Is parking available at the hotel?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 5 per day. Limited parking spaces are provided, and a reservation is not required.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is included for guests. Breakfast is served for up to 2 adults sharing a guestroom, with additional guests incurring breakfast fees.

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

Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Middlesbrough, just steps from the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and a 3-minute walk from Teesside University. It is approximately 12.2 miles from North York Moors National Park and 0.7 miles from Cineworld Cinemas.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free if they are under the age of 18 when sharing a room with an adult.

Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$95
February	US$99
March	US$110
April	US$96
May	US$95
June	US$103
July	US$97
August	US$93
September	US$120
October	US$122
November	US$112
December	US$94

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square by IHG, travellers frequently praise the friendly, helpful staff and central, walkable location, while noting recurring niggles around parking access, occasional street noise, and sporadic housekeeping or maintenance lapses.

Breakfast is generally well liked and good value, though some guests found the selection repetitive and vegetarian options limited. Rooms are widely described as clean and comfortable, but a minority reported issues such as uncomfortable beds or sofa beds, cold temperatures on arrival, patchy in-room Wi-Fi or TV, and the rambling layout that can require long walks and two lifts. Overall, expect a practical, good-value city base if you confirm parking details and request a quieter room.

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Facilities

Parking is via the adjacent shopping centre multi-storey (reported as convenient and reasonably priced), but several guests struggled to find the entrance, noted limited drop-off space, and height restrictions for larger vehicles. Bar facilities exist, though comfort and cleanliness of the area felt mixed.

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Paul

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here on numerous occasions. Very handy for shopping with great location. Lots of good pubs and Restaurants close by. Easy parking with an entry into hotel from shopping centre car park.

10

W David

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for Infant Hercules Pub. Convenient parking on roof. Good breakfast included.

6

Toro.

11 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After calling the hotel to confirm I could park my van in the car park I was told it would be possible. I told the receptionist it was a large van (transit) prior, and made it clear it was not a transit custom. Again told that the van would fit. If I had known prior It would not fit Iwould not have booked this hotel. When arriving trying to actually find the car park first was a nightmare as it is not clearly sign posted. Then to get to the car park and find my van would not fit under the barrier was extremely frustrating. After speaking to the receptionist inside he then stated I could park it in the euro car park across the road which was open air and had cctv. Parked the van in the euro carpark, paying for the van option again was a nightmare. Will not be returning.

8

Trevor

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff not always friendly and smiling but was only one to be fair. Room clean and tidy and breakfast good. Hotel parking reasonable at £6 for 24 hours

6

P

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Adequate. Strange entry procedure from car park. Public area seating not very comfortable. I was told it was due for refurbishment. Restaurant not as interesting as goinf out! Room had the thinnest toilet paper imaginable!

10

Matthew

16 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very good hotel, with a great location. Staff are very friendly and efficient. Nice to see a hotel bar selling a nice range of draft lagers.

8

Rodney

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So difficult to park car when checking in - just a few spots in front of establishment

6

Naomi

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and check out we’re the best parts of our brief stay. Took us an age to find our room as it was in the far reaches of the hidden part of the hotel! Bar area was not a place where I felt comfortable enjoying a drink, areas weren’t cleaned - it had obviously been a busy shift for many of the staff. The room was basic, but clean.

6

Alan

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is an issue

10

Dean

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good cheap parking. Room comfortable and clean.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are often reported as clean or spotless, but there are recurring complaints about stained or unclean linens, dirty hallways, and public areas not tidied promptly.

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Gizelda

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

All were great, except hallways, which were really dirty.

8

Kelly

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable but there were a few stains on the curtains and the bathroom door. We enjoyed a really good breakfast and would definitely stay here again.

8

Trevor

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff not always friendly and smiling but was only one to be fair. Room clean and tidy and breakfast good. Hotel parking reasonable at £6 for 24 hours

2

Ben

20 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hard bed, marks on sheets and air con did not work. Phone in room had blood on it. Wasn’t a nice stay.

10

Nyaradzai

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room

6

Naomi

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and check out we’re the best parts of our brief stay. Took us an age to find our room as it was in the far reaches of the hidden part of the hotel! Bar area was not a place where I felt comfortable enjoying a drink, areas weren’t cleaned - it had obviously been a busy shift for many of the staff. The room was basic, but clean.

10

Merle

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were welcoming, friendly and more than helpful. Much appreciated especially I was visiting on my own. Room was spotless and well equipped.

10

Dean

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good cheap parking. Room comfortable and clean.

2

SANDEEP

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The reception staff was very rude The bed sheet and towel were in terrible conditions. Not even cleaned The breakfast was so bad and same option being served daily No vegetarian options. Overall experience was terrible

6

simon

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My main issues with the property were surrounding the bed. It was a quick stay stopover for us on our way home. On 1st inspection the room was fine so we went out fir food and drinks and got back in around 10.45. The bed itself was so soft we couldnt actually sleep in it, my back was agony after a couple of hours. On waking up i also found a blood stain at the bottom of the sheet that definitely wasnt mine. We actually packed up at 4am and checked out by 4.30 so paid for 1 nights stay that we used for about 5 hours.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious and modern, but noise from streets or service areas affects certain rooms, and the layout can mean long walks or two lifts to reach them. Occasional issues include uncomfortable beds or sofa beds, poor in-room Wi-Fi, cold temperature on arrival, small rooms for three, and intermittent TV problems.

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Yvonne

16 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel - but the rooms are very very very cold when you arrive. Takes quiet a while before it is a little bit warm.

8

Lester

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

All good except the WiFi in my room was not good at all I had to go in the corridor to connect and then lucky to get a signal once back in my room.

