Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Reception
Point of interest

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
$66
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Explore the area

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Walking Field Lane, Poole, England, BH15 1RZ
  • Place, Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Quay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walkin Shower, Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 123 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG

3-star Poole hotel close to Poole Harbour
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, self parking, and a business center are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG offers 85 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Great Room - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Poole by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast good , fresh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Miles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean smart hotel in a good location, easy access to shops and the town centre.. good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Miles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All excellent

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First rate business model. We just wanted a bed for the night at a good price. No need for shower caps, swing kits etc. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean and warm, but I was disappointed at the response to my gluten free requirements e.g I waited a long time for two slices of gf toast and was only told after I finished eating that I could have had a gluten free sausage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about this hotel was great. Location perfect for theatre and town. Staff couldn’t do enough for us, room was clean and well appointed. Breakfast was superb - great variety to suit all tastes and constantly being replenished.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, welcoming staff. Very helpful. Clean rooms, great breakfast! Good choice of menu items...even for fussy me! Kerry had food in the evening -which she said was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean comfy bed and the food selection for breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problems, comfy bed, good shower and decent breakfast. Just as it should be.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes, fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was hot and a wide choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean room, very helpful staff. Our room needed more light for reading during the evening. Also we were not warned about parking fees.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Weekend away

Enjoyed breakfast very good variety staff were very polite and friendly and helpful .The room was very clean and comfortable we enjoyed our stay very much weather was great and the area is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rickii

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Cancelling nights and reselling

Appealing service..reselling rooms when overbooked..cancelling nights as part of a group booking then denying it, then other team explaining what happened! Not acceptable at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

russell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr Martyn A

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service

Greed and lies

Service poor, lack of communication and lies
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025