Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lunch and dinner served
Property amenity
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

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15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Cambridge, England, CB1 3LH
  • Place, Mill Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, River Cam
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(108 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekend breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a TV in a common area and a front desk safe are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG offers 173 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mill Road. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Great Room
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a car charging station and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the value of their stay
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 5 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG also features a vending machine, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Great Room – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (163 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2003
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Murilo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffs , very nice rooms and breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff, nice surroundings for dog walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was spotless and room perfectly equipped
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good rooms and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very professional and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mr j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly and helpful staff, room was in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff clean decent food decent beer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very polite and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Only complaint was the shower which dribbled out water and needed descaling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room helpfull staff. Breakfast had a good variety
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely and clean and warm on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nothando

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room generally clean. Food not so great for the value of money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was thoroughly clean and tidy,the bed was comfy,the staff on check in were very friendly and polite,loved the free breakfast,everything about this hotel is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast as Allways
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bismarck G

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Philip

Curteous Staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant, breakfast was beautifully laid out, fantastic bar, nice relaxed atmosphere and a comfortable room. Brilliant value too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room brilliant breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well run hotel, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and a very good breakfast. Overall, very good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for my overnight stay. Really clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Bethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable but there were a few stray hairs in the bathroom so that could have been cleaner and it didn’t seem like the carpet had been hoovered as it felt ‘bitty’ underfoot. The hot breakfast was nice but there weren’t many fruit or pastry options. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026