Just a minute’s drive from the M25, Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford is located at the foot of the eye-catching Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres are both close to the hotel, one is 6.4 miles and one is 5.4 miles. The Orchard Theatre is a 10-minute drive away and Dartford town centre can be reached in 30 minutes on foot. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 12.7 km from the accommodation. Each of our guest rooms features an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer, power shower and free toiletries. Our rooms come equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, ironing facilities, comfortable beds and air conditioning. USB ports and power sockets are next to the bed and some rooms offer panoramic views of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. At our hotel a free breakfast buffet is served daily, featuring hot and continental items such as pastries, bacon baps and fresh fruit. In the evening, enjoy an evening meal and choose from pizzas, nibbles or café classics. Grab a drink from the bar and choose from a craft beer, premium spirit or soft drink to enjoy in the lounge. Three on-site meeting rooms are available at this hotel that come equipped with audio/visual equipment, office supplies and free tea/coffee. A lunch can be provided for an additional cost. Also, snacks and drinks are available from the vending area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 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 (8.2)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking 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 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Magdalena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    good value for money, all good, met my special request
  • Marcin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, good size room, excellent food selection on the breakfast.
  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The greeting by karen, she was very informative and booked us in very quickly. And the beds were very comfortable indeed.
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The easy parking and access to my room. The staff especially on check in were so happy and inviting.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean. Convenient. Staff were lovely and helpful. Good breakfast.
  • Michelle
    Ireland Ireland
    Rooms were lovely and clean and well tended to. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with a great selection of food.
  • Pratt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was all lovely but there was a broken tile in lift that should be dealt with.
  • Mathabi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    friendliness of the staff they became family as i was there for 3 nights . the room was clean i requested for take away breakfast as my programme was starting at 5am everyday and my packed meal was nice
  • Sanjay
    India India
    Breakfast was average,no drinking water provided in the room,however the room was good and so as the bed
  • Kelly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was very good because me and my friend were going to bluewater shopping.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Great Room
    • Cuisine
      British • Pizza
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £5 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • 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 London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-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. Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin. Please note that cash payments are not allowed. Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability. Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Dartford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

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

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
    • Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Great Room