Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG

Acton Court, Stafford ST189AP United Kingdom (GBR)
3.0 Star property
52.765396-2.107786
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 1862 guest reviews

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  • Free comp. breakfast
  • 103 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • 4 floors in property
  • Check in: 14:00
  • Check out: 12:00
  • Group friendly rating of 9.6/10
  • 3 meeting rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates1 Double Bed with Sofa Bed with Free Hot Breakfast
Non-smoking
Check rates1 Double Standard Sofa Bed with Free Hot Breakfast
Non-smoking
Check rates2 Single Standard with Free Hot Breakfast
Non-smoking
Check rates2 Twin Beds with Free Hot Breakfast
Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
Check ratesStandard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
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Check ratesStandard Room, King or Two Doubles
Non-smoking
Check ratesStandard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Non-smoking

Local attractions

Alton Towers Theme Park (38 MI / 61.15 KM ) Shugborough Hall (4 MI / 6.44 KM ) Staffordshire County Showground (10 MI / 16.09 KM ) Staffordshire University (4 MI / 6.44 KM ) Belfry Golf Course (32 MI / 51.5 KM ) Cannock Chase (5 MI / 8.05 KM ) Stoke on Trent & The Potteries (18 MI / 28.97 KM ) Waterworld - Stoke on Trent (18 MI / 28.97 KM ) Trentham Gardens (13 MI / 20.92 KM ) Stafford Borough Council (4 MI / 6.44 KM ) Stapeley Water Gardens (25 MI / 40.23 KM ) Weston Park - V Festival 2009 (13 MI / 20.92 KM ) Uttoxeter Race Course (15 MI / 24.14 KM ) Snowdome Telford (25 MI / 40.23 KM ) Ironbridge (25 MI / 40.23 KM )

Verified reviews of Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Fantastic staff, great location."
Overall score5.0/ 5
Came for a family event and stayed two nights. Staff were very nice, breakfast was delicious! Would definitely stay again.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
29-Sep-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sat Sep 27 to Sun Sep 28 2025 at a £109.61 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1862 guest reviews

Property description

The Holiday Inn Etafford Stafford hotel, located off M6 Jct 13 gives roadlinks to Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Walsall, Telford, Manchester, Birmingham, London and onwards. All guestrooms offer Wi-Fi High Speed Internet Access, complimentary Continental breakfast, free carparking and children stay free when sharing parents room. Vending and high speed internet kiosks are available for use in hotel lobby. The bar area offers Sky Sports TV / Setanta sports. The Holiday Inn Express Stafford hotel is ideally situated when wishing to visit The Potteries, Premiership football at Stoke on Trent, Cannock Chase, or the County town of Stafford itself. Within close proximity to the hotel are RAF Cosford, Sandon Hall, Shugborough Hall, Weston Park and Staffordshire County Showground including Bingley Hall, all of which host large-scale events from pop festivals to parrot shows, classic cars to classical music. Whatever the weather, a trip to Trentham Gardens, Amerton Farm or the National Memorial Arboretum is recommended. If thrills and spills set your heart racing, then Alton Towers theme park and Waterpark, Waterworld at Stoke on Trent, Drayton Manor Theme Park and Tamworth Snowdome are all easily accessible from the Holiday Inn Express Stafford hotel M6 Jct13.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 12:00
Year of last renovation: 2005
Floors: 4
Rooms: 103
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 103
Rooms with disabled access: 6
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 3 View spaces
Meeting space: 1170 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 30 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.5 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 6.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 6.0 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 11am-01am
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
4pm Individual 28 days Group
Typical group deposit: 25%
Total taxes: 10.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
VAT: Value Added Tax: 20.00 VAT % Inclusive

Amenities / Features


  • Alarm clock
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Hairdryer available
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Pets allowed
  • Shower
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television

Airport & shuttle information

Birmingham International Airport (BHX) Distance: 25 MI / 40.23 KM N Taxi Fee: £50.00 (GBP) Manchester International Airport (MAN) Distance: 50 MI / 80.46 KM S Taxi Fee: £60.00 (GBP) Nottingham East Midlands Airport (EMA) Distance: 50 MI / 80.46 KM E Taxi Fee: £60.00 (GBP) Time by taxi: 1 HOUR

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Breakfast information

Breakfast is included consisting of continental with selected hot items

Pet friendly?

