Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and bathrooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Preston's business district, within a 15-minute walk of Cuerden Valley Park and TeamSport Preston. It is 1.3 miles from Sir Tom Finney Stadium and 1.9 miles from Blackpool Wake Park.

What is the hotel's policy for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not provided.

Holiday Inn Express Preston South Hotel

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Preston South by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$72
February	US$85
March	US$82
April	US$90
May	US$92
June	US$95
July	US$99
August	US$94
September	US$99
October	US$98
November	US$89
December	US$85

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Preston South by IHG, guests regularly praise friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a location just off the M6, with the included breakfast often noted as varied and satisfying for a short stopover.

Some report traffic noise in certain rooms and periodic issues with air conditioning or the lift. Evening dining and bar choices are limited or inconsistent, so several travellers opted to eat elsewhere. Overall, expect a practical, pet-friendly stop with reliable basics.

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Facilities

Free parking, pet friendly and EV chargers on site make it handy for stopovers; a lift is available but has been creaky or out of order at times. Some guests also noted no vending machines late at night.

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10

Jeff

12 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only slight problem was lift not working but was soon fixed. Everything good.

10

Victoria

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location & Team, Fast ev charger, my preferred hotel when near Preston.

10

Shona

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient for the M6. Really good price and only £15 when you have dogs in your room. Breakfast included and plentiful. Would definitely stay again

10

Richard

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator was a little creaky and scary, took the stairs instead. Otherwise very nice.

8

John

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dog friendly

6

Atif

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lifts out of order Hair on food plates Receptionist not very friendly

10

John

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very convenient for Tesla open to all chargers on the holiday inn car park. Sagar Indian restaurant 5 mins drive is great. Comfortable stop for Liverpool and Manchester.

10

Stephen

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and new room, very convenient for M6 off J29, great hot breakfast included. Bit noisy with dogs barking from early in the morning (its a dog friendly hotel) but wouldnt put me off staying again. Excellent value at £68 for a double room inc breakfast.

10

Robert

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was easy and the beds comfortable, but most of all we loved that you could choose where you sit at breakfast (which was very nice) and everything was very relaxed!!! All the staff particularly the young lady on duty at breakfast-time was friendly, helpful and efficient and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! Also dog friendly - Which was why we chose Holiday Inn over Premier!

10

Richard

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night business trip, easy access to motorway. Free overnight parking when resident of hotel. Lovely large lobby, good buffet breakfast. Rooms are modern & in good condition. Super large bed, good bathroom with large very clean shower. Have stayed here previously & will stay again.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe clean rooms and public areas, with some noting spotless bathrooms. A minority reported stained carpets, musty odours, or occasional housekeeping lapses.

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10

jessica

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property. Very nice rooms, clean and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.

6

Joanne

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dirty, air con broken, damaged light shade, wallpaper peeling. Very limited vegan breakfast options.

10

Anthony

23 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room, shower clean in general whole bathroom immaculate, comfortable room, clean plenty of room, decor bright. Breakfast presentation and quality was excellent overall a very restful night. Could find no fault

10

michelle

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy with lovely staff. Room size was generous as was shower size. Cleanliness was of a high standard throughout room and hotel. Hairdryer in room and toiletries, plenty of towels. Tv and free internet. Ate in room due to having busy day and staff were happy to supply cutlery which was kind considering they have their own restaurant. Breakfast was amazing ! Choice and quality was above expectations in fact I have paid more for breakfast in places than what I actually paid for room and breakfast! Restaurant was clean and staff cleared tables and refreshed food quickly. Checking out was again easy and I was asked if I enjoyed my stay and if there were any problems. Would stay here again and happy to recommend. Room 203

8

William

23 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was poor quality, as the sofa bed was worn and did not look very clean. The carpet was stained in places. The bed was terrible, as the base sections were not fitted together and it was very uncomfortable. The quilt was showing at one corner where the cover was ripped and looked dirty. On a positive note all the staff were very helpful and made sure we had a good dinner and breakfast service.

8

patrick

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for a couple of nights recently, on arrival we were greeted by a very friendly staff member at reception, she gave us sound advice re onward travel, thank you. We were allocated room 17, big spacious with a shower, unfortunately there was a musty smell lingering, I thought it might have been dust etc from the a/c heating system but I came to the conclusion that the sofa and carpet could have done with a deep clean. It didn't put us off our stay, location was great, right off the m6 motorway

10

Tracey

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was spotless, all of the staff courteous, said Hello and Happy Christmas.

6

Charlotte

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival staff were very friendly and helpful Toilet in Bathroom was dirty there was a child’s toy and a dog biscuit under the single bed and tea stains on the wall near the bin On the whole the room was nt very well cleaned Breakfast was good

10

David

15 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, modern, good value for money and a good breakfast

6

Lisa

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet in the bedroom was very badly stained

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with large showers and modern touches. Issues mentioned include traffic or pet noise in some rooms, inconsistent air conditioning/heating, dated or worn furnishings, and occasional bed comfort problems.

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Yaron

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect Hotel right off the highway. We were driving from Stroud to Edinbrugh and wanted a place to stay north of Liverpool. The room was very big, super comfy bed and excellent location.

8

Deborah

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great nights sleep as usual. Plentiful and delicious breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Plenty of drinks in bedroom. Hot shower. On ground floor this time and very quiet. Air conditioner didn't work and felt temperature in room drop at night so we needed heat. Staff gave us a convection heater which did the trick. Will use again. Great service from all staff.

10

Philllip

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big room, clean warm and snuggly

8

Callum

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room backed onto main road roundabout so was noisey first thing in the morning, could do with better windows. Everything else exactly as expected, free breakfast was a nice touch. Good staff.

10

Simon

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable hotel, good room with good internet, food options are ok, plenty of drink choice, good buffet breakfast with plenty of choice. I use this hotel as its good for my business needs.

10

Maria

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Hotel was lovely. The staff were extremely nice and very helpful. My only complaint would be the Air Conditioning. It can be turned up, but not down past 18°. We now live in a world that is dominated by global warming. Rooms need to be mych cooler especially in heat that is in the late 20° - early 30°. Staff should be allowed to lower the temperature if necessary. There would be no need for fans.

8

Elizabeth

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good other than the fact that the bed was very narrow Shower wa brilliant Poor choice of eggs at breakfast -only scrambled! Very courteous & efficient staff Poor choice of food available in the evening

6

Duncan

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed at this hotel before and had better experiences. This time on arrival we were told that the restaurant wasn't running in the evening due to staffing issues (although a very limited pizza option of takeaway/delivery menus were offered). If you are a motorway hotel it is unacceptable to be springing this on customers as they arrive. The mattress on the bed in our room was also well past the end of its life - much lower in the middle than the sides which is uncomfortable if you are a couple. Bathroom was tired with a shower door than didn't close. And the lift is very much at the end of its days! Staff were lovely as always but we won't return. There are better options in this area.

10

Richard

13 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night business trip, easy access to motorway. Free overnight parking when resident of hotel. Lovely large lobby, good buffet breakfast. Rooms are modern & in good condition. Super large bed, good bathroom with large very clean shower. Have stayed here previously & will stay again.

6

Steve

8 Dec 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall ok BUT very noisy room (road noise)

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with staff often resolving issues quickly. Occasional complaints cite an unfriendly receptionist, invoicing errors, breakfast staffing, or handling of noisy groups.

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Deborah

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great nights sleep as usual. Plentiful and delicious breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Plenty of drinks in bedroom. Hot shower. On ground floor this time and very quiet. Air conditioner didn't work and felt temperature in room drop at night so we needed heat. Staff gave us a convection heater which did the trick. Will use again. Great service from all staff.

2

HUIMIN

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have very terrible experience, they couldn’t provide me the invoice while I check out and didn’t send by email either. I called them and asked again but I received nothing.

10

michelle

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was super easy with lovely staff. Room size was generous as was shower size. Cleanliness was of a high standard throughout room and hotel. Hairdryer in room and toiletries, plenty of towels. Tv and free internet. Ate in room due to having busy day and staff were happy to supply cutlery which was kind considering they have their own restaurant. Breakfast was amazing ! Choice and quality was above expectations in fact I have paid more for breakfast in places than what I actually paid for room and breakfast! Restaurant was clean and staff cleared tables and refreshed food quickly. Checking out was again easy and I was asked if I enjoyed my stay and if there were any problems. Would stay here again and happy to recommend. Room 203

10

Linda

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

All the staff are lovely and are extremely helpful in accommodating guest needs. Sharon, Leanne and Joanna were especially helpful and are a great team. The hotel is very clean and welcoming. The breakfast had brilliant choices and the food was lovely. The location was perfect for Chorley, Preston and Bamber Bridge. We will be coming back.

6

Duncan

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed at this hotel before and had better experiences. This time on arrival we were told that the restaurant wasn't running in the evening due to staffing issues (although a very limited pizza option of takeaway/delivery menus were offered). If you are a motorway hotel it is unacceptable to be springing this on customers as they arrive. The mattress on the bed in our room was also well past the end of its life - much lower in the middle than the sides which is uncomfortable if you are a couple. Bathroom was tired with a shower door than didn't close. And the lift is very much at the end of its days! Staff were lovely as always but we won't return. There are better options in this area.

10

merran

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very welcoming and helpful. They had a list of nearby dinner venues for us to use and quickly answered any questions we had.

10

Margaret

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel very modern and clean They had my requests for extra pillows and top sheets in place when we arrived. Will most certainly stay again. Breakfast was great. Only a little niggle for negative : Check on procedures - reception lady on checking in could have had a smile and welcoming approach to their guests rather than a robotic action on check in

2

Gordon

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was full of rowdy football teams which they knew about because one of the catering staff warned us. We are elderly and disabled and asked for a quiet room but could not sleep for noise until early hours and then again slamming doors at 6am! We came home after the first night having booked for two nights. Management were aware as they said the hotel was full with these teams and we have asked for a fully refund for Sunday night as we left noon Saturday.

10

Brian

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As my wife is allergic to mushrooms the evening staff went Through the menu to ensure she was safe. At breakfast the waiting staff provided her with her own serving utensils to avoid contamination and offered to cook a special batch oh hash browns as they were next to the mushrooms. Great work and customer service

10

MT

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff

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Location

Highly convenient just off the M6 for onward travel and nearby towns. Some guests experienced traffic noise or found junctions/signage a bit confusing.

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Yaron

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect Hotel right off the highway. We were driving from Stroud to Edinbrugh and wanted a place to stay north of Liverpool. The room was very big, super comfy bed and excellent location.

10

Evelyn

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and very easy for M6

8

Andy

8 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Standard business hotel just off M6.

8

Lindsay

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was relaxing and well maintained. Our rooms were noisy due to traffic but I think rooms in other areas may be quieter.

8

JOHN

7 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay at a convenient hotel. No frills but everything good. Was some road noise around the hotel ( near M6).

10

Euan

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s so easy off the Motorway M6 junction 29

8

Neil

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable hotel close to J30 M6, although a bit of a maze negotiating the M-way junction; plan ahead! Good rooms, firm matress, friendly, helpful staff and good Full English breakfast. Happily stay there again...

10

nicholas

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location just off the M6. Great staff, clean room, reasonable rates. Free breakfast. You can't go wrong.

8

Angela

28 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good facilities with friendly staff. The motorway noise was the only negative about this stay.

10

Euan

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It so easy to find and it’s right on the edge of the motorway

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Dining

Breakfast is often appreciated and included, though some disliked limited egg choices or inconsistent quality. Evening dining and bar options are limited and sometimes pricey or poorly stocked.

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10

Andrew

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All very good. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent

8

Patricia

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed for 1 night. Bed was comfortable. Had the breakfast and there was a good selection to pick from

8

Brian

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room … breakfast disappointing compared to last stay 6 months ago ( bacon cold, scrambled egg rubbery, coffee luke warm, pastries stale) .

6

Gary

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A one night stay to break up a long motorway journey and the hotel was good for this purpose being just off the M6. Rooms were a good size with a very good shower. Bathroom was spotless and bed reasonably comfortable. Points lost for the standard of food in the evening which was abysmal and borderline inedible. Bar was poorly stocked and ran out of all but one white wine.

4

Michael

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor selection of beers. Even worse selection of food in the evening.

8

Paul

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room very good. Spacious well equiped and clean. Breakfast very good for self service restaurant. Dinner menu not good enough. No problem with style but choices boring and limited. Would go elsewhere anither time. Should say despite negative review of menu the staff were excellent

8

Karen

6 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice stay. Not much choice of evening meals , and daily menu not available until 5.45pm, also meals were a bit pricey for what was on offer.

8

Elizabeth

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good other than the fact that the bed was very narrow Shower wa brilliant Poor choice of eggs at breakfast -only scrambled! Very courteous & efficient staff Poor choice of food available in the evening

10

Paul

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A really good hotel, service and room cleaning very good. Fantastic breakfast with good selection. Only downside was there was no childrens menu and evening meal choice was very limited. Bar selection of drinks was also very limited.

10

Shaun

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, good restaurant, early start breakfast

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1 $66	2 $95	3 $143	4 $110	5 $83	6 $73	7 $136
8 $65	9 $105	10 $134	11 $111	12 $79	13 $67	14
15 $66	16 $110	17 $132	18 $125	19 $89	20 $68	21 $115
22 $66	23 $110	24 $125	25 $107	26 $75	27 $66	28 $115
29 $66	30 $99

Holiday Inn Express Preston South by IHG

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