Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lincoln

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Front of property - evening/night
Property amenity
Reception
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Brayford Enterprise Park Ruston Way, Lincoln, England, LN6 7DB
  • Place, University of Lincoln
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Lincoln

Heart of Lincoln.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of Lincoln and 2 miles (3 km) of LNER Stadium with a stay here. Lincoln Museum and Usher Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Lincoln - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • LNER Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lincoln Christmas Market - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lincoln Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Lincoln Station - 12 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ritz - JD Wetherspoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Electric Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Square Sail (Wetherspoon) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Lincoln
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG also features a vending machine, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Lincoln hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 118 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG offers 118 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lincoln hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in hallways (35 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

SIMON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

Emily W sorted out an issue with our room door with a professional and reassuring manner. A great employee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom design was clever with the door, three mirrors, deep bowl, and night-light.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The accessible room was absolutely fine. Lots of handles in the bathroom, a shower area with no step, and a low bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My partner and I enjoyed our visit very much ,couldn’t fault the hotel in any way , breakfast was lovely, we Will definitely book again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family
Enjoyed our stay. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce, Glasgow

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, Restarant food inedible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice sratush
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Had to use 2 hands to drive a knife through the crust of a steak pie but did receive my money back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good breakfast to start the day. Staff were very friendly. A 10 minute walk to the centre of Lincoln.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice simple, clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

nichol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good, got me a room sorted out quickly when I arrived
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Evening meal menu terrible selection so disappointed. Hotel staff great as was room. Should of booked the other Holiday Inn in Lincoln
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable, convenient, and easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The ideal place

Have stayed at the same Holiday Inn Express several times and have always found it to be clean with friendly,helpful and professional staff.The breakfast is great and the location is ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay and good places to go out and around the city very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Lacked an evening restaurant. Apart from this… no other negatives Special mention ……. Lovely staff😀
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025