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$6819 Bridal Path, Watford, WD17 1UE, United Kingdom
4,614 reviews
1/61
Restaurant
Free wifi
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Welcome to the lively Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel, where the adventures start at just $68 a night! Nestled at 19 Bridal Path, you'll find yourself just 0.6mi from the vibrant heart of Watford, making it the perfect base for your explorations. With a plethora of amenities focused on comfort and convenience, this delightful three-star hotel is ready to welcome you with open arms and a big smile.
The Holiday Inn Express offers an array of services to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Kickstart your day with a complimentary breakfast, and feel free to stop by the bar later for a refreshing drink after a day of sightseeing. Plus, with free Wi-Fi throughout the property, staying connected has never been easier. Whether you prefer to spend a day challenging your friends on the golf course (for an extra charge) or enjoying a feast from the kid-friendly buffet, there’s something fun for everyone here!
With an impressive 3,853 reviews lauding its hospitality and comfortable accommodations, you can rest easy knowing that you've chosen a hotel that is well-loved by guests! Enjoy the peace of non-smoking rooms, practical meeting facilities, and a 24-hour front desk ready to help you with anything you need. Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction promises a delightful mix of convenience, comfort, and a touch of fun that you won't want to miss!
As you settle into the vibrant atmosphere of the Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, prepare for delightful nights and energetic mornings. The hotel features a variety of room types to fit your travel needs — from cozy Twin Rooms perfect for a getaway with a friend to spacious Double Rooms equipped with comfortable sofa beds for the family. Whichever option you choose, rest assured that every corner of your room has been thoughtfully designed to offer a blissful retreat after your exciting adventures around London. Think comfy bedding, a neat room size of 161 sqft, and the peaceful ambiance of a smoke-free environment!
When it comes to entertainment and dining, while the hotel doesn't have an on-site restaurant, its central location makes it easy to explore a multitude of nearby eateries sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you feel like enjoying some authentic British fare or discovering flavors from around the world, you’ll find a selection of charming restaurants and cafes just a stone's throw away. Plus, don’t forget to take advantage of the complimentary breakfast offered at the hotel, ensuring you’re charged up for the day ahead!
After a day of sightseeing or leisure, unwind at the hotel bar with a refreshing drink before heading out again, or simply relax in the cozy lounge area. With a friendly 24-hour front desk staff eager to help you plan your next activity or provide recommendations, your experience at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction promises a lovely blend of spirited enjoyment and relaxed comfort. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, the hotel sets the scene for an unforgettable stay that will have you dreaming of your next visit!
Closest airports
London Heathrow Airport
13.6miLuton Airport
14.6miLondon City Airport
22.4miLondon Stansted Airport
31.1miLondon Gatwick Airport
36.4miRestaurant
Free wifi
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
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Free toiletries
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Double Room, Accessible
1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
160 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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An private bathroom, a TV, and tea/coffee making facilities feature in this room with lowered bed.
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Double, Double/2 Single
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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This room offers either a double bed or 2 single beds. Bed configuration is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Features include satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and private bathroom. Wi-Fi connection is also available for an extra cost.
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Double, Double/Single
1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
Smoking not allowed
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Non Smoking includes either a single bed 80-130 width or a double bed 131-150 width plus a sofa bed.
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Double Room, Sofa
1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
160 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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Room - 2 Twin, Accessible
2 Twin Beds
160 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
160 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
160 sqft
Smoking not allowed
Private Bathroom
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Flat-screen TV
Dryer
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Double Room, Accessible, Sofa
1 Sofa Bed
Smoking not allowed
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Twin Room, Accessible
1 Twin Bed
Smoking not allowed
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Twin Room, Smoking Allowed
1 Twin Bed
Smoking allowed
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Room - 2 Double
2 Double Beds
Smoking not allowed
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Twin Room
Smoking not allowed
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8.2
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Featured reviews:
Angela
9.1
March 2025
We find the location great, due to being near the train station. It's great value for money. The staff are all lovely and the hotel is clean and has good energy. We've stayed here in particularly as it's closed to Warner bros studios and it's nice seeing kids excited about their day ahead.
