Holiday Inn Express London City, LondonHoliday Inn Express London City in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 595 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.3.Holiday Inn Express London City is a three-star hotel situated near Old Street Underground station. It sits within easy walking distance of the Shoreditch and Hoxton areas, making it a practical base for business travellers and tourists exploring the local nightlife. The property offers modern rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi and features a gym, business centre, and meeting facilities. Guests can access a complimentary breakfast and an on-site bar. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules, including an opt-in cleaning policy. While the location is central and well-connected, the hotel itself is a standard chain property that may feel unremarkable to some visitors.What stands out

Close to Old Street station

Free breakfast included

On-site gym and business centre

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Standard chain hotel experience

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