Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Londonderry with free breakfast and 24-hour business centre

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Bar (on property)
Meeting facility
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Located in the heart of Derry City Walls, Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry offers a hearty breakfast buffet, coffee shop, cozy lobby fireplace, and a bar for drinks with friends. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, express check-out, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is €95
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
31 Strand Road, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, BT48 7BL

What's nearby

  • Guildhall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Free Derry and Bloody Sunday Memorial - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Millennium Forum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • You are Now Entering Free Derry Mural - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Derry City Walls - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Londonderry Station - 17 min walk
  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spaghetti Junction - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Guildhall Taphouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Palace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Browns In Town - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiorentini's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG

Hotel in the city centre
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a lift
  • Luggage storage, 2 meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 119 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 12 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 26 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Derry Londonderry Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Derry Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Derry Londonderry
Holiday Inn Express Derry
Holiday Inn Express rry Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG on 3 Dec 2025 start from €94.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Londonderry, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau, The Peoples Gallery and Great James' Street Presbyterian Church. Guildhall and The Nerve Centre are also within 5 minutes. Londonderry Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Derry - Londonderry by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 798 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, with very comfortable beds, staff were very friendly, plenty of places to walk to
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking for a nice hotel, with friendly staff, King sized beds, full breakfast, and good location in Derry. This hotel is my #1 pick.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff and manager very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

Room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Lovely hotel and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from Alan. Helpful with directions and suggestions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Fri
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Shallinee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was filthy. Breakfast was great. Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you don’t have a car. Near the ‘wall’. Good people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Welcoming heldful receptionists and managers. Beautiful new hotel with quite rooms comfortable beds and a smart tv. Good room layout and everything you need for a good nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Lovely modern hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
Not the greatest area at night. Noisy but staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We asked for a quite room and we got a lovely quiet one - perfect for a great nights sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday inn derry

Lovely staff, great quiet room, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhilash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the check in was perfect. The room was warm and either the air conditioner didn't work or I didn't know how to work it. I had a personal fan, so I did sleep well. The walls were very dusty. Overall... 8/10.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in close proximity to bars/restaurants. Good breakfast. No parking on site, multi story car park is across the road. Half price parking when you validate your ticket at the front desk. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff, breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff, great location

Friendly staff, great location, clean comfortable room, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Workmen battering about outside at 6am and bottles getting clattered about at 630 was not.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast very poor and no welcome. Drunks setting base at the pub opposite making noise and appeared threatening
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, central area and clean quiet room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel ok rooms basic breakfast ok You get what you paid for Great staff could not fault them Dont think i would stay again only as a last restort.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025