Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free parking is available on-site for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary Express Start breakfast is provided, featuring continental options and hot items such as scrambled eggs, sausages, and beans. Breakfast is served daily.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, the hotel allows pets in specific rooms with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel provides step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and accessible public areas. Elevators are available for guest convenience.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is conveniently located near key attractions, including Stafford Castle (3.7 miles), Cannock Chase AONB (8.7 miles), and theme parks like Alton Towers (25 miles) and Drayton Manor (28 miles).

Holiday Inn Express Stafford Accommodation

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$80
February	US$85
March	US$89
April	US$99
May	US$97
June	US$100
July	US$104
August	US$92
September	US$103
October	US$100
November	US$87
December	US$69

What guests think

Across reviews, Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG is praised for genuinely friendly, accommodating staff and a convenient location just off the M6, making it a popular, value-focused stopover for motorists, families, and guests traveling with dogs.

Rooms are basic and sometimes dated; recurring comments note very warm rooms with no air conditioning, occasional noise near the motorway when windows are open, smaller double beds, and cramped family layouts. Most guests find rooms and public areas clean, though a minority report maintenance or cleanliness issues such as worn furniture, dusty fittings, or mould in bathrooms. Breakfast is widely appreciated for convenience and range, but quality can vary with feedback about dry bacon, cold items, or limited egg choices alongside many positive mentions. Overall, expect a straightforward, budget-friendly stopover.

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Facilities

Free on-site parking and dog-friendly touches are frequently praised. Some stays mention no air conditioning, occasional lift outages and refurbishment-related closures affecting bar or dining areas, plus limited bar service.

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Julie

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You have small areas around Hotel to walk dog. Was on top floor with puppy and needed quick exit if he needed to go to the toilet during night so was not good. Was on same level as M6 so was noisy for me. The person who booked me in seemed offish and hurried me. Food in pub next to Hotel, okay, small portion but dogs are allowed.

8

Roberta

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had booked an accessible room and we were contacted a week before arrival to advise the lift wasn’t working and as the accessible rooms were on the first floor did we want to rebook somewhere else and be fully refunded or be moved to a ground floor room but there is a step into shower? I asked if the ground floor rooms were quiet and I was advised she could provide one at end of corridor away from reception and eating areas. I asked if the shower in the room had a grab rail and the lady went and checked for me and as it did I said I would accept the room change. Everything was clean tidy and quiet but the bed was very small and too soft mattress for us. Also though the breakfast area was well organised I found the idea of having the Jam and marmalade in pots to spoon onto your plate not very nice as the pots had got very sticky so my hands got very sticky on using them. The rest of breakfast was good. We had booked for 2 nights and whilst I appreciated the offer of a full refund of the inability of providing the accessible room I knew it would be very difficult to find replacements at that notice , area and price. We managed but it was not as expected. Also on the second night the disabled bats by reception seemed to be occupied by some cars not displaying disabled badges. I would suggest that at least another 3 bays added on the other side of entrance would be helpful to give those who needed one a better chance of getting one. Staff were all nice and welcoming.

10

Tom

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient for a stopover. Staff very friendly and helpful looking after our dogs with sausages and water at breakfast!

10

Jan

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No air conditioning , so hot in room . The fan was good but noisy

10

JOHN

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very Dog friendly, which relieved the stress of travelling with a pet.

10

Alistair

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in and out was easy. The staff were helpful. Parking was convenient. The room was clean.

8

Calum

20 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great, its just looking a bit tired... But its right next to motorway (far enough away to be quiet though)... S cannot complain, theres a Pub opposite and a McDonalds for Breakfast...

4

Gerald

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was some sort of motor running most of the night. I struggled to get to sleep and was woken again before 4am. No staff in the bar No bitter in the bar Definately would not stay here again

10

Brian

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and great location to the M6. Very helpfull staff and even with the temporary breakfast set up I will return when passing the area.

8

Geoffrey

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although undergoing refurbishment and the bar and dining areas were closed off there was still a full cooked breakfast on offer. The room was a good size with all the amenities you would expect and it was spotlessly clean and comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms and public areas as clean or spotless. A smaller number note issues including dirty or worn fixtures, dust, mould, or maintenance lapses.

