HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LINCOLN CITY CENTRE BY IHG, Lincoln – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre offers double, twin, family, and wheelchair-accessible rooms. Each room includes a 32-inch flat-screen TV with Freeview, free Wi-Fi, and an en suite bathroom with a power shower. Family rooms feature a double bed and a pull-out sofa bed. Wheelchair-accessible rooms have wider doorways and adapted bathroom facilities. Ironing facilities, tea and coffee makers, and blackout blinds are standard.
Dining Options
The hotel serves an Express Start Breakfast buffet with hot baps, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, toast, and pastries. Grab & Go breakfast bags are available for early departures. The lounge bar offers traditional meals like fish and chips, nachos, three-cheese macaroni, burgers, and curries. A 24-hour snack menu includes pizza and light bites.
Leisure & Nearby Attractions
Lincoln Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece from the 11th century, is a short walk away. Lincoln Castle, built in 1068, houses an original Magna Carta. The cobbled streets of Steep Hill lead to independent boutiques and cafés. The Walk and Ride Steep Hill shuttle bus connects the High Street to the Cathedral Quarter. The University of Lincoln and Brayford Pool are within a 10-minute walk.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Lincoln Central Station, with direct trains to Sheffield and Nottingham. Humberside Airport is a 50-minute drive, and East Midlands Airport is 90 minutes away. Paid on-site parking costs £8.50 per day. The Hirebike scheme offers bike rentals for £2 per hour, capped at £5 per day.
Services & Accessibility
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. A business center includes a copier and meeting rooms for up to 40 people. Pets are allowed for £25 per night, and service animals stay free. Accessible features include public restrooms, elevators near disabled rooms, and visual alarms. The hotel follows the IHG Green Engage system for sustainability.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel was a bit on the small side for a family room, making it a bit challenging to move around, especially with the pull-out bed in use. However, the staff was pleasant and helpful. The location, although somewhat noisy due to traffic, was convenient for accessing local nightlife and historical features.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the rooms, with a large and comfortable bed, powerful shower, and ample workspace. However, the service during busy times could lead to delays in receiving certain menu items. The room layout felt a bit cramped with a double bed, an additional bed, and a travel cot.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were well-equipped with a distant view of the Bomber Command Memorial, but the noise from traffic and a loud late-night conversation below my window affected my sleep. The service was generally professional, but there were instances of impoliteness. The location was convenient for exploring the town and university but lacked in tidiness at times. The dining options were varied but could have been more organized. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.
The hotel is centrally located in Lincoln, making it perfect for a stay in the city. The service was superb, with accommodating and chatty staff. The dining was a bit disappointing with some cooked options not up to par. The rooms could have been cleaner and were a bit cramped when the sofa bed was made up.
The hotel's rooms are modern, clean, and of a good size. Although there was a continuous humming noise from the extractors, the breakfast was enjoyable and the location is convenient for exploring the city.
The hotel's location is convenient with easy access to Lincoln city center and key attractions. Despite some noise from the busy roundabout, it's ideal for exploring the city. The service was exceptional, with friendly staff who attended to needs promptly. Dining options were basic but acceptable, though the menu could use more variety. The rooms, while adequate, lacked a bath feature and faced the main road, doubling as a meeting point. The experience was somewhat marred by repeated menu choices and noise disruptions from the main road.
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