Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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15/17 Coldhams Park, Norman Way, Cambridge, England, CB1 3LH
  • Place, Mill Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cambridge
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cambridge Junction
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG in Cambridge (Romsey), you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 5 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cambridge Junction and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mill Road - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Anglia Ruskin University - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of Cambridge - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Parker's Piece - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Cambridge Junction - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge Station - 15 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Brook - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Devonshire Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Cat Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Cambridge
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG offers 173 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 173 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 coffee/tea makers, 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 serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Great Room - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (163 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2003
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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 and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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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Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little far from the center of the city. Otherwise, it’s wonderful. The room I lived is newly renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good except barman would rather chat to customers rather than serve customers. Then when he eventuality got round to serving you He gets it wrong because he is still having a conversation with last customer otherwise very good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I do advertises parking but you do have to pay for it. Not mentioned in the advert.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good Hotel

Good Hotel. Clean and staff helpful , food very good both breakfast and evening. Only down side was our air-conditioning wasn't working properly so they just had to turn it off
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dimcho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location on outskirts of city, ample parking, friendly and welcoming staff, particularly Candice on reception. Room clean, bathroom quite large and refurbished and bed comfortable. Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly. Pizza was better than any High Street Chain. Area out back of the dining area for Smokers. TV didn't work but it was no problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Accessible room did not have bathroom with accessible shelving. There was a shelf to the side in the bathroom that both myself and my husband bumped into and injured ourselves on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Hospital stay

My wife went into Addenbrooks for brain surgery and wanted me to be nearby. Although this wasn’t the cheapest hotel it was in fairly easy walking distance to the hospital. When I got there the receptionist asked what my stay was for and I told her she waved the parking fee and also told me that they do a special rate for people staying and going to the hospital. My room was very comfortable and the air conditioning came in very handy as it was so hot that week. The free breakfast was amazing and plentiful. I really enjoyed my stay although the circumstances could have been different. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Very friendly and helpful. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sahar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bre
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralitsa

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

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not enough staff and some staff very lazy and slow to do a job
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite far away from the town centre but it was great that we were able to check in an hour early. The room was quiet and there was lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Holiday inn Cambridge

We have stayed here before as close to the hospital I needed. Stayed for one night on a Sunday Staff friendly. Room was a double and bed comfortably Tea and coffee provided Iron and iron board and hair dryer Bathroom had dove products in. Carpet could do being replaced as I would recommend wearing slippers. There was no plug sockets next to the bed. Breakfast was from 06.30 - 09.30 Lots of choices from fry up, cereal, cup cakes. Fruit, croissants and pancakes. Food served at night time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The traffic diversion was very inconvenient. We called twice for assistance, but were out on hold and no one answered. The rooms are tiny and cramped. Breakfast was decent, with some gluten free options, although note the vegan sausages are NOT, despite what the staff say!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, Penarth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money accommodation. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adri

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the staff in the bar and reception area was not very efficient or helpful. Other than that, it was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jyotika

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to stay at to tour Cambridge town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like anything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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