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Holiday Inn Express Heathrow T4 is a 3-star hotel. Rooms typically run £77 to £140 a night. Terminal 4 is a 6 minute walk by covered walkway and Terminals 2 and 3 are 12 minutes on the Elizabeth line. Terminal 5 takes about 25 minutes on the Elizabeth line, changing at T2/3. It suits travellers flying from Terminal 4 who want a 3-star mid-priced room connected to the terminal.
The review
Owned by Arora Group and sitting at the budget end of the T4 options, the Holiday Inn Express does exactly what it says. Breakfast is included, there is a café for snacks and light meals and rates regularly come in well under £100 a night. There is no complimentary gym and no room service. Evening dining beyond the hotel is limited. Straightforward and well maintained.
The Holiday Inn Express T4 is located within the same building as the Crowne Plaza T4, sharing direct covered access to Terminal 4 via a pedestrian walkway. The walk to the Terminal 4 check-in desks takes about 5 minutes and is fully covered.
This is a modern 3-star hotel providing a straightforward service experience. Guests can use the shared Crowne Plaza restaurants and bars. The property is fully accessible for guests with disabilities. There is no Executive Lounge, but guests appreciate the practical facilities and friendly service.
Room rates typically range from around £77 to £200 per night and include an Express Start hot breakfast buffet. Flexible and non-refundable rate options are offered depending on availability.
Who is this hotel best for?
- T4 passengers who want a covered walk to departures without stepping outside.
- Budget-conscious travellers who want breakfast included without paying for facilities they will not use.
- Families who need connecting rooms.
- Airline crew on turnarounds looking for a no-fuss option within easy reach of the terminal.
- Not the right fit if you want room service, a complimentary gym or evening dining on site.
Summary
Practical, comfortable accommodation with excellent transport links. Good for budget-conscious travellers who value convenience and efficient service over the extras of a full-service hotel.
Crowne Plaza vs Holiday Inn Express: the two Terminal 4 hotels compared
Both are IHG hotels in the same Terminal 4 building, reached on foot by covered walkway. How they differ:
| Crowne Plaza T44-star · full service | Holiday Inn Express T4Budget · breakfast included | |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms | 457 rooms and suites, from 24m². King beds, premium bedding with a pillow menu. Bath plus a walk-in rainfall shower. | 395 rooms, from 17m². Double or twin beds, soft or hard pillow choice, sofa beds in some rooms. Shower only, no bath. |
| In the room | Full-size desk, tea and coffee, bottled water, kettle, iron and board, fridge, safe, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, 51 to 55-inch smart TV, USB ports. | Small side table, tea and coffee, no bottled water, kettle, iron and board, no fridge, no safe, no bathrobe or slippers, hairdryer, 49-inch smart TV, USB ports. |
| Breakfast | Not included. Full English and continental in the Urban Brasserie: £15 if booked ahead, £20 otherwise. | Included. Express hot and cold buffet. |
| Executive lounge | Executive Club Lounge for eligible guests. | None. |
| Room service | Full, 24-hour. | None. Collect from the bar. |
| Gym and leisure | 24-hour fitness centre. | No fitness centre. |
| Check-in / out | From 15:00 / until 12:00. | From 15:00 / until 11:00. |
| Accessibility | Accessible rooms and bathrooms: walk-in showers, wider doors, pull cords, grab bars. | Accessible rooms: adapted bathrooms, handrails, showers with built-in transfer seats. |
| Parking | On-site, £25 a day. EV charging. | On-site, £25 a day. EV charging. |
| Wi-Fi | Free throughout. | Free throughout. |
| Typical rate | £120 to £220 a night, breakfast extra. Flexible and prepaid options. | £77 to £200 a night, breakfast included. Flexible and prepaid options. |
| Best for | Full service with an executive lounge. | Budget with free breakfast. Best for short, value stays. |
Getting to and from terminals
Choose your terminal and direction. Click the red bus stop icons for directions via Google Maps.
The rooms
- The 457 rooms are all soundproofed and range from 17 to 31m², with double or twin beds (some with sofa beds for families) and a pillow choice.
- Facilities include a small side desk, tea and coffee facilities, ironing board, a 49-inch Smart TV and a USB port.
- Bathrooms have showers, toiletries and hairdryers. Some rooms connect for families.
- Great 27L runway views from some rooms.
Food and drink
- Guests can use two restaurants and a café, shared with the Crowne Plaza, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The Express Café offers informal dining and takeaway 24 hours a day. A bar serves drinks and light bites.
Hotel location
Places nearby
Pubs, restaurants, shops and fuel within reach of the hotel. Times are approximate and taken from our own visits. Tap Website for the establishment or Map for directions. Where we have written a review of our own there is a link to it.
Worth knowing
Check in and out
Check in from 15:00. Check out by 11:00.
Arriving from central London
Consider taking the Piccadilly line to Hatton Cross, then the free 482 or 490 bus to Terminal 4.
Breakfast included
Under 16s eat breakfast free. Join IHG One Rewards for the best room rates.
Parking
On-site resident parking is £35 per day and EV charging is available. A £7.20 drop-off charge applies per vehicle. The car park has a 2m height limit.
The detail
Gym access is charged at £10.
