- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Lift
About this property
Just 5 minutes from Stansted Airport, this hotel offers breakfasts and dinner at the hotel restaurant. Central London is only a 45-minute train journey away. Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport offers a paid shuttle service to and from the airport terminal. Each en suite room at Holiday Inn Express Stansted features tea/coffee facilities, a work desk and a flat-screen TV. Flat-screen TVs and a pool table are available at the hotel lounge. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Polina
Germany
“We needed to spend one night at a hotel after a late arrival, so the location was perfect. Frequent shuttle buses were very helpful. Breakfast was very tasty and variable. There was a good wifi.” - Nan
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great. I loved the grab and go bags. I loved how quiet the room was and the view into peaceful trees and vegetation out of the window.” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“Breakfast had lots of choice. The room was big and had everything you need. There was good choice of food at the restaurant and the staff were kind and attentive. The shuttle bus was convenient if a bit costly at £4 each way” - Alison
Australia
“The most affordable of the decent airport hotels at Stansted. Good breakfast.” - Remini
United Kingdom
“Stayed here for few hours just to get some sleep. Arrived after a delayed flight in the early hours of the morning and left in the morning. Staff were friendly, great breakfast” - Linda
Austria
“Good location. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable, quiet room” - Langfield
United Kingdom
“Very well organised, really nice welcome. In restaurant good food and drink delivered really quickly and nicely. Comfortable bed and quiet room with good facilities. Great access from airport with regular shuttle bus.” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Convenient location to airport Hot breakfast served from 06:00 (grab and go available from 04:00) which was good. Soya milk available which was a bonus as am dairy intolerant.” - Kylie
Australia
“Staff were very helpful and great location with breakfast included” - Marko
Slovenia
“Perfect choice if you have an early flight from STN airport. Good food in the restaurant. Lovely staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant & Lounge Bar
- CuisineBritish • Italian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
The shuttle bus is a 24 hour service, at a cost of £4 per adult. Under 16's travel for free.
Leaves the airport from BAY 19, at the coach station, quarter to and quarter past the hour
Leaves the hotel on the hour and half past the hour.
On-site parking is not guaranteed, and your vehicle may be moved to an alternative secure car park. Parking costs 14 GBP per night, for nights that guests stay. Please note we can only offer parking for the duration of the guest stay. No extended parking is available. Car parking is restricted to 1 parking space per room booked.
Guests must register their vehicle as the car park is monitored.
Please note, the car park will be closed from 2nd July until 5th July due to maintenance. The nearest car park is Maple Parking.
Family Room Reminder
If you have reserved a Family Room, as per the room description we would urge you to take into consideration for your comfort, the suggested maximum occupancy.
2 adults with 2 children under the age of 8 years.
or
2 adults with 1 child over the age of 8 years.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.