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A smart west London hotel with free, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an inclusive buffet breakfast Holiday Inn Express® London - Earl's Court hotel is a 15-minute stroll from Olympia London exhibition centre and a five-minute walk from West Kensington and West Brompton Tube stations, where trains whisk you into central London in about 20 minutes. The shops, markets and pubs of bustling North End Road are on the hotel's doorstep. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a 25-minute drive from the hotel. Are you a football fan? The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Stamford Bridge stadium. Explore London's calmer, leafier side with a walk around Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, just 10 minutes away by car. The Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are a quick Tube ride away. Grab a bargain at Westfield London shopping center, just 20 minutes away on the Overground train. With on-site parking and its location outside the Congestion Charge Zone the hotel makes an excellent meeting venue.
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Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG hotel
4.1 reviews
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Good for walkers
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The Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court comes highly recommended for its value, with guests appreciating the inclusive breakfast and affordable rates, despite the smaller room sizes. While opinions on the rooms are divided, cleanliness is a point of unanimous commendation, with both rooms and common areas meeting high standards. The service at the hotel is often lauded, with the staff's friendliness and efficiency standing out.
The convenient location near the tube makes it easy for guests to explore London, although the immediate surroundings receive mixed reviews. Amenities, including the well-received breakfast and pet-friendly options, add to the hotel's appeal.
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Affordable
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Satisfactory
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We spent a day at the hotel where check-in was quick, located 250 meters from 23 metro stops and one bus stop nearby. Quiet neighborhood without noise. Nearby pizzeria convenience store that opens late 2330 hrs. The price is affordable with wifi and breakfast with options, not rickety like others. Always water available in the administration and free luggage storage service. 2 elevators of which one is out of service. The bedroom is spacious and clean with a coffee maker and box. The mattress, to my liking, was super bad, it made me sink, not very comfortable for me. Apart from that, everything was very clean and attentive staff.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Un elevador para todo el poblado. Hay cargadores en el comedor y suficientes mesas
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Holiday Inn Express (HIEX) Earls Court is a wonderful hotel. The pros begin with free breakfast. Although it's same food every day, the variety is very good. We especially enjoyed the fresh fruits - oranges, bananas, apples. The lines to get coffee is always long. So we drink tea. The 24x7 hot water is extremely helpful. If you want better breakfast, you should book with Hyatt or Hilton and you will pay a lot more.
We considered this hotel vs HIEX Victoria, which is about 33% more expensive. Many tourists attractions start at the Victoria COACH/BUS station, so HIEX Victoria would be a better location. But we chose Earls Court because it is much better value.
Tube stations are walkable (to young people) but not that close to older people like me. There is a bus stop right in front. 28. It goes to a tube station. In general, we found tube expensive compared to buses. Many tube stations don't have elevators/escalators. Another reason we preferred buses.
The free TFL app gives excellent real time information on what bus/tube you can take.
Uber in London is surprisingly cheap. Other than peak hours, we took Uber. We are over 65. After a whole day of walking, taking uber is a no-brainer.
Room is very quit. We were on the 2nd floor. Very quiet at night. The walls are thick.
AC in the room is probably turned off centrally during the day. Buy if you don't go out, let management know so they can leave it on. We went out every day.
Beds are very comfortable. Not saggy. This feels like a remodeled hotel. A lot of good qualities you can't tell from the outside.
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The room is small. No safe in the room. No fan in bathroom. I'm trying hard to find some faults. But I really liked this hotel. But I'm giving 5 stars.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cassandra Vargiu, Other at Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG hotel
Responded Jun 12, 2023
Dear Yunitech, Thank you for your wonderful review of Holiday Inn Express, Earls Court. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and found several positive aspects, such as the free breakfast with a good variety of fresh fruits, the convenient bus stop in front of the hotel, and the comfortable beds. We appreciate your feedback regarding room size, the lack of a safe, and a bathroom fan, which we will consider for future improvements. Thank you for choosing our hotel and we hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Reception Team
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We chose this hotel as we needed to be in the West of London and have used Holiday Inn in the past .This hotel lives up to the chains reputation and price wise is better than similar style chains .It was very clean and comfortable although I would recommend a twin room even for a couple as the doubles are very small. It was also very quiet .Breakfast is included in the price giving extra value for money . There is a bar on the ground floor but no evening food. The surrounding area is not particularly nice , however the location is good for getting to Heathrow and getting into the center of London by tube, bus or Uber , which are extremely good value. If I were visiting the UK from abroad I am not sure I would find the location pleasant, however the hotel itself is fine and connected well to transport links.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Marinela Negrea, Guest Services / Front Office at Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG hotel
Responded Apr 23, 2024
Dear Ros75, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're glad to hear that you found our hotel clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. We appreciate your recommendation regarding the room type and will take it into consideration for future improvements. While we understand your feedback about the surrounding area, we're pleased that our transport links provided you with easy access to Heathrow and central London. We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Regards, Marinela Front Office Manager
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The staff were excellent all round, from the front desk to room service and all else. Rooms were clean on arrival, and housekeeping did a great job. The hotel was full, but the staff never appeared rushed or lost their professionalism. There was a wide range of foods available for breakfast, and tables were cleaned quickly when vacated.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Marinela Negrea, Guest Services / Front Office at Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG hotel
Responded Oct 9, 2024
Dear Helen, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a pleasant stay and appreciated the excellent service from our staff, as well as the cleanliness of the rooms. It's wonderful that you enjoyed our breakfast selection and found our team efficient, even during busy times. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Best Regards, Marinela.N Front Office Manager
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Clean and fresh room! Pleasant and accommodating staff. Nice beds that all three slept very well in at night in our quiet room. My feeling was that the hotel may not have many facilities, but what is there is done well and the room is put in focus - as it should be!
