Holiday Inn Express London Limehouse, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express London Limehouse, an IHG Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to the Holiday Inn Express London Limehouse, an IHG Hotel, you immediately notice how it sits perfectly on The Highway — honestly, it’s one of those spots where you think “this actually makes sense.” The building has that clean, modern Holiday Inn Express look without trying too hard, and there’s something refreshing about a three-star hotel that knows exactly what it is. I mean, you’re not getting marble lobbies here, but the entrance feels welcoming and the staff genuinely seem happy to see you arrive.

Location That Actually Works

Here’s what I love about Limehouse — it’s proper London without the tourist chaos. You’re tucked away in Tower Hamlets, which sounds intimidating but is actually brilliant for couples (and the ratings back this up). The DLR station is close enough that you can reach Canary Wharf in minutes, and honestly, being near the Thames Path means evening walks that feel like a secret only locals know about. Plus, you know what? Parking is available right at the hotel, which anyone who’s driven in London will tell you is basically winning the lottery.

The Room Experience

The room setup is classic Holiday Inn Express — compact but cleverly designed so nothing feels cramped. The beds are actually comfortable (I’ve stayed in enough chain hotels to know the difference), and the bathrooms are small but functional with decent water pressure. What surprised me was how quiet it stays despite being on a main road — the windows do their job well. The Wi-Fi works properly throughout, which seems basic but you’d be amazed how many places get this wrong.

Breakfast Worth Getting Up For

Now, the breakfast situation here is where things get interesting. They’ve got the full spread — continental options, proper Full English, vegetarian choices, and it’s all buffet style so you can actually eat like a human being before starting your day. The Full English is surprisingly decent for a chain hotel, and I appreciate that they don’t skimp on the vegetarian options either. The breakfast area gets busy around 8 AM, but there’s usually space and the staff keep everything well-stocked.

Why Guests Love It

What really works about this place is that it delivers exactly what it promises without any pretense. Couples rate it highly because it’s genuinely peaceful in the evenings, you can walk along the river, and you’re still connected to everything that matters in London. The value is solid — you’re paying for a clean, comfortable base that doesn’t eat your entire travel budget. It’s the kind of place where you sleep well, eat a proper breakfast, and head out feeling like you’ve made a smart choice rather than a compromise.

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Holiday Inn Express London Limehouse, an IHG Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express London Limehouse, an IHG Hotel

• Aroua from Tunisia (8/10)

  Excellent service,staff and so cleaning really I like it and enjoyed

• Lewis from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Location was great, clean room, breakfast was nice.

• Ratheekah from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Breakfast was ok. Less variety. Would have been okay for £50-£70 per night stay.

• Alin from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Nice room, big enough

• Olubunmi from Nigeria (8/10)

  Pretty good breakfast

• Jake from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The staff and breakfast :

• Rachel from Nigeria (8/10)

  The hospitality and professionalism of the staff.

• Glenda from New Zealand (8/10)

  It was a million times better than the one we paid for which we still haven't had a refund.

• Jurgita from Lithuania (9/10)

  room was not big, but enough if you spend most of the time in the city. breakfast was good.

• Jacco from Netherlands (9/10)

  The hotel was very clean, the staff was very friendly and the location near the DLR station is perfect.

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