Holiday Inn Express Wakefield hotel is ideally located in the centre of Wakefield. A short walk from Wakefield Westgate Train Station with direct train links to London Kings Cross, Leeds and York. Easy access to the M1 and M62 motorways. Visit The Hepworth Wakefield Art Gallery which brings together works from contemporary artists and rarely seen works by Barbara Hepworth. With over 1,600 square metres of light-filled gallery spaces, The Hepworth Wakefield is the largest purpose-built exhibition space outside London. The Trinity Walk Shopping Centre is the largest superstore in the area located in the centre of Wakefield and has something for everyone – fashion, food and loads of family fun. Located with easy access to the Pinderfield Hospital which has a specialist burns unit is just a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Home to The Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Rugby Team who competes in the European Super League offering a fantastic day out for rugby enthusiasts. The hotel offers 81 contemporary air conditioned bedrooms, each with complementary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. All guests receive inclusive Express Start Breakfast in the Great Room, which is also a place for an evening drink, snack or light meal.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well placed for the train station and the location we were going for the evening.
  • Regina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good quiet location. Staff were very helpful and friendly
  • Danny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All good. Excellent location. Parked in multi storey next door. Concvenient for high street. Not much noise. Breakfast good also.
  • Garry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything our whole stay was well catered for friendly staff convenient location good choice for breakfast
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff do everything they can to help out. I play in a band, that plays at Venue23 close by. Staff even saved my parking space, so I could collect my gear after the show. On returning to the hotel, 1am after packing my car, we had pizzas and coffee.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    was very clean staff friendly great location for what we needed
  • R
    Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was great, the room clean and quiet with a great view! Also comfortable.
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location friendly staff rooms very clean bed ever so comfortable
  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    easy to find, comfortable not over priced, friendly staff
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A nice room with a great bathroom and comfy bed - I loved the choice of hard and soft pillows. The breakfast was brilliant and well stocked and the staff were friendly and always happy to help. The location is perfect for Wakefield and walking...

Property questions and answers
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  • Can I book my car in please arriving Friday 25/02/22

    Good Evening, unfortunately we have a limited spaces on our car park and is not guarantee however next to the hotel is multi storey secure car park. ..
    Answered on 18 February 2022
  • What time does breakfast start each morning please

    Hi, Breakfast start during the weekdays from 06.30 till 09.30 weekends From 07:00 till 11:00 Best Regards Reception Team
    Answered on 4 February 2022
  • Have you rooms with shower Only,, not over the bath?

    Good evening, Thank you for your message and yes all rooms are with walk in showers. Kind regards - Reception Team
    Answered on 20 June 2022
  • Do you have gluten free options for breakfast?

    Hello, Yes we do.
    Answered on 14 September 2021
  • Hi, is the buffet breakfast a full English style cooked breakfast?

    Good afternoon, we have a cooked breakfast which is 4 items they are the following, beans, scrambled egg, bacon and sausage. these are alongside the..
    Answered on 26 April 2022
  • do you have disabled parking

    Hi, We Have Only One disabled parking space Best Regards Reception Team
    Answered on 7 September 2023
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Great Room restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £7 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules
Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please notify the property in advance if you require check-in before 14:00.

Please inform the hotel on arrival if you are an IHG member and wish to obtain an extended check-out, subject to availability.

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

A pre-authorisation is required for all bookings which will be held on your credit/debit card.

When booking the Double / Twin Room type, guests are advised that the room type requested at the time of booking is not guaranteed however the hotel will endeavour to allocate the requested room type on arrival.

Please e aware that the hotel has limited car park spaces and cannot guarantee availability.

Please inform Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Great Room restaurant

    • Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel is 400 yards from the centre of Wakefield. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Wakefield, an IHG Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.