We've stayed here a few times and the beds have always been comfortable, but on this occasion it really wasn't and neither me or my hubby slept well. Also breakfast is very nice, just as a vegan, it'd be nice to have a couple of vegan sausages to go next to my hash browns :) but your milk alternatives are fantastic and a big plus for having oatly barista.
Anna
10
February 2025
My twelve year old daughter and I stayed two nights here as we were booked to spend a full day at the Warner Bros Studio tour. I had booked this hotel mainly for it's proximity to the to bus depot at Watford junction train station and for this it was an absolutely excellent location, being only a 3 minute walk to the bus. What I really hadn't expected, and what really made our stay was the exceptional helpfulness and friendliness of the staff! They were extremely professional and elevated our stay from a very nice basic stay to throughly enjoyable. I can't commend them enough. I had intended that we would eat both nights in the hotel. Unfortunately, the first night, the restaurant was closed for maintenance but on the second night, the food was super. My daughter ordered the pizza and it was particularly good. We did find the air conditioning system to be extremely loud in our bedroom which was unfortunate as we didn’t sleep very well on the first night. However, on mentioning it to staff, it was turned off and they were very apologetic about something which clearly seems to just be general maintenance issue in some rooms. We had a great sleep that night. All in all, the hotel was ideal for our needs on this short trip, with very comfortable beds and a good breakfast but again, the main reason I give this hotel a high rating is for their wonderful staff. Thank you again!
Loud air conditioning unit in the bedroom
Samantha
10
January 2025
On arrival we were met with a warm and friendly smile by Hossein who welcomed us booked us in explained what time dinner was breakfast, how the parking worked what time the bar would be open to, including our check out time, should we need anything we only need to ask. Bebitha was very friendly when taking our dinner order she explained our menu for us very helpful.
I did look for a bible to read, I thought all hotels carried one. I didn't find one Breakfast was great lots to choose from. Meat option was bacon and sausages meat we don't eat pork. There was not alternative. We still enjoyed ourselves and breakfast.
Aisha
10
April 2025
The hotel was simply wonderful for a last minute booking . The staff were excellent, kind, approachable. The breakfast was great and such a wonderful surprise as they also had GLUTEN FREE and DAIRY free options which is a plus having allergies and it was all included in the price! The hotel parking was straight forward about £7 for the night and there's a pay and display at the back if the few spot get full up. Watford Junction is just next door, but cannot hear the trains from the rooms. The kids were happy and so were we. Thank you all! :-)
Kamil
8.2
July 2024
Accommodation and de-accommodation without problems. You can leave your luggage in the luggage room. Wifi coverage fine. Cleanliness of rooms good. Breakfast Mon-Fri 6:30-9:30 a.m., weekends 7:30-10:30 a.m. Location to the Watford Junction railway is amazing.
Breakfasts could be more varied. I understand that these are typical English breakfasts, but of the vegetables there were only boiled tomatoes and beans. There is no cheese or ham (only fried bacon), also only bread in the sweet variant (with jam, nutella) or with butter come into play (I had the opportunity to eat in another hotel of the same group in another country so I have a comparison).
Carol
8.2
March 2025
Super clean, very comfortable, with every need taken care of. Thanks to the double glazed windows plus an extra secondary sliding window inside, any train noise was eliminated, meaning peaceful nights. Breakfast choices were plentiful with a 3 hour time span in which to have it. Parking charges are very reasonable and we had no trouble finding a space. There are lots of places nearby to eat in the evening and it's very close to the Harry Potter shuttle bus just outside the train station which was the sole purpose of the stay.
Nicola
10
January 2025
Couldnt fault this hotel It was so central to where we wanted to go (HP Studios) literally a 10 min drive away! The room was spacious and comfy and clean and the bed was mega comfy! A BIG Shout out to the night manager as he was extremely helpful to us we got back late from the HP Studios and no parking! He went out of his way to find us a parking spot which we really appreciated a huge Thank You to him. Breakfast was lovely, everything you like was there. The sausages were great!!
I properly would say about the parking not enough of it!
Nazeema
8.2
July 2024
The location is great just next to Watford junction station, perfect to get into the city and for Harry Potter studios, it was a 3 minute walk to get there which we really enjoyed. The breakfast included every morning really helped for fuelling up each day, kept us full until dinner most days! The staff were nice friendly, and attentive, cleaning plates away and keeping the downstairs area very tidy.
