Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Cambridge, England, CB1 3LH
  • Place, Mill Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglia Ruskin University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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 clean guestrooms 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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. 468 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1011 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Padam

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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

4/10 Poor

Steve

Hotel was crowded and very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed over new year, it was very noisy even till 3-4 am in the morning. Car park changed for £30 for 2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tommy

Room was freezing cold when we got in as window was wide open and was ice cold outside. Thebhesting wasnt working in thebroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Staff & service
Fruit for yoghurt was frozen solid. Jam dispenser was empty, bacon burnt, no mushrooms/no eggs, no batches, bar beer glasses on table from night before.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, but cold. Despite adjusting the thermostat, it was difficult to increase the temperature. Parts of the hotel downstairs were also cold, especially the overflow dining room .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ajith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room helpfull staff. Breakfast had a good variety
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely and clean and warm on arrival
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking should b free for the guests, breakfast menu should b revised with more items
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Woodford Green

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome. Friendly staff. Great accommodation, clean and comfortable. The bar and dining area is spacious (not easy though finding a table during the big breakfast rush from 8.30-9.30am. But given it's a free breakfast and a great one at that it's no surprise everyone turns up! The hotel is a 40 minute walk into the city centre. There aren't any other amenities close by. Because of this we dined in both nights. A good selection of drinks available at the bar with prices in keeping with many pub prices. Food is also in line with many pub prices. The burgers on the first night were enjoyable and came with two dips and a generous portion of chips. Food is cooked to order. The second night I ordered a steak pie and found the shortcrust pastry to be like concrete! It took a mighty effort to break into the pie and the filling whilst nice was a little dry. Perhaps the pie had been overcooked. The gravy that accompanied the dish was thin and watery and just ran off the outer pastry casing. The member of staff serving immediately sought to resolve this to my complete satisfaction. I mention this as it was the only negative we encountered. A small negative became a big credit to the hotel staff in how he handled it. The hotel is dog friendly which is a nice touch. Overall an enjoyable break away and without a doubt we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Krishna Kumar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable Stay with Friendly Service We had a very pleasant stay at Holiday Inn Express Cambridge. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and well maintained, with friendly and helpful staff throughout our visit. The rooms were okay, and provided everything except drinking water. Breakfast was organised with a good selection, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and efficient. The location is convenient for accessing Cambridge and surrounding areas, making it a great option for both leisure and business travellers. Overall, a reliable and comfortable stay, and we would happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Room was clean but a bit tired. Carpets throughout were worn and probably hard to keep given volume of traffic. Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was very good, the food was fresh and there was plenty of choice. The room was clean and comfortable, although a little small for the four of us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast as Allways
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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