Located just off junction 13 of the M6, the Holiday Inn Express Stafford offers affordable accommodation with free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi throughout. Stafford Castle is just 5 km from the hotel while Stafford town centre and Stafford Train Station are 4 miles away. Cannock Chase and Ingestre Park golf clubs are just a 10-minute drive away, whilst Alton Towers can be reached in 40 minutes. Shugborough Hall Estates and Drayton Manor are also within easy reach. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 43 km from the property. The Holiday Inn Express Stafford has a 24-hour front desk and bedrooms include a 32-inch TV with Freeview, tea/coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer. The en-suite bathrooms feature a power shower and free toiletries. The hotel has a lounge bar with a selection of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks available. Speciality teas and coffees are also served. The Great Room offers a snack menu serving curries, nibbles and pasta. Pizzas can be ordered around the clock. In the morning, enjoy a free buffet breakfast including hot and continental options such as fresh fruit, pastries and bacon baps The hotel has 3 meeting rooms offering audio/visual equipment, free tea/coffee and a lunch at an additional cost.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 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 (9.0)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private 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
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Glenys
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent for an overnight stay although we wished we could have breakfast again! Nothing not to like and the breakfast was very well done and the staff worked hard to keep it all going despite a rush of clients. Excellent choice with some little...
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just off the M6 so very convenient.Staff were friendly and welcoming.Good breakfast.We were travelling with our dog and could have breakfast in the Lounge area.
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stayed several times and always the best staff! Breakfast is great value. Facilities are always clean and spotless. Housekeeping provide a great service.
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Close to the motorway. Bright and clean. Comfy bed and good sized room. Good range of breakfast items.
Nicola
Netherlands Netherlands
Great value for money, comfortable beds, clean and great for a on-the-road overnight stop. Dog friendly. Decent breakfast.
Maureen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We have stayed many times and I commented that the orange juice & apple juice were so watered down that they are just not very nice. I like orange juice at breakfast time and would very much appreciate decent juice. I would then be scoring you...
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The front desk staff member who checked us in (Sharma?) was excellent.
Ioanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly and welcoming staff, nice location with great pub 2 minutes away and very good breakfast. Cleanliness in the bedroom was a small issue but overall okay.
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean and great breakfast apart from the watery orange juice
Catriona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was very handy, so close to the M6. Very clean and a good comfortable room. Good breakfast with lots of choice.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Great Room Lounge
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
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

0 - 3 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 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that a valid credit card corresponding to the name on the booking is required at check-in and verified by PIN.

When booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require an extra bed, you must notify the property via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay, applies. Please inform the property in advance of your stay if you plan to bring a pet.

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.