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Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
19 Bridle Path, Watford, England, WD17 1UE
  • Watford Colosseum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Grove
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

Hotel in Watford with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekend breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, conference space and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG offers 98 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Smart televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

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

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Watford Palace Theatre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free buffet breakfast served at weekends
  • 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 free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Watford Palace Theatre and Watford Colosseum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 75 square feet (7 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG also features multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a front desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Watford hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Great Room – This bar only serves dinner. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Hindi, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekends 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 75 square feet of conference space
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 12.00 per night

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 1:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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 London-Watford Junction by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good food brilliant location right next to train station and 30 mins from central london
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chaterine

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

It was good for a 2 nights stay

Its was good for 2 nights, very clean and smells really good. Only downside, the room is too hot even if you adjust the temperature and the windows open its yoo hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They are very accommodating and very pleasant
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff,perfectly situated for travelling as it was right next door to train station but surprisingly quiet,very clean and modern hotel with very helpful staff and the breakfast was very nice with plenty of choice,very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyable stay at this very clean hotel, met by Aaron whose smile put us at ease immediately, he gave us a great introduction to the hotel and in moments we were on our way to our room. Daniyal was equally as helpful in the evening and most pleasant. The room was modern and very clean. This morning breakfast was near perfect (this type of hotel doesnt do fresh poached eggs) - everything was cooked well, hot, fresh and plentiful in terms of choice. The ever smiling Celia never stopped in the dining room and was so helpful for anything that was needed; the said dining room was spotless too. In short, very impressed, the team were delightful, they all worked hard but most importantly, they worked together. Highly recommended to stay here, great if you are going to Harry Potter World (equally brilliant).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall average experience, staff were nice. Had a 2am fire alarm go off because someone in room 715 decided to smoke in thier room. Not many staff on at that time which is normal, however there was no concern about the alarm, no staff members directing visitors to fire point, no staff checking fire panel, instead they continued to check in soms visitors... ended up outside for 10 mins in the cold and made our own way back in once alarm had gone off. The stay otherwise was fine, room and facilities were clean and adequate. Breakfast was average, eggs and coffee were awful though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very helpful and friendly throughout my two night stay. Would definitely use this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was perfect for visiting Harry Potter Studio tour. Great location for what we needed. Rooms were clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was well prepared, good quality produce with enough choice, there was something for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn, Northampton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient ideal base to stay if travelling by train to WB Harry Potter
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Carli

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

LUCY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was clean and convenient for train station and Harry Potter tour. Staff very helpful and polite but the room was cold
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good breakfast

Ideal for a short break with a good breakfast choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

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

6/10 Okay

Ray

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

Breakfast Good, Parking NOT good.

Nice hotel, Great Breakfast and breakfast staff really friendly and food was hot and delicious. Room ok, standard with tea & coffee supplied. Clean and fresh. Very handy for Warner Brothers Studio tours. Only 15 minutes away. Car parking was horrendous. No disabled spaces and only about 30 spaces, very tight to get in and out. Council parking is available a few minutes away, but when you need disabled spaces, you need it for a reason. Ideal for business trips.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, breakfast really good and location excellent for transport links. The only downfall was the outside of the hotel is scruffy and the trains run right outside which is really noisy and the air con in the room is noisy so didn't get much sleep however the rooms are functionable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

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

Amazing staff

Lovely stay. Staff were so helpful, especially as my son left his teddy in the room and they helped us get it posted back to us!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

Breakfast

Just not as much on offer for breakfast as your other hotel in watford
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
beds are less than ideal, not particularly comfortable. I appreciate that is a personal taste thing though. Hotel says it has Air con, It doesn't, the "air con" is controlled by the front desk and is basically a heater and they set the temp for the hotel. so your options here are 20 degrees or off that isn't air con to me. staff were fine, breakfast was fine. but none of this would be considered exceptional. car park is in a bit of a sketchy area, looks decidedly dodge, we were suprised tha car wasn't broken into - so that was a bonus. I would say you book this place out of absolute necessity and not out of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

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