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Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

4.0 star property

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Spa
Daily English breakfast (GBP 16.95 per person)
Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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Caton Road, Lancaster, England, LA1 3RA
  • Place, Lune Aqueduct
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Centre at Halton
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lancaster University
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Premium Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Lancaster

Located in Lancaster, Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG is on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of The Centre at Halton and Grand Theater. .This spa hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1.9 mi (3 km) from The Dukes.

What's nearby

  • Lune Aqueduct - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Centre at Halton - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lancaster Castle - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lancaster University - 5 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 20 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Bare Lane Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Stonewell Tap - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Bobbin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cottams Field Brewers Fayre - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG offers 156 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a steam room, and a children's pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa.
Stay in one of 156 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club and a steam room. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Lancaster? This hotel has 215 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (215 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (64 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • 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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pasquale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great apart from the room temperature which was freezing cold. No matter what temperature you set the room thermostat to it did not work. Spent a very cold night should have reported it but it didn’t
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean hotel cannot fault it and reception staff super friendly and accommodating would highly recommend this hotel which is booked for two nights not just one
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was enormous and staff were very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the wedding I was attending was marred by extensive gaps between the various stages. Still managed to have a good time in the end.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ok but no stock at the bar after new year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Siu Cheong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adele

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Needs some updating / maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was good , staff good generally very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One of the 2 beds in our room was very uncomfortable. The mattress was too big for the base and sloped off to one side also.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable hotel to stay on the drive up to Scotland
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Deepak

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no smart tv, room cleaning was poor
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! Just what we need as our overnight stay on our way to Scotland from South Wales 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly. The room was spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful the hotels had everything you needed for a good stay food was very nice would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth, Blackpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Seshagiri

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Manoj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had an awful stay. The air in the room was suffocating and it seems the aircon from the vents had a cigarette smoke smell that was causing discomfort. The bathtub had stuff coming out of the hole which makes you feel sick. Reported to the staff but no joy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired … noise levels horrendous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely stay clean room good food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will absolutely stay again. Arrived late from heysham and with baby - everything was ready for us and really easy. Room large and clean. Cot was great. Breakfast was fresh and more than we expected. Team members we met were really friendly. Can’t say a bad word!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025