Located in Hemel Hempstead, Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from The Snow Centre and 8 minutes from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. .This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from The Grove and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from St Albans Cathedral.
What's nearby
The Snow Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
The Grove - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
St Albans Cathedral - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 26 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Apsley Station - 2 min walk
Croxley Underground Station - 15 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 16 min walk
Great Wall Chinese Take Away - 4 min drive
Fish and Chip Shop - Seaworld - 9 min walk
The Paper Mill, Apsley - 1 min walk
Union Coffee & Dough - 2 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG
Hotel with free breakfast, near The Snow Centre
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG offers 116 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Hemel Hempstead hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 116 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Great Room Lounge serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Great Room Lounge - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Great Room Lounge
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
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.
6 accessible parking spaces
Braille/raised signage
Lift (173 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
100% renewable energy
5 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2004
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
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
Blackout drapes
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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
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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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead by IHG Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1012 reviews
10 - Excellent
519
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1012 reviews
8 - Good
338
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1012 reviews
6 - Okay
89
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1012 reviews
4 - Poor
44
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1012 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Adolph, Mesa
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
We were there with a group and surprised that check in took so long. After a long day of travel, we just wanted to get to our room.
The room and bed were great.
Eight of us had dinner there the last night. Our meals arrived but one. We asked several times about the remaining meal and were told it was on the way. The third time we told them it had been 45 minutes which we determined by the receipt. The employee wanted to argue & deny it had been that long. We asked them to check the kitchen again, they finally came out with the meal & just handed it to one of the group who then delivered it to the table. No apology was provided
Have stayed here a few times with our dogs, staff are super welcoming and very friendly. Highly recommended.
Lindsey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Craig
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Not bad overall. Mattress too firm for me
Used to stay here in the past when on business in the area. Pretty much get what you get with HIExpress.
Personally the mattress was far too hard and my back hurt in the morning.
Breakfast is free, and it ok. For free. But wouldn't have been too happy if had to pay for it.
Also, housekeeping. When i hang my towel, stop replacing it!!!
Super friendly check in clerk. Breakfast was included in our stay. The beds were comfy! We stayed here to tour WB studios; it was about a 10 minute uber ride. It’s right across from the train station so easily walkable.
Brianne
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
James
Travelled with family
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lift kept getting stuck, not great when on 4th floor. Rooms were normal clean, and breakfast buffet was convenient.
Well designed rooms
Quiet and comfortable
Air Con could not be set at 16.Pity….18C is too high for sleeping.
Breakfast was mediocre…no mushrooms….carton scrambled eggs….no fried eggs…..OJ was way over-diluted.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms quite small - particularly when set up as a family room, but comfortable. Able to open window for some fresh air. Free parking.
The staff were helpful, polite and friendly, rooms and clean and comfortable, bar area was spacious and comfy and breakfast was good.
Would definitely use this hotel again.
Two disturbed nights sleep, my room was below reception and the kitchen area and each evening there loud noises coming from above informing reception in the morning they had several complaints and they would investigate. It made no difference on the second night of my stay
Great service and helpful staff. Situated next to Apsley Railway Station for easy travel to London. Apsley Lock has a good selection of restaurants and a Pub.
Ideal for our purpose of visiting family nearby. Also extremely well positioned for a great pub and a couple of restaurants. We had tapas at Darcy’s and it was fabulous.
We had some small issues when checking in our room was not ready but chris on check in was brilliant, he delt with the problem excellently and keep us updated he was due to finish his shift but stayrd till we had been told the room was ready
A very professional and valuable member of staff
phillip
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dorothy
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff at the Holiday Inn were very courteous but we only had a few hours there as we were visiting family. Very comfortable nonetheless