Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Point of interest
A hotel reception desk with a modern design, a reception area, and a sign indicating it's a Holiday Inn Express.
Property amenity
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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196 High Street, London, England, E15 2NE
  • Place, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Westfield Stratford City
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, London Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(145 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a computer station and multilingual staff assistance.
Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG offers 153 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Westfield Stratford City. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a computer and multilingual staff
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Westfield Stratford City and ABBA Arena
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG also features multilingual staff and a lift. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG has a restaurant serving dinner only.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 22 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 22 per day

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
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. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 857 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1328 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, friendly staff, spacious room and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay, helpful staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean, staff were polite, breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was very good with a good selection
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good safe parking available and good value with breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and efficient , room was spacious and clean and breakfast had a great choice and plenty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great value for money, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,helpful staff, restaurant food was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff friendly and helpful, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurence William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out for us , was Avery nice stay with great staff,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel are always so friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are great, staff are really friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for Abba Voyage 8 mins walk from Stratford station, right on the high street. Lovely, clean, comfy beds and friendly staff, breakfast a bonus too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, location, fabulous breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great hotel! Lovely room and the breakfast was fab too Staff were very nice and always cheerful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and comfy, close to venue we needed and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel , local to facilities. Car park on site. Lovely breakfast and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms, good breakfast. Location is near a subway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent room was clean. The food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
All good room clean breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location for abba and great night sleep in comfy bed. Best holiday inn express stayed in. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were very friendly. The bar had a good selection of drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026