Located just off junction 13 of the M6, the Holiday Inn Express Stafford offers affordable accommodations with Continental breakfast included, free on-site parking and free WiFi throughout. Stafford Castle is just 3.1 mi from the hotel. The Holiday Inn Express Stafford has a 24-hour front desk and bedrooms include a 32-inch TV with Freeview, tea/coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. The private bathrooms feature a power shower. The hotel has a lounge bar with a selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks available. Specialty teas and coffees are also served and pizzas can be ordered around the clock. The hotel has 3 meeting rooms and catering is available. Stafford town center and Stafford Train Station are 4 miles away. Cannock Chase and Ingestre Park golf clubs are just a 10-minute drive away, while Alton Towers can be reached in 40 minutes' drive. Shugborough Hall Estates and Drayton Manor are also within easy reach. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 27 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ogunsanya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was fantastic and the staff were nice and approachable. They know their task and do it exceptional.
  • Janet
    Austria Austria
    Very conveniently situated just off the motorway. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and had facilities for making hot drinks as well as an iron and ironing board. The bathroom was clean and shower very good.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    excellent stay, check in very good, breakfast tasty.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here before as a halfway point to Devon. It reflects real value for money,being convenient for M6,attentive staff,immaculate bedrooms, handy for a local pub which serves good meals,good breakfast with variety and generally a very good find!...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff where nice and friendly great location from where we needed to be
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here as a half-way stop from Newcastle to Torquay and found parking very safe and convenient,staff were both efficient and polite.The room contained everything we needed ,great shower etc. The breakfast was very good,also. Very...
  • Moira
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent!! I especially liked the cereal choices and berries to go with it. The bar was replenished and everything was very good.
  • Audrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived staff were brilliant, room was quiet and had everything we needed, I used Premier inn Stafford ( Hurricane ) 2 weeks prior to this stay but Holiday Inn Express Stafford is in another League, will definitely use this...
  • Azad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Generally good standard of room and bed. Good breakfast. The manageress was excellent as were all the staff I eccountered.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were so helpful and friendly. I was travelling alone with a small baby - they made sure I had everything I needed and were lovely. Breakfast was good and the room was quiet and comfy.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Great Room Lounge
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Groups
    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

    No cash payments are allowed.

    Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel for a fee of 25 GBP per pet per stay

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
    • Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Great Room Lounge
    • Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel is 2.8 miles from the center of Stafford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Stafford, an IHG Hotel include:

        • Double
        • Twin