When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG in Darmstadt, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Herrengarten and Kunsthalle Darmstadt. .This hotel is 16.9 mi (27.2 km) from Gateway Gardens and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Luisenplatz Square.
What's nearby
Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Luisenplatz Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Darmstadt State Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Technical University Darmstadt - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Darmstadtium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Darmstadt Central Station - 6 min walk
Darmstadt Central Station Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Shokudo - 13 min walk
Mare e Monti - 8 min walk
Vinocentral - 7 min walk
Siam Thai - 13 min walk
Karlson - 8 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG
Hotel in Darmstadt with free breakfast and a bar
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG offers 157 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and first-run movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 157 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Archery
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Meeting room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
7 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Heated bathroom floor
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
43-inch smart TV with cable channels
First-run films
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Laptop workspace
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
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
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 2.14 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
Pet fee: EUR 25 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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)
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 3.5 stars.
Property is also known as
Express Darmstadt By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG Darmstadt
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG Hotel Darmstadt
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 284 reviews
10 - Excellent
168
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 284 reviews
8 - Good
86
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 284 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 284 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 284 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jaroslaw
3 Nov 2025
Jaroslaw
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Leonard
30 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed three days and the room was not cleaned once! Towels however were changed once, and the second night I had to get them myself.
Staff said it was my fault as I did not put the "make up the room tag on the door."
Very clean, friendly and professional staff.
Only thing is that breakfast items aren't being fully replenished - hence I'd recommend to have breakfast early.
Otherwise, a very pleasant experience thanks to their polite and excellent staff.
Great location next to the train station. The rooms were clean and modern, and the staff was super friendly. It was nice having the lounge and bar too for relaxing. The lounge area is huge for a smaller hotel!
Very impressed with this hotel. The room was fabulous and even though it overlooked the main railway line, once the windows were closed it was silent. Spacious with a comfortable bed and luxurious bathroom. The breakfast was excellent too. We were able to park our motorcycle free of charge undercover next to a cycle rack.
Only negatives were the young man on reception when we checked in was a little glum shall we say and lacked enthusiasm, although he was polite and professional. Everyone else was very friendly and welcoming. Hotel is very modern and does seem to attract business clientele but it is a half hour walk into the centre of Darmstadt. We found it easier to walk through the main railway station which is close by. Not sure we would revisit Darmstadt though.
Large modern rooms. Kettle with tea and coffee provided. Good breakfast. Easy access to underground parking. Perfect stay for overnights. A/C was really good and quiet.
Overall the property was fine. The staff was great! VERY friendly and VERY helfpful. They even arranged a 2pm checkout when we woke up late.
The only negative was the. AC. Even though the rooms are supposed to have air conditioning, they
did not. It was unbearable. We were changed to a different room - same problem. And the
same for our travel companion. We had to sleep naked and without a covering.
The shower also had a problem: the water did not stay in the shower space. Instead it covered the bathroom floor and made the hallway carpeting wet too.