The hotel chain was perceived as unique in Great Britain because all this is included in a good price range: Breakfast (not a given at all in the UK!), AC in the room (also not a given in this price range), up to 18 stay completely free (!), as well as nice, really fresh and quiet rooms. Precisely the rare combination of all these factors at a good price was absolutely decisive for our booking and together saved us several thousand kroner in the competition. Believe me, many hotels in London fail immediately when you start looking for family-friendly combinations like this.
Since the room was so fresh and good, it felt like a smart choice and I would love to stay here again. The negative, if anything, was that the breakfast lacked usual toppings such as ham, eggs and cheese. Here marmalade was available instead. Felt somewhat odd for a Scandinavian anyway. But hard to complain too much as breakfast is not always included to begin with. With yogurt, bread and bacon, I still easily managed this well into lunchtime!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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We arrived two hours early and couldn't check-in. However, the staff let us leave our luggage in a secure and safe area in the hotel. The tube is less than a 10-minute walk (district line), so it is a very handy location.
When we eventually checked it, the two rooms needed refurbishment but still good for our purpose. The breakfast was a bit chaotic with eggs, jam and plates running out. However, the staff are friendly, welcoming and pleasant. On that basis, we would visit the IHG hotel again.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:We didn't drive. The closest tube station is West Kensington and that takes you to all the...
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Response from Marinela Negrea, Guest Services / Front Office at Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG hotel
Responded Jan 7, 2025
Dear 851charmainep, Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that the staff was able to assist with storing your luggage and that you found the hotel’s location convenient, with easy access to the tube. We appreciate your comments regarding the rooms and breakfast, and we apologize for any disruptions during breakfast service. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will look into improving these areas to ensure a better experience for future guests. It’s great to know that you found our staff friendly and welcoming. We look forward to welcoming you back Best Regards, Marinela.N Front Office Manager
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We booked a 2 night stay here for two adults and two children ages 9 and 12 and paid just shy of £400.
The room was tiny, our two children were given a small sofa to share. The bed was no more than a 3/4 bed and wholly inadequate for a 9 and a 12 year old to share.
We asked for more pillows and were told there was none. The second night they got us some.
The room was clean but tiny.
The only reason I gave the score I did was due to the great complementary breakfast but I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
I would love someone from holiday inn head office to explain why a family of 4 were allocated such a small room.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Marinela Negrea, Guest Services / Front Office at Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG hotel
Responded Aug 4, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your stay. Our hotel offers standard rooms, and we strive to accommodate all guests as comfortably as possible. However, we understand that the room size may not have met your expectations for a family of four. Regarding the pillows, we are sorry for the initial inconvenience and glad we could provide them on the second night. Your feedback is valuable, and we will ensure better communication and availability of amenities in the future. We appreciate your positive comments about our complimentary breakfast and will continue to work on improving our services. Thank you for choosing our hotel. Best regards, Marinela Front Office Manager
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My brother booked this hotel for us all to stay in when we were going to see Midge Ure for his 70th Birthday at the Royal Albert Hall. On arrival my nephew parked his car in the hotel car park which is joined on to the hotel. Very convenient. Our room was quiet, comfortable and clean. There were tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV and Iron, and the bathroom and shower were very modern. Breakfast was a good selection of hot English Breakfast or buffet style continental alongside cereal. Really nice. All in all we enjoyed our stay here and it was a perfect location for local bars and restaurants too.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cassandra Vargiu, Owner at Holiday Inn Express London - Earl's Court, an IHG hotel
Responded Nov 9, 2023
Dear Ruth, Thank you for your recent stay and your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear you had a great experience. We appreciate your comments about our clean rooms, helpful receptionists, and efficient air conditioning. Your feedback about breakfast is noted, and we'll strive to offer more options in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay. Best Regards
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We were not in the main building but in the renovated part of the hotel
Little flat you have to go out to have breakfast in the main building... in November it stings a little;)
The room and bathroom are of correct size
Cleaning is done every day and towels are changed
If you have forgotten your power adapter you can buy it at the reception for £5
Reception staff and service staff are all super friendly and responsive
The breakfast is very good in buffet self-service
The hotel also has a small corner dedicated to dogs (two cups at their disposal)
Hotel with a family spirit in which we had a pleasant stay
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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A few km from the center but with the metro practically in front, you can reach the center of London in about 20 minutes and all the other desired locations. The only flaw is the small size of the rooms, otherwise everything was ok, cleanliness, courtesy but above all the excellent breakfast consisting of eggs, bacon, fresh fruit, meat and vegan sausages, English beans, normal, wholemeal and gluten-free toast free, jams, porridge, cereals, unlimited croissants, hot drinks and fruit juices, all always replenished very quickly unlike many other hotels where you have to wait to find more food! The staff in the room were very kind and quick in cleaning the tables. We had booked the room with breakfast included, in reality even if we hadn't booked it, we could have eaten anyway because no one checks! If you want to take some food to your room you can do it easily!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Highclere, United Kingdom49 contributions55 helpful votes
It seems a little unlikely. Even if you book the room on the internet and pay with a credit card, the minor will be checking in him/herself and the staff at reception will see that he/she is underage.
There are more places to choose from in the London area.
PRICE RANGE
C$176 - C$319 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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