Yes! Pets are allowed.
pets are welcome, a charge of £10 per pet per stay applies

About Holiday Inn Express

  • Free Express Start Breakfast
  • Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
  • Free high-speed internet service in every room
  • eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
  • Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

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Suggested AI generated itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Holiday Inn Express Stafford - Complimentary breakfast at the hotel - 0 miles
  • Lunch: The Soup Kitchen - Historic cafe offering homemade soups, sandwiches, and cakes in a cosy setting - 3 miles
  • Dinner: The Swan Hotel - Traditional English pub with a wide selection of ales and classic dishes - 3.2 miles
  • Activity: Cannock Chase Forest - A large, picturesque area of outstanding natural beauty, perfect for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting - 8 miles
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Holiday Inn Express Stafford - Complimentary breakfast at the hotel - 0 miles
  • Lunch: The Green Man - A charming, rustic pub serving hearty British fare and local ales - 10.5 miles
  • Dinner: The Market Vaults - Cosy, atmospheric pub with a great selection of beers and home-cooked meals - 3 miles
  • Activity: Shugborough Estate - A historic country estate with beautiful gardens, a mansion, and rare breeds farm - 10 miles
  • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Holiday Inn Express Stafford - Complimentary breakfast at the hotel - 0 miles
  • Lunch: The Bear Grill - A friendly restaurant known for its burgers and steaks, set in a historic building - 3.5 miles
  • Dinner: The Post House Stafford - A unique dining experience with various independent eateries under one roof - 3 miles
  • Activity: Stafford Castle - Explore the ruins of this medieval castle, offering panoramic views and a visitor centre - 4 miles

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Stafford event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Metres)
Size
(sqm)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Stafford Suite 1 x 1 x 0 3.35--/----12252025--/--4030--
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Stafford Suite

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
36.1 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 0 M
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
8
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half-day space rental fee:
£150.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£125.00 GBP
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Shugborough Suite 0 x 1 x 0 1.67--/------868--/--15----
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Shugborough Suite

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
18.0 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
0 x 1 x 0 M
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half-day space rental fee:
£100.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£150.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£90.00 GBP
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Acton Suite 1 x 1 x 0 3.35--/----12202020--/--4030--
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Acton Suite

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
36.1 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
1 x 1 x 0 M
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • LAN Internet
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half-day space rental fee:
£150.00 GBP
Full-day space rental fee:
£250.00 GBP
Evening space rental fee:
£125.00 GBP
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Shugborough 3 x 6 x 2 20--/--------610--/--15----
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Shugborough

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
215.3 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
3 x 6 x 2 M
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
    Acton 6 x 6 x 2 40--/----20202020--/--40----
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    Acton

    Room type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total size:
    430.6 Sq. Miles
    Dimensions:
    6 x 6 x 2 M
    Floor level:
    Is there natural light?
    No
    Are there obstructions?
    No
    Are there built in screens?
    No
    Is there a built in stage?
    No
    Is there built in A/V?
    No
    Amenities available
      Stafford 6 x 6 x 2 40--/----20202020--/--40----
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      Stafford

      Room type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total size:
      430.6 Sq. Miles
      Dimensions:
      6 x 6 x 2 M
      Floor level:
      Is there natural light?
      No
      Are there obstructions?
      No
      Are there built in screens?
      No
      Is there a built in stage?
      No
      Is there built in A/V?
      No
      Amenities available

        FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG

        What time is check in?

        Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

        What time is check out?

        Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

        How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG have?

        There are 103 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

        Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG?

        Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

        What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG?

        Breakfast is included consisting of continental with selected hot items

        Can I get a AAA rate at Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

        Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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