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Colin

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at hotel were excellent friendly and helpful can not compliment them enough l. Room was a different matter looked tired bathroom floor was very slippery as i found to my cost. No shower gel. When left in morning nobody on desk to report fall and no shower gel

10

Julie

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious

10

george

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room / tidy hotel

8

Mike

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and warm which was very welcoming

10

Neil

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was warm but not excessively so - sleeping with window open means a lot of traffic noise, but that is to be expected given it is so close to the M6. Absolutely silent when the window is closed! Room was spotless, public areas were all clean, staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great!!

8

Paul

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice hotel. Staff at check in were excellent. Room was clean and tidy sand the ensuite was cleverly set out and everything was easy to use. Room was quite hot so we needed to keep the window open, being close to the motorway it was a bit nois. All in all I would recommend this hotel, pricing was excellent and included breakfast.

10

Jennifer

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Rooms clean and tidy. Staff make you feel welcome.

4

Stefan

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely dirty shower cubicle ,worn and dirty furniture. Breakfast was not bad but cool. Staff very friendly and apologetic

6

Andrew

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room interior dated, not very clean. Light fittings and headboards dusty. Bathroom floor not very clean.

2

Adam

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is quite run down. The room had so many dirty marks up the walls it looked like a football team had done a full years worth of training sessions in there. The tv remote was absolutely vile. Sheets looked dirty and the bathroom had mould growing in various places and cracked tiles. Ventilation fan didn’t work. Black mould also growing around the window. Carpet had some dodgy looking stains. Felt dirty staying in there. The staff though were friendly and the breakfast was good. Overall run down room and massively overpriced for what it is. Put me off ever staying at one of these companies hotels ever again and would advise no one to stay there.

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Rooms

Rooms are functional with comfortable beds for many, but several note very warm conditions due to no air conditioning, some motorway or internal noise, dated decor, smaller doubles, and cramped family setups.

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Mr

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t over enjoy my sleep, horrible buzzing noise from a fan all night and the green light in the bedroom was annoying, ended up chucking a towel over it

10

Jan

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No air conditioning , so hot in room . The fan was good but noisy

10

Julie

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and spacious

8

Karl

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

bed a bi lumpy but overall value for money very good

8

Janet

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Travelling to Holyhead and stopped off for the night here. Conveniently right on M6. Room needed a bit updating. Staff very friendly. Great free breakfast. Lots of options.

10

Neil

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was warm but not excessively so - sleeping with window open means a lot of traffic noise, but that is to be expected given it is so close to the M6. Absolutely silent when the window is closed! Room was spotless, public areas were all clean, staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great!!

8

Paul

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very nice hotel. Staff at check in were excellent. Room was clean and tidy sand the ensuite was cleverly set out and everything was easy to use. Room was quite hot so we needed to keep the window open, being close to the motorway it was a bit nois. All in all I would recommend this hotel, pricing was excellent and included breakfast.

6

Victoria

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mostly clean - sofa bed was small and uncomfortable for kids and room was cramped for family. Breakfast ok except no fried or poached eggs.

4

Charlotte

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Massively overpriced for what you get. Barely spoken to on arrival in reception and none of the usual information you get like what time breakfast is or where. Nothing on check out either to ask how the stay was. The room was old and dated and smelt like someone had been smoking in there previously. The team at breakfast however were much friendly and helpful.

6

Steven

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok for a night. Beds not comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with staff repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and helpful, and check-in smooth. A few guests experienced indifferent reception or miscommunication.

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Joanne

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming check in, and very willing to help make us even more comfortable with our stay. They are a dig friendly Hotel, and although we don’t dislike dogs, we asked to be moved in case we were woken by barking pets, and there was no problem at all. The rooms are clean and comfortable and we had a great nights sleep

4

Julie

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You have small areas around Hotel to walk dog. Was on top floor with puppy and needed quick exit if he needed to go to the toilet during night so was not good. Was on same level as M6 so was noisy for me. The person who booked me in seemed offish and hurried me. Food in pub next to Hotel, okay, small portion but dogs are allowed.

10

Kwok Lun

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is clean, and quite large. Staff is friendly and helpful.