8

Jonathan

11 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel has a rather rambling layout. Room was large, clean and appeared very new. Bathroom was very good - modern and clean. Room needed USB charging ports, better desk light, and a safe large enough to hold a laptop.

6

Helen

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The most uncomfortable sofa bed I’ve had the misfortune of sleeping on. The back of it also looked like it had some stains on it. On the plus side, really nice breakfast.

10

lynne

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room 386 is classed accessible but it is furthest from reception and the lift. Not suitable for those with walking difficulties due to the ridiculous distance from the lift.

8

Muhammad

21 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tv was not working kept cutting off due to arial i think

6

Charmaine

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very small for 3 Adults.

6

Tina

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This could have been so much better if the windows in room 118 were double glazed better. From the time we got there until early hours of the morning all we could hear was thud this of awful music . Spoilt what could have been a lovely stay as room was good and comfortable, food good and staff friendly.

8

David

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Polite staff, v clean and modern rooms that were well equipped for the price. My room was so far from reception - needed to take two separate lifts to get there! Backed onto the sloping entrance to a car park and was very noisy early in the morning with an awful view! So for this reason wouldn’t stay there again.

6

simon

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My main issues with the property were surrounding the bed. It was a quick stay stopover for us on our way home. On 1st inspection the room was fine so we went out fir food and drinks and got back in around 10.45. The bed itself was so soft we couldnt actually sleep in it, my back was agony after a couple of hours. On waking up i also found a blood stain at the bottom of the sheet that definitely wasnt mine. We actually packed up at 4am and checked out by 4.30 so paid for 1 nights stay that we used for about 5 hours.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful and efficient, with staff accommodating busy periods and special requests. A few guests reported curt reception interactions, an early knock from housekeeping, or delays receiving emailed receipts.

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Raymond

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are the best I have ever encountered. They did everything in their power to accommodate my needs.

10

Anthony

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Customer service was second to none.. reception went above and beyond .. thank you

10

Katie

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were so helpful and friendly. We had a group of kids from a football team with us and the staff couldnt do enough for them even bringing out a box of toys for them.

10

Joanne

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Jade on reception was friendly and polite helping us book in. All the other staff always had a smile, friendly and helpful. Would definately stay again.

10

Carol

12 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service from Reception Desk staff. Efficient, courteous and helpful.

10

Merle

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were welcoming, friendly and more than helpful. Much appreciated especially I was visiting on my own. Room was spotless and well equipped.

10

Anthony

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service as always”)

8

David

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a bad stay, however I didnt appreciate being woken by the cleaner at 9.30am when check out isnt till 12.30. That aside, decent clean hotel with friendy staff.

6

Paul

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stay was fine but still waiting for email receipt from Thursday morning.

2

SANDEEP

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The reception staff was very rude The bed sheet and towel were in terrible conditions. Not even cleaned The breakfast was so bad and same option being served daily No vegetarian options. Overall experience was terrible

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Location

Central, walkable spot near shops, restaurants, the train station and Teesside University, with the football ground about a 15-minute walk. Some guests felt the immediate surroundings were less appealing and noted nightlife or traffic noise.

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Paul

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here on numerous occasions. Very handy for shopping with great location. Lots of good pubs and Restaurants close by. Easy parking with an entry into hotel from shopping centre car park.

10

Mark

28 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotels in a great location - everything is walkable. Rooms are clean and the hotel feels recently refurbished. Breakfast was good too

8

Sara

26 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, simple yet clean, great location for Teesside University.

10

Chris

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and friendly.5min walk from train station so ideal

6

Paul

24 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was ok, surroundings not so nice. Didnt feel comfortable walking around outside the hotel

8

Dio

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was nice that it was just a walking distance from the wedding venue. Park in front of hotel to jog and walk. Mall behind the hotel.

8

Romana

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly staff and decent breakfast options. Its a good city location close to the main eating and shoppings places.

10

Lee

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

15 minutes to the football ground

10

Katherine Norah

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Central location close to transit and shopping

10

LUCY

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Parking above hotel in the Cleveland centre or 10 mins from train station. Clean hotel, friendly staff, very good selection of cooked items for breakfast. Will stay again when I’m next in Middlesbrough.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely viewed as good value and tasty, with some appreciating extended hours and unlimited coffees; critiques mention limited choices (e.g., only scrambled eggs), repetition, and weak vegetarian options. One review notes no room service.

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Christopher

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No room service available

10

Tracy

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, friendly staff, coped very well with a very busy weekend, and extended breakfast hours to make sure everyone would be able to have breakfast. Comfortable room, very good air con and shower. Quiet room so got good sleep.

10

W David

7 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location for Infant Hercules Pub. Convenient parking on roof. Good breakfast included.

8

Kelly

17 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable but there were a few stains on the curtains and the bathroom door. We enjoyed a really good breakfast and would definitely stay here again.

8

Trevor

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff not always friendly and smiling but was only one to be fair. Room clean and tidy and breakfast good. Hotel parking reasonable at £6 for 24 hours

10

Michelle

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service. Got checked in promptly. Comfortable, clean room and the complimentary breakfast was an added bonus. Enjoyed our stay and would return again.

8

Saleem

1 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

nice welcoming staff, nice clean room 5 pound for parking off site discounted breakfast was nice but no boiled eggs or fried egg just scrammled eggs limited choice

10

Ruth

3 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really good hotel. Nice bathroom and a good breakfast. Those on reception excellent.

10

Trevor

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff and clean, comfortable rooms. A full breakfast and unlimited lattes included in the room price make this extremely good value for money.

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SANDEEP

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The reception staff was very rude The bed sheet and towel were in terrible conditions. Not even cleaned The breakfast was so bad and same option being served daily No vegetarian options. Overall experience was terrible

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Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square by IHG

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