3 Star Hotel

Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford By IHG

University Way, Dartford, United Kingdom View Map

$117 nightly

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Just a minute's drive from the M25, Holiday Inn Express London Dartford is located at the foot of the eye-catching Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. The Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centers are both nearby, at 6.4 miles and 5.4 miles respectively. The hotel is also well placed for business travelers, with Crossways Business Park just a 3-minute walk away and Ebbsfleet International and the Thames Gateway business hall within a 15-minute drive. The Orchard Theater is a 10-minute drive away, and Dartford town center can be reached in 30 minutes on foot. London City Airport is approximately 8 miles away. On-site parking is available for hotel guests at an additional charge of £6 per day Each of our guest rooms features an private bathroom with a hairdryer, power shower and free toiletries. Our rooms come equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, ironing facilities and comfortable beds. USB ports and power sockets are next to the bed and some rooms offer panoramic views of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. At our hotel a free breakfast buffet is served daily, featuring hot and continental items such as pastries, bacon baps and fresh fruit. In the evening, enjoy an evening meal and choose from pizzas, nibbles or café classics. Grab a drink from the bar and choose from a craft beer, premium spirit or soft drink to enjoy in the lounge. Three on-site meeting rooms are available at this hotel that come equipped with audio/visual equipment, office supplies and free tea/coffee. A lunch can be provided for an additional cost. Also, snacks and drinks are available from the vending area.

1,962 Reviews

7.9Good
Cleanliness
8.3
Staff
8.8
Location
8.3

What Guests Say

  • “Great location, very good breakfast.”
  • “The staff were very friendly.”
  • “I will be staying there again.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast1/4

Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

183 sqft • 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
1 Double Standard with Free Hot Breakfast1/4

1 Double Standard with Free Hot Breakfast

270 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast1/4

1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

270 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible room
  • Accessible toilet
  • Accessible vanities
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast1/3

Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

270 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible1/4

Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

216 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible room
  • Accessible toilet
Room allocated on Arrival with Free Hot Breakfast1/4

Room allocated on Arrival with Free Hot Breakfast

183 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting

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    What Guests Loved

    7.9
    Good

    Based on 1,962 reviews

    Location

    8.3

    Cleanliness

    8.3

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    8

    Pros +

    • The breakfast was OK but a lot of items had to be refilled and so there was a wait because guests overloading their plates.
    • Location. Had issue with air con in room, it was rectified and we were moved immediately
    • Overall enjoyed our stay

    Cons -

    • The condition of the room needed refurbishment. The entrance was full of rubbish and people smoking then putting their remains on the floor didn't make a good first impression.
    • Paying for parking, considering we were guests .Also, in the second room, the lights were flickering so you couldn't have just the small beside the bed lights on.
    • Room, bathroom shower, staff, food etc
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    5LesleyPosted on: 2-18-2026

    The breakfast was OK but a lot of items had to be refilled and so there was a wait because guests overloading their plates.

    The condition of the room needed refurbishment. The entrance was full of rubbish and people smoking then putting their remains on the floor didn't make a good first impression.

    9WebbPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Location. Had issue with air con in room, it was rectified and we were moved immediately

    Paying for parking, considering we were guests .Also, in the second room, the lights were flickering so you couldn't have just the small beside the bed lights on.

    7SianPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Overall enjoyed our stay

    Room, bathroom shower, staff, food etc

    8JuliaPosted on: 2-13-2026

    The room was good value for money, clean, the shower was large and well maintained. The staff were mostly very friendly and helpful.

    The parking charges. This is not a location that needs to prevent unwanted parking so it felt like it was just to make additional money.

    10EunicePosted on: 2-10-2026

    The staffs and the foods.

    Pieces of cigarettes at the entrance, needs to be swept daily to keep the entrance to the reception clean and tidy.

    10LindaPosted on: 2-9-2026

    Plenty of parking. Well laid out dining area. Good well appointed bedroom.

    4RachelPosted on: 2-8-2026

    Breakfast is always fine

    Having stay d here on several occasions it has always been good until last week when the member of staff on check in was less than helpful I was charged twice for my stay which one charge was eventually paid back to me and the cleanliness of the bathroom was lawful even after mentioning it it was not rectified or was I moved. Today I overheard the two colleagues on reception speaking about me as soon as I left the check in desk which I was both shocked about and annoyed being that I stay every week

    9GavinPosted on: 2-8-2026

    Check in girl Jodie was a ray of sunshine after a long day who helped even with sorting the parking top marks

    Bed was hard but hey ho each to there own

    6Jay-deePosted on: 2-4-2026

    Staff and location

    The rooms are cold . I met many other customers all saying the same thing that the heating doesn’t work . They also bring you heaters if you call them so they k ow they don’t work .

    8SarahPosted on: 2-3-2026

    Plenty of parking, good size room and clean. Breakfast was good. Really nice staff

    Pillows were too hard for me even though they have a softer option

    8LauraPosted on: 2-2-2026

    It’s spacious and clean it’s also modern.The shower was amazing and I liked the size of room we were given was also fantastic.Whilst there I’d like to point out that you have an amazing staff member that couldn’t do enough for us her name was Kieran she’s a credit to travel lodge.

    Although the breakfast spread is amazing I don’t like how they cramp you all up in one space when there was plenty of tables around that they could seat you.I also don’t like how there was a lot of staff that stood in front of the breakfast tables watching you. Me and my husband felt uncomfortable by this as it wasn’t necessary.

    9GillianPosted on: 1-27-2026

    Your 2 reception staff Susan and Karen were so amazing and friendly- we had a great chat with them and when we came back still on duty - asked how our night was - so nice

    Breakfast a bit hotter

    6AdamPosted on: 1-27-2026

    Comfortable beds and good shower pressure. Nice room lighting. Breakfast was pretty good for a chain hotel. Staff were friendly and the phone for the local cab company was useful. Evening food was pretty good too

    Quite tired inside and the shower was pretty worn in places, but still clean

    10ManvillePosted on: 1-26-2026

    Lovely staff, comfortable 3 nights stay, great unlimited breakfast, good value for money can't find any faults at all!!

    10VictoriaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Clean . Friendly staff . Good breakfast

    Mattress to firm for us but they brought another mattress topper which solve the problem

    7MrPosted on: 1-18-2026

    Very friendly staff on reception. Comfortable bed and tasty breakfast

    Noise from the motorway

    9MaddisonPosted on: 1-18-2026

    Reception staff great. We were a late arrival, had specific room requirements tgat had not come through from booking.com and they still accommodated.

    9JonesPosted on: 1-17-2026

    The accessibility room and the staff responsiveness

    Only scrambled egg options

    7GaynorPosted on: 1-16-2026

    The staff were friendly and helpful with parking permit. Lovely to be able to get a drink from the bar and relax in the room with it after a long journey.

    The room was noisy from surrounding guests. Some items, like tea spoons, were not available and needed to be requested. These were quickly replaced once brought to staff’s attention.

    8ElainePosted on: 1-16-2026

    A spacious, clean, bedroom with plenty of toiletries and fluffy towels. The bar/dining area was pleasant and the included breakfast plentiful and tasty.

    Unfortunately due to the hotel being so close to the Dartford Tunnel, the traffic was horrendous when I arrived. I would advise any visitors to avoid the rush hour!

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Free Breakfast
    • Restaurant
    • On-site accessible restaurants/lounges

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Hygiene certification
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly
    • Kid Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process. Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin. Please note that cash payments are not allowed. Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability. 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.

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    University Way, Dartford

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