Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

4.0 star property

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Spa
Exterior
Garden
Daily English breakfast (GBP 16.95 per person)
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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Caton Road, Lancaster, England, LA1 3RA
  • Place, Lune Aqueduct
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Centre at Halton
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lancaster University
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premium Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

Riverwalk hotel with full-service spa and health club
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a steam room and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG offers 156 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a steam room and a children's pool.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lune Aqueduct. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge in a treatment at the full-service spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from The Centre at Halton and a few minutes from Grand Theater
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a steam room. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 215 square feet (20 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lancaster hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (215 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (64 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly 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 Lancaster by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sehrish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall very good experience. Building is bit outdated but perfect level of cleanliness overcomes that. Very pleased with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fung Chi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in & out
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family and small children
The short break was booked so I could spend time with my Grandchildren. The kids loved there stay and swam twice a day, the kids ate free with a paying adult which saved a lot of money. Food was great and the kids really enjoyed the amount of different choices to choose from. Staff were polite friendly and very helpful! Our domestic help made us feel very comfortable and didn’t complain when we returned to our room before she had finished her jobs ! Helped me with the A/C and the bathroom shower which was really appreciated as I didn’t know how to work them. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Paul on reception was terrific - couldn't have been more helpful. A real asset!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

S A C L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Family Hotel

Spacious, comfy bedroom for our family of 4. We all enjoyed the swimming pool facilities, as well as the TNT football, which the staff kindly put on for me to watch Palace's famous Community Shield victory over Liverpool, while being served a number of perfectly chilled draught Stellas from the bar. The breakfast was also reasonably priced (children up to 14 eat free) and very tasty. Thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was excellent. Bar staff very friendly and helpful. Receptionist insisted that room not paid for even though I thought it was. I paid again but when I found my receipt for original payment was told refund wouldn’t go through for 5-7 business days. Very poor booking not marked paid initially.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cory

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a stop over on the way up-to Scotland, clean, good breakfast, good room design - very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All fine to the expected standard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Wonderful relaxing family night away

I decided to stay somewhere extra special with a pool for my girls on the way back home. We had a smooth check in then enjoyed a peaceful relaxing swim in the pool sadly the jacuzzi was broken but the pool was clean and great fun! We enjoyed a delicious dinner and my daughter enjoyed the children’s play area afterwards. The rooms were spacious and the staff quickly brought me up a travel cot without any problems. We enjoyed a comfortable sleep , a delicious breakfast and a morning swim before our journey back home to Scotland. I will definitely plan to stay here again on my next journey down south. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muneer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with this hotel will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel near the motorway junction

Everything in our room worked OK, but the quality level was not as I remember Holiday Inn: used to be a frequent customer before retirement. The stand-out feature for me was the excellent service we got from the hotel staff, in particular the restaurant staff. Far better than most hotels. Nice big car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice spacious room but noisy

Bit noisy as we were to the front and there was numerous coach parties leaving from 5am. Front staff very polite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointing.

Chosen because of closeness to M6 motorway and convenience. Expensive food/drinks. Souless dining area. No lounge. Some aspects of the rooms looking tired and dated for a supposed 4 star hotel. Sadly it is not. Staff seemed disinterested in some cases and better training/knowledge/experience required. Incorrect meal time information given on front desk to several customers. For August the radiator did not need to be on full in our room. Little or no dress code. Definitely needed for some staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Hotel great , room excellent , staff lovely Breakfast not so good food dried up and hard and not replenished . Had to ask for bread and butter, berries for the yougurt, and eggs . Waited around for ages for this to be done . I booked thru Expedia and had to wait 45 mins at reception for the Expedia confirmation to come thru to the hotel before we could check in That needs to be speeded up in my opinion Very pleased with our room 119 slept well .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025