdered as the texture and taste was nothing like real eggs, the bacon was tough as shoe leather.

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Mitchell

10

December 2024

Down to earth, straight forward hotel. Well located just off motorway, near shopping centre. Everything we needed even though it was budget. What made it exceptional for us was the kind, customer focused staff , who went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. The assistant manager ( I think) was really lovely she made sure our stay was perfect and went above and beyond expectations. Breakfast was great and included in the price.

Friendly, customer focused staff meant budget hotel felt very nurturing and personal.

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Dave

8.2

June 2025

A modern hotel with friendly and welcoming staff. At the budget end of the hotel business so we were not expecting grandeur. Our room was clean and had a modern feel. The bed was firm and comfortable with a choice of hard or soft pillows. Our room had a table and sofa. very handy. This hotel had a bar (which we didn't use). Breakfast was included which was very good with cereals, cooked items, yoghurts, tea, coffee etc. on offer.

A very small chip in the bathroom basin.

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Janet

8.2

June 2024

Easy to find, good sized car park with disabled and electric spaces. Room a decent size. Comfortable beds, good shower. Breakfast better than I anticu3-more choice if hot and cold with good selection of drinks.

No drawers at all in the room, (not even a bedside drawer) there was one little shelf at the top of the hanging wardrobe so nowhere really for underwear/socks. Glad it was only 2 nights as storage wasn't great. There was just a very narrow shelf under the TV. This was the 'dressing table', but it had hardly any room for any belongings. Just about fitted keys next to the kettle and that was all there was room for. No instructions for heating/aircon.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

Airports

Luton Airport

11.6mi

London Heathrow Airport

18.6mi

London City Airport

20.5mi

London Stansted Airport

24.9mi

London Gatwick Airport

39mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Parking On Site

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22

At what times are check-in and check-out at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22?

Your reservation at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 includes a check-in time of 03:00 PM and a check-out time of 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22?

Yes, the Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 offers free private on-site parking. No reservation is required for parking.

How much does a stay at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 cost?

Rooms at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 are available starting from $72. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

What are the room types available at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22?

The Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 offers a variety of rooms. They have Standard Double or Twin rooms which accommodate 2 adults and 1 child with a sofa bed. There are also Double Rooms with an optional sofa bed that can accommodate 3 adults and 2 children. Twin Rooms are available with 2 twin beds for 2 adults and 1 child. Additionally, they have a Double Room with disability access and a roll-in shower. All rooms have a size of 183 sqft except for the accessible room, which is slightly larger at 194 sqft. None of the rooms allow smoking.

What are the main attractions at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22?

Guests at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 can spend their time indulging in leisure amenities such as the hotel's golf course. They can enjoy a game of golf and relax amidst the beautiful surroundings. Additionally, guests can unwind at the bar, where they can socialize and enjoy a refreshing drink.

For dining options, the hotel offers an on-site restaurant. The restaurant provides a family-friendly ambiance and serves a variety of cuisines including British, Indian, Italian, and European. Guests can savor delicious meals and experience diverse flavors without having to leave the hotel premises.

The hotel also features a business center, which is ideal for guests who need to attend to work-related matters. They can utilize the facilities and services provided in the business center to ensure a productive stay.

With these amenities available, guests can make the most of their time at the hotel by enjoying leisure activities, dining, and attending to business needs.

Does Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 have on-site restaurants?

Yes, the Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 has on-site restaurants. The restaurants available at the hotel offer a variety of cuisines including British, Indian, Italian, and European.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22. Accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Maestro.