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Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
19 Bridle Path, Watford, England, WD17 1UE

What's nearby

  • Watford Colosseum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Vicarage Road Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Topgolf Watford - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Grove - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Watford Junction Station - 2 min walk
  • Watford Underground Station - 3 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nana's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Junction Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nascot Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunnings Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG

Hotel near Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
At Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and conference space. The on-site restaurant, The Great Room, features kids' meals and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 movies
  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Watford, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Watford Palace Theatre and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Watford Colosseum and Cassiobury Park are also within 15 minutes. Watford Junction Station is only a 2-minute walk and Watford High Street Station is 19 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express London-Watford Junction by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location is great for the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Harish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍good all around great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, convenient location, but room uncomfortable as temperature we were told was hotel based and 23.5 degrees at night was too hot. The staff provided a fan but that didn't help much and was noisy. So not the most comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

2/10 Terrible

Darcy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning in the room on one of the hottest days of the year
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

4/10 Poor

Rosalina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Again another hotel without the option to turn on the air conditioning. Another night without sleep!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Area needs to be in provide
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, we hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chaterine

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

8/10 Good

LUCY

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

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jemima

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the train station and WB Harry Potter studios shuttle bus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zarish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As above
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ujwala Sree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was calm and accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

Amazing experience overall

Very good hotel to stay, offers great comfort, reception have very friendly faces and attendes its customers really well and happy to serve. Overall was a great experience for our family and wilm definitely stay over when needed in future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inderpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A

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

A delightful stay

The bathroom was bright and stylish. Extra towels were provided fir our stay and trash bins were emptied. The temperature was plesant and our room was well lighted. The breakfast was wonderful and offered a great variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nargis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location close to Watford Junction. Room was clean & comfortable, breakfast was basic but good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the train station and the Harry Potter bus station the hotel was clean bedroom was clean and the breakfast was fantastic and the staff were polite and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024