The only issues we really experienced was the ac/heat in the room, it didn’t seem to warm up and only blow out cold air the entire time, which was a little disappointing. The bed was comfortable, however my bed light wasn’t working which was sometimes a little frustrating. While breakfast is good, the only thing I didn’t like is that there were no vegetarian options for the sausages and bacon, which I think really should be now as many people do prefer vegetarian. But overall good, the parking needs to be a little better, it is tight, and at the moment they’re having building works which makes it harder
Marie
8.2
August 2024
Breakfast was good considering how small the serving area was. Location was easy to get to and right next to the train station. Rooms was of a decent standard, clean and tidy.
Thought the evening food was a bit pricey, but the portions were of a good size and decent quality so can kind of understand the cost. The car park at the back is quite small (approx 15 spaces) and not as secure as I would have liked, we were lucky to get parked when we arrived (3pm) as later in the evening there were no spaces left. There is a car park the other side of the train track though and some street parking.
Danimal
9.1
July 2024
Excellent hosts at reception who double up as bar / restaurant servers. Lighting throughout the hotel and rooms are creative and vibrant. Nice touch for the blue light in the bathroom, so it's not as bright when using it during the night. The shower was pleasant. Comfy bed and sofa. Food served in the evening was tasty and a nice spread for breakfast too.
Only negatives for me would be the rooms weren't quite as soundproofed as I'd like as I could hear people moving about in the room above, trains outside (however the location is next to the train station, so I'm not docking this in the points for review) and the doors slamming shut was irritating. Would be good if something could be done to have the doors close quieter as most people aren't considerate enough to close their doors gently. Lastly, the carpets are looking a little worn and used and need heavily cleaning or ideally replacing in the room (502 in particular) and the stairwell.
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15.8miDuchess Theatre
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16.5miLambeth Palace
16.7miAscot
21.5miAttractions
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13.4miLord's Cricket Ground
13.4miHolland Park
13.9miBomber Command Memorial
15.5miLyric Theatre London
15.5miQueen's Theatre
15.5miAmbassadors Theatre
15.6miHer Majesty's Theatre
15.7miSir John Soane's Museum
15.8miDuchess Theatre
15.9miNovello Theatre
15.9miLyceum Theatre
15.9miGabriel's Wharf
16.5miLambeth Palace
16.7miAscot
21.5miAirports
London Heathrow Airport
13.6miLuton Airport
14.6miLondon City Airport
22.4miLondon Stansted Airport
31.1miLondon Gatwick Airport
36.4miRestaurant
Free wifi
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Air conditioning
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
View
Free toiletries
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Restaurant
Snack bar
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Dryer
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
Parking
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Iron
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
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From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 03:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard
This property does not accept cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel?
The check-in time at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel is 03:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Is there parking at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, the Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction has parking available for guests at a nearby public parking location. The cost of parking is £12 per day and no reservation is required.
What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel?
Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel has rates that begin from $68. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.
Which room categories can I book at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel?
The hotel offers a variety of room types, including Standard Double or Twin Rooms, Double Rooms with Sofa Bed, and Twin Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and have a size of 161 sqft. The Standard Double or Twin Room accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, with 1 Double bed and 2 Twin beds. The Double Room with Sofa Bed accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, with 1 Double bed and a sofa bed. The Twin Rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, with 2 Twin beds. There is also a Twin Room with Disability Access, featuring a roll-in shower.
What are the main attractions at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel?
The Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction hotel offers various leisure amenities for guests to enjoy during their stay. One of the featured amenities is a golf course, providing guests with the opportunity to practice their swing and engage in a game of golf. Additionally, the hotel features a bar where guests can relax and unwind with a refreshing drink.
While the provided data does not specify any additional amenities, guests can make use of the restaurants available on-site for their dining needs. Although the names of the restaurants are not mentioned, guests can take advantage of the convenience and enjoy a meal without leaving the hotel premises.
In summary, guests can spend their time at the Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction hotel by indulging in a game of golf at the hotel's golf course or by unwinding at the hotel bar. They can also enjoy dining at the restaurants available on-site.
Is there an in-house restaurant at Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel?
Not specified.
Does Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction, an IHG Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?
No, Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit cards, including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
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