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Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

Wakefield · United Kingdom

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8.4/10Excellent1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.2/108.2
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood7.6/107.6
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

A modern hotel in the centre of Wakefield, with free Wi-Fi and breakfast includedHoliday Inn Express® Wakefield hotel is a five-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate Station. A train can whisk you to Leeds in 15 minutes, York or Sheffield in under an hour.

The M1 and M62 motorways are both within a few miles of the hotel. Wakefield Bus Station is a five-minute walk away, with connections around West Yorkshire. The spire of medieval Wakefield Cathedral towers over the city centre five minutes' walk away.

Sculptures and contemporary art at the Hepworth Wakefield gallery are 15 minutes away beside the River Calder. You can see more works by Henry Moore at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, in the grounds of 18th-century Bretton Hall only seven miles from the hotel.

The Ridings and Trinity Walk shopping centres are a short stroll away. Travelling for business? You can hold a meeting for 10 in the hotel's meeting room, with convenient free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. If you need documents quickly, there's a computer and printer for guests' use.

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There are several local business parks within two miles of the hotel. You can enjoy sausages and eggs as part of the inclusive Express Start Breakfast in the Great Room restaurant every day.

Settle down to curries, paninis or burgers for dinner and relax at the end of the day with a cold pint in the lounge bar.

Located in Wakefield, Holiday Inn Express Wakefield by IHG is just steps from Wakefield Cathedral and 3 minutes by foot from Wakefield Museum. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hepworth Wakefield and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sandal Castle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 2:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available Green Tourism Program LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Self parking fee: GBP 8 per night
    • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Polish

Nearby attractions

Wakefield Cathedral 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Wakefield Theatre Royal 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wakefield Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Mecca Bingo Wakefield 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Hepworth Wakefield 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Sandal Castle 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Newmillerdam Country Park 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Battlefield Leeds 7 km / 4.4 mi
Nostell Priory 9 km / 5.6 mi
Dewsbury Minster 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Oulton Hall Golf Course 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Dewsbury Town Hall 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
National Coal Mining Museum 10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Redbrick Mill 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
The Mill Outlet Batley 11.1 km / 6.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2004
  • Total number of rooms: 62
  • Number of floors (main building): 6
  • Single rooms: 7
  • Double rooms: 55
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Golf course
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Highchairs
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • FaxExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Pub
  • Green Tourism
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • Set menu lunch
  • Set menu dinner
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 11 m²DBL.ST-1
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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    11 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Sofa bed
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Ironing set
    • Central heating
    • Safe

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN AccessibleTWIN • AccessibleTWN.H6-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    TWIN Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.H6-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-11

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-11

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARD • 11 m²DBT.ST
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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    11 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBT.ST

    Room amenities

    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Wi-fi
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Bathroom
    • Ironing set
    • Central heating

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM-2

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    Room Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 11 m²DBL.ST
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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    11 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Central heating
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathroom
    • TV
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Safe

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 11 m²TWN.ST
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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    TWIN STANDARD

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    11 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Central heating
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Bathroom

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi
    • Hairdryer

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-2

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    DOUBLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    TWIN STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    Room TWO BEDS

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • Accessible • 1 Bedