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Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction By Ihg, Watford (Hertfordshire)
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About the Hotel
19 Bridle Path,
Watford (Hertfordshire),
United Kingdom,
WD17 1UE,
Hertfordshire
The Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction is conveniently located, just a five-minute walk from Watford Junction train station. This modern hotel serves as a popular base for visitors heading to Wembley Stadium and the Warner Bros. Studio Tour. The hotel features Next Generation rooms designed for comfort and productivity. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including free WiFi and complimentary breakfast.
Location
Located just off the A412, the hotel offers easy access to major transportation routes including the M25 and M1. Trains from Watford Junction reach central London in approximately 20 minutes, making it convenient for sightseeing. A shuttle service is available to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, and limited parking is offered at the hotel and the nearby O'Neill's pub.
Rooms
The hotel offers 98 contemporary guestrooms featuring a mix of double beds and family-friendly double rooms with sofa beds. Each room includes essential amenities such as free WiFi, tea and coffee-making facilities, smart TVs, and power showers. Thoughtful touches like plush duvets, bedside USB ports, and blackout curtains enhance the guest experience. Accessible rooms are also available for guests with mobility needs.
Eat & Drink
Guests can start the day with an Express Start Buffet Breakfast that includes both continental items and hot selections like scrambled eggs and bacon. The Great Room lobby serves as a casual dining space where guests can enjoy an all-day menu and unwind with beverages. For business lunches, a finger buffet is available, featuring a variety of hot and cold items.
Leisure & Business
The hotel features two naturally lit meeting rooms, catering to small seminars and training sessions with a capacity for up to 30 people. Both rooms are equipped with modern technology including WiFi and audiovisual support, further simplifying event organization. Leisure activities can also be found nearby, including shopping at intu Watford and walks along the Grand Union Canal.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spacious & Clean
“Our room provided ample space and was fresh and clean, creating a comfortable retreat after a long day.” view full review
Powerful Shower
“The newly renovated bathroom featured a powerful shower that offered a refreshing and invigorating experience.” view full review
Excellent Breakfast
“The breakfast spread was delightful, with a variety of tasty options that made for a perfect start to the day.” view full review
Relaxing Ambiance
“The main area downstairs was designed for relaxation, providing a welcoming and comfortable environment to unwind.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Dryer
Services
Welcome drink
Dining
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Business
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Dryer
Media
Flat-screen TV
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
19 Bridle Path,
Watford (Hertfordshire),
United Kingdom,
WD17 1UE,
Hertfordshire
Map view
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19 Bridle Path,
Watford (Hertfordshire),
United Kingdom,
WD17 1UE,
Hertfordshire
City landmarks
Park
Cassiobury Park
1.5
km
Library
Watford Central Library
750 m
Public Building
Watford Borough Council
800 m
Watford Town Hall
820 m
Museum
Watford Museum
1.6
km
Watford County Court
720 m
Public Building
Watford Magistrates' Court
720 m
The Grove Golf Course
820 m
Park
Cheslyn House and Gardens
1.9
km
Church
St John's Church
700 m
Church
Beechen Grove Baptist Chapel
750 m
Theatre
Watford Palace Theatre
810 m
Park
Church Of St Mary
1.2
km
Museum
Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum
1.6
km
A P Amusements
600 m
Night club
Pryzm
620 m
Church
Holy Rood Church
1.1
km
Nature reserve
Fishers Field Nature Reserve
1.7
km
Vinyl
800 m
29 Lincoln Field
The Forties Experience
2.2
km
Shopping Area
Intu watford
2.2
km
Amusement Park
Parents Paradise
2.2
km
Nearby
Church
Church of St Andrew
330 m
Christ Church
530 m
Christadelphian Hall
260 m
Watford & District Synagogue
390 m
Elim Pentecostal Church
460 m
Church
St Thomas Church
530 m
Restaurants
Platform
150 m
9 Station Road Junction Court
Funky Flavours
300 m
121A St. Albans Road
Riddhi's
340 m
131 St. Albans Road
Southern Cross
510 m
41-43 Langley Road
Viento Coffee Company
410 m
157 St. Albans Road
Rose's Caribbean Cuisine
460 m
167 Saint Albans Road
Slowboat
540 m
183 St. Albans Road
The Pizza Hunt
600 m
195 St. Albans Road
Cafe in the Library
750 m
Watford Central Library Hempstead Road Watford Central Library
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
74%
liked the hotel and would stay again
clean
spacious
service issue
noisy location
7.4/10
Very good
Rooms
8.1
Location
8.3
Service
7.3
Dining
6.8
Guest reviews
7.4/10
based on 10 reviews
4/5
based on 931 reviews
8.2
8.2/10 based on 4636 reviews
#5 of 13 hotels in Watford based on Tripadvisor
Frank
United Kingdom,
March
2024
8.6/10
The hotel is perfectly situated for easy access to town and the Harry Potter studios. The rooms are impeccably clean and well-designed, providing extreme comfort. The staff is exceptionally friendly and professional. The dining options are decent, offering a variety of English breakfast choices, but could include more healthy options. The overall location is excellent, especially for Harry Potter visitors, and the facilities are well-maintained.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very well presented, clean, and extremely comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff were incredibly friendly and professional from the moment we arrived.
Location
10.0
The location is perfect, with easy access to town and the Harry Potter studios.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, offering a variety of breakfast options, but could have more healthy choices.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained and catered to our needs efficiently.
Jerry
United States,
March
2024
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel was delightful with spacious and mostly clean rooms, a nice new bathroom with a powerful shower, and a great breakfast. However, the inside of the kettle was disgusting, and the room was very cold through the night. Overall, it was lovely, comfortable, and clean, with good value for money.
Rooms
8.0
The room was spacious and mostly clean, with a nice new bathroom and a powerful shower. However, the inside of the kettle was disgusting. It was a very comfortable and clean room.
Service
6.0
The service was friendly and welcoming. However, some staff members seemed untrained, rude, incompetent, and uncooperative. The dry cleaning and laundry services were convenient.
Location
9.0
The location was ideal, with a free shuttle bus nearby to HP World and a train station next door for easy access to London. It was perfect for our purpose, and the proximity to the railway station was convenient.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, but the sausages and bacon could have been better cooked. The breakfast lacked some options like tomatoes but was backed up with fruit, cereals, and bread. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good, offering a comfortable stay with home-made pastries available. The room was well-appointed with modern amenities.
John
United Kingdom,
February
2024
7.8/10
The hotel had well-designed, clean rooms with a great shower and bathroom layout. The service was friendly, but at times seemed slow due to being overstretched. The location was incredibly convenient, close to the train station and with easy access to various attractions. The dining experience offered a good variety of items but was a bit slow at times. Overall, a value-for-money stay with some minor service hiccups.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very well designed, thought out, and very clean.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly, but at times, they seemed overstretched causing some delays.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was incredibly close to the train station and perfect for exploring nearby attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had a good variety of items but was a little slow at times.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were adequate, but some minor service delays were noted.
Michael
United Kingdom,
February
2024
8.6/10
The hotel was amazing, with clean and fresh rooms, a pleasant change from smoky and musty rooms elsewhere. The room was very comfortable and big enough for the four of us, with one sofa bed and one double bed. The service was incredibly helpful, and the staff were always pleasant, although there was a minor issue with the room type. The location was ideal for visiting the Harry Potter studios and served as a good base for exploring the city. The dining experience was beyond average, offering a variety of delicious options, including buffet-style meals. Overall, a great value for the money.
Rooms
9.0
The room was amazing, clean, and fresh, a pleasant change from other experiences. It was very comfortable and spacious for our group of four.
Service
8.0
The service was incredibly helpful, with staff always pleasant and ready to assist. One minor issue with room type, but overall great service.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was perfect for our trip to the Harry Potter Studio Tour and convenient for the train stations. Great for visiting the WB Studios.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was delicious, offering a great choice of breakfast options every morning. The buffet style was convenient and enjoyable.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were great, providing all we needed for a comfortable stay.
Francis
United Kingdom,
December
2023
6.8/10
The hotel is a mixed experience. While the rooms were very clean and spacious, the service had some issues that affected the overall enjoyment of the stay. The location was convenient for some attractions but noisy at times. Dining options were decent but could be improved. Overall, a decent choice with some drawbacks.
