Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Lincoln with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • 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
    ‪1 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 (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 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
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

About the neighborhood

Lincoln

Within a short walk of University of Lincoln, Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG is within a mile (2 km) of LNER Stadium. This 118-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Lincoln - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • LNER Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lincoln Christmas Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lincoln Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG

Hotel in Lincoln with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a vending machine. Self parking is offered for GBP 10 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. This smoke-free hotel also has a water dispenser.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in pillow menus. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Lincoln based on their ratings, and it's a short 17-minute walk from LNER Stadium and also 18 minutes on foot from Lincoln Museum. You'll also find Lincoln Castle and Lincoln Christmas Market within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per night. Electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG feature a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillow menu and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG serves free buffet breakfast at Great Room each morning.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG for a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay.

Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG is Hull (HUY-Humberside), which is about 26 mi away. Another top airport is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), which is around 26.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Sian

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

Great stay

Great location and comfy stay. Breakfast was excellent and would certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, SHEFFIELD

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the place was amazing, only thing wasn’t happy about was tv reception was terrible basically only one channel watchable, apart from that I was very happy with everything else, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Straightforward Stay

All good, car park had spaces / was roomy, friendly staff clean and comfortable. Got put in room with faulty toilet, quickly moved to room with no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Breakfast good , would visit again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

JANE

Traveled with partner
For some random reason given a disabled room - not great when spent £150+ for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized room good location for walks. Great friendly staff. Minor issue with noisy plumbing in our room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

stefano

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

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

No fuss

Very efficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you needed for a short stay and nice breakfast. Bed a bit too hard for my preference so dudnt have good nights sleep unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Good facilities friendly staff good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent good quality breakfast and restaurant meals. Ok choice of food, basic foods like jacket potatoe at reasonable prices would be appreciated for lunch time. Good location for getting to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinod

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional and helpful staff. Very convenient for the Lincoln university.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and practical hotel to stay for my business requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a busy road, but once inside it was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

Perfect for exploring Lincoln

Spare bed was made up which is always good. Breakfast was nice and location was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025