- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Lift
Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child
Price for:
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 23 September 2025 Cancellation Free cancellation before 16:00 on 23 September 2025 You may cancel free of charge until 16:00 one day before arrival. If you cancel after 16:00 one day before arrival, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment No prepayment needed – pay at the property No prepayment is needed. No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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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 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- James
United Kingdom
“The hotel is exactly as it says on the tin, everything you need in one location for an over night stay for an early flight. Staff are very helpful and accommodation to requests and needs. Good breakfast choose and options to take away for early...” - Julia
United Kingdom
“It is convenient - just a ride away from the airport by shuttle bus from Bay 19” - Teresa
Romania
“Comfortable hotel with amazing breakfast. Very easy to arrive from Stansted airport with the shuttle especially if you have a late flight or very early flight” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“I asked for a room near the lift because of mobility issues and was given one. Check in staff were very kind and helpful, as was the lady in the breakfast room who had to carry everything for me.” - Benjamin
United Kingdom
“I have stayed at this hotel a few times and I find it most convenient for the car parks but also that they cater so well for early starts. The cleanliness and staff are great as I have found with all Holiday inn hotels” - Willis
United Kingdom
“Every was easy from booking in.to the time we left .” - Jo
United Kingdom
“Really comfortable stay, arrived after midnight and able to help ourselves to hot drinks before going to our room, helpful staff, great breakfast, beds comfy and shower good. Would stay again. Great shuttle service too.” - Milovan
Montenegro
“Very fast check in, comfy room and nice breakfast. There is a shuttle bas to and from the airport, which was very convenient.” - Elovaara
Finland
“The staff were amazing breakfast was the best ever” - Juan
Spain
“Great room, excellent breakfast, parking in front of hotel, great 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.