Rooms
8.0
I was impressed with how clean and modern the rooms were. They were spotless, and the sofa bed was a nice addition.
Service
6.0
The staff were friendly and welcoming, but I faced a problem with a replacement key that ended up being costly. It would have been better if they followed the key policy more carefully.
Location
7.0
The location was ideal for visiting the Harry Potter studios and accessing transportation easily. However, it got noisy at times, especially with late-night arrivals.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs. While there was a nice variety of items, the overall quality was average. The breakfast options could be improved.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers basic facilities that met my needs during the stay. Nothing exceptional but satisfactory.
clean
service issue
Ross
United Kingdom,
June
2023
8.0/10
The hotel was nice and clean, and we couldn't hear anyone else, which was great. The staff were okay, and the breakfast was good. The local pub on-site was convenient, but we preferred exploring the town, which was just a 10-minute walk away. The unexpected parking fee was a bit of a letdown, but the room was accessible for my friend in a wheelchair and had a comfortable, clean setup with a satisfying breakfast in the morning.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable with good accessibility for wheelchair users. The breakfast was enjoyable.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly, embodying real Southern hospitality. However, there could have been more breakfast options and a twin bedroom was given at check-in, which was a slight inconvenience.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent for both the town center and only a 20-minute train ride to London Euston from Watford Junction. Perfect for visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour and conveniently close to the train station.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, but the service was a bit slow with some items running out. However, the quality of the food was satisfactory.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were decent, ensuring a good night's sleep and a secure environment. However, minor improvements like quicker service could enhance the experience.
Walter
United States,
May
2023
7.8/10
I stayed at the hotel with my family to visit the Harry Potter tour. The rooms had a great modern feel, but I was disappointed to find no tea and coffee making items.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable and had a great modern feel.
Service
7.0
The staff are lovely, very helpful. However, there were some issues with key management and breakfast service.
Location
9.0
The location is as perfect as it gets for visiting the Warner Bros studios. The shuttle bus stop is conveniently close.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good, but I wish there were more hot food choices available.
Facilities
Frank
United States,
May
2023
6.0/10
The hotel's location is convenient, close to the town center and HP bus pick up, but the surroundings can feel intimidating at night. The rooms, though spacious, are not ideal for a good night's sleep and overlook the train station. The service is friendly, with a high standard of breakfast, but improvements are needed in signage. The dining experience offers a selection of warm and cold foods but can be disappointing. Facilities are satisfactory, despite ongoing refurbishments.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms, while spacious, are not ideal for a good night's sleep and overlook the train station.
Service
7.0
The service is friendly, with a high standard of breakfast, but improvements are needed in signage.
Location
5.0
The hotel's location is convenient, close to the town center and HP bus pick up, but the surroundings can feel intimidating at night.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience offers a selection of warm and cold foods but can be disappointing.
Facilities
Facilities are satisfactory, despite ongoing refurbishments.
Scott
United States,
April
2023
7.2/10
The hotel had lovely and clean rooms, but it was very noisy late into the night and early morning. The service was extremely friendly and helpful. The location was ideal for families going to the Harry Potter studio tour but not in a great area. The dining experience was lacking with limited options. Overall, a mixed experience with some positives and negatives.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were lovely and clean with plenty of room but very noisy at times.
Service
9.0
The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, always willing to assist with any concerns.
Location
8.0
The hotel was perfect for families visiting the Harry Potter studio tour, conveniently close to Watford Junction train station.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited and disappointing, not meeting expectations for the price paid.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were in good order, offering a decent stay despite some drawbacks in other areas.
Jock
United Kingdom,
April
2023
7.8/10
The hotel was perfect for our family, nice and clean, spot on, but ignored the request to charge the company card. The staff were very nice and accommodating upon arrival, but service could be slow at times due to being overstretched. The location was great for visiting London from Watford Junction, but struggled for tables during busy hours. Overall, a convenient choice close to the train station and Warner Bros studios.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were perfect for our family, nice and clean, spot on.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly, but service could be slow at times.
Location
9.0
The location was great for visiting London from Watford Junction, very close to the train station.
Dining
7.0
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offered facilities such as dry cleaning and laundry services.
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