About this property

This stylish, contemporary hotel is well-placed just 2 miles from Cambridge’s historic city centre. Shops, restaurants and the historic colleges of Cambridge University are a 5-minute drive away. There are many parks and a popular local activity, punting on the River Cam nearby. Botanic Garden Cambridge is 2.5 km from the accommodation. London Stansted Airport is 35 km away. Cambridge Corn Exchange, Fitzwilliam Museum, Grand Arcade, Grafton Centre and River Cam are all nearby. The modern rooms include a work desk, free tea/coffee, ironing facilities, 32-inch TVs, and comfortable beds. All our rooms feature en-suite bathrooms including a power shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Guests can watch sports while enjoying a drink on the hotel bar’s widescreen TV, or enjoy a meal in the restaurant. The free breakfast buffet is served every morning and includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, and beans as well as toast, cereals, porridge and pastries.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 2 single beds
US$254 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed
US$254 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed
US$254 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
US$280 for 3 nights
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
US$280 for 3 nights
  • You won't be charged yet

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  • 2 single beds
250 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$85 per night
Price US$254
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
230 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$85 per night
Price US$254
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 1 left
  • 1 double bed
250 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$85 per night
Price US$254
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 6 left
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
250 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$93 per night
Price US$280
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 6 left
205 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$93 per night
Price US$280
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 21 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • We have 6 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
FuturePlus
FuturePlus

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Guests who stayed here loved

Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff helpful, easy access to room, clean, breakfast OK
Nathalie
Italy Italy
Room well equipped with all accessories Super polite staff
Hendrik
Netherlands Netherlands
Friendly staff. Everything was clean and well-maintained, which made my stay enjoyable.
Eleftherios
Greece Greece
The breakfast was outstanding. English breakfast at its finest. Also the rooms was outstanding. We had a great stay and rest. Helpful and quick responding to leave our luggage there safe and tagged before check-in, since we arrived early. Location...
Capitaln
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable clean room, good shower, comfortable beds. Breakfast was good with a selection of cereals, fruit, bread , croissants and selection of hot items, sausages, bacon, eggs, tomatoes, hash browns. Really good price.
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent breakfast good variety and plenty of space to get around ..good seating ...staff clearing/ cleaning tables when empty. Rooms clean and tidy.
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast excellent, good choice, very friendly staff, comfortable room, all made a fuss of our dog Rosie
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was spacious and very well set out, bathroom was clean and the right size (plus shower was very easy to use). and most importantly the bed was so comfortable. food was very quick to arrive and tasted great.
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Exceptional value. Parking facility. Room very comfortable. Receptionist pleasant and helpful.
Piotr
Poland Poland
Very comfortable and nice hotel, we enjoyed our stay there. It is quite fresh and clean, beds are very comfortable.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

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

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG 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.

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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.

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 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If using a Sat Nav to find the hotel, please use CB1 3LH as the postcode.

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.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

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.