Holiday Inn Express Wakefield hotel is ideally located in the centre of Wakefield. A short walk from Wakefield Westgate Train Station with direct train links to London Kings Cross, Leeds and York. Easy access to the M1 and M62 motorways. Visit The Hepworth Wakefield Art Gallery which brings together works from contemporary artists and rarely seen works by Barbara Hepworth. With over 1,600 square metres of light-filled gallery spaces, The Hepworth Wakefield is the largest purpose-built exhibition space outside London. The Trinity Walk Shopping Centre is the largest superstore in the area located in the centre of Wakefield and has something for everyone – fashion, food and loads of family fun. Located with easy access to the Pinderfield Hospital which has a specialist burns unit is just a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Home to The Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Rugby Team who competes in the European Super League offering a fantastic day out for rugby enthusiasts. The hotel offers 81 contemporary air conditioned bedrooms, each with complementary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. All guests receive inclusive Express Start Breakfast in the Great Room, which is also a place for an evening drink, snack or light meal.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 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 (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

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
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marie
    France France
    Breakfast excellent. Location excellent. Exactly what we were looking for for visiting family.
  • Hami
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good quality breakfast with choice of 3 cereals, fruit compote, hot cooked food. Great view from 5th floor room. Good evening meal with wine and both competitively priced.
  • Ashfaq
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, plenty of parking on site and off premises.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    totally as expected, not the Ritz but great value and a working fridge more than expected.
  • Lewis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was spacious and bed was comfy and all looked clean and tidy.
  • Jones
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect. Great choice of items for breakfast and perfectly cooked. Staff were pleasant. Room itself was clean, tidy and clutter free. Heating was easy to use. Clean towels everyday and room refreshments (tea and coffee) replenished...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, near city centre for shopping , restaurants , bars & clubs . Only £3.80 in taxi from train station
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean fresh welcoming lovely staff very comfy
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was pretty good
  • Hayler
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are always welcoming and friendly, had a nice room with a great view over the city. Breakfast was lovely, self serve continental and hot breakfast available. Coffee was also quite nice, considering it was a machine.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £7 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Polish

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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 not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please notify the property in advance if you require check-in before 14:00.

Please inform the hotel on arrival if you are an IHG member and wish to obtain an extended check-out, subject to availability.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

A pre-authorisation is required for all bookings which will be held on your credit/debit card.

When booking the Double / Twin Room type, guests are advised that the room type requested at the time of booking is not guaranteed however the hotel will endeavour to allocate the requested room type on arrival.

Please e aware that the hotel has limited car park spaces and cannot guarantee availability.

Please inform Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
  • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

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

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

      • Double
    • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel is 400 yards from the centre of Wakefield. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, 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.