10

Maureen

14 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The receptionist was extremely friendly and helpful

10

Patrick

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and tidy. Breakfast was good.

10

Diana

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second time around staying. Useful to break up trip. Lots of parking. Clean comfy beds. Good value. Excellent breakfast. Staff exceptionally friendly

10

Christine

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcome staff.Clean room and a good breakfast.

10

Stuart

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Variety of breakfast food was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Bed was very comfortable. Room clean. Would definitely stay here again if ever in the area again.

4

Charlotte

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Massively overpriced for what you get. Barely spoken to on arrival in reception and none of the usual information you get like what time breakfast is or where. Nothing on check out either to ask how the stay was. The room was old and dated and smelt like someone had been smoking in there previously. The team at breakfast however were much friendly and helpful.

10

Wendy

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely friendly staff , great breakfast and snacks available all day

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Location

Highly convenient just off the M6 and easy to find, ideal for breaking journeys and accessing Stafford or nearby attractions. Some traffic noise is noted when windows are opened.

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Robert

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located 2 minutes from M6 junction 13. Large room, comfortable bed, good breakfast

10

Dawn

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and convenient for my onward journey the next day.

10

Aaron

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy stop on M6

10

Martyn

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location just minutes from the M6. Booked it only a few days before to save me a night drive back home to the coast.

10

Jo

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff on arrival were really welcoming, very friendly and helpful. Hotel is ideal for breaking up travel as right next to motorway. Very handy.

10

Joan

10 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here a few times, very convenient to break our journey to Blackpool from the South near the M6 motorway, staff very friendly, would recommend.

10

Matthew

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed recently for 2 nights as a family of 4 (2 adults, 1 child and 1 baby). The room was small but comfortable and had all the amenities we required. The breakfast was delicious with a great range of food choices. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Hotel location was good and easy to find. Plenty of parking spaces outside.

10

Dave

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient for Stafford being right next to M6

10

John

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, good location for business meeting. Free parking and inclusive of Breakfast.

10

Nik

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely, efficient staff. Dead easy to find and very convenient.

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Dining

Buffet breakfast is commonly praised for being included and offering a good range. Quality is inconsistent, with comments about dry or cold items and limited egg options alongside many positive experiences.

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Ruth

26 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast is fine for a free extra. There are limited healthy items but fruit, yogurt and some slightly better cereal was available. Generally it is not great quality but its fine and reasonable given it is included.

10

Tracey

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay sraff very helpful and the breakfast was great.

8

Janet

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Travelling to Holyhead and stopped off for the night here. Conveniently right on M6. Room needed a bit updating. Staff very friendly. Great free breakfast. Lots of options.

8

Tereza

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast wasn’t as good as it used to be, the meat choices were very dry and lacking taste, definitely nothing like it used to be

10

Neil

4 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was warm but not excessively so - sleeping with window open means a lot of traffic noise, but that is to be expected given it is so close to the M6. Absolutely silent when the window is closed! Room was spotless, public areas were all clean, staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great!!

10

Robert

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Nice room, staff friendly and fabulous breakfast.

10

Stuart

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Variety of breakfast food was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Bed was very comfortable. Room clean. Would definitely stay here again if ever in the area again.

6

Victoria

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Mostly clean - sofa bed was small and uncomfortable for kids and room was cramped for family. Breakfast ok except no fried or poached eggs.

4

Sandra

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room had no air conditioning and was far too hot. Breakfast was poor. Cooked breakfast had no choice of eggs( only scrambled) no mushrooms. It was cold before I got it to the table.

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Geoffrey

13 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although undergoing refurbishment and the bar and dining areas were closed off there was still a full cooked breakfast on offer. The room was a good size with all the amenities you would expect and it was spotlessly clean and comfortable.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $61	2 $96	3 $177	4 $137	5 $84	6 $94	7 $115
8 $63	9 $80	10 $157	11 $128	12 $75	13 $75	14 $90
15 $67	16 $87	17 $162	18 $128	19 $75	20 $83	21 $119
22 $67	23 $108	24 $178	25 $138	26 $86	27 $79	28 $104
29 $68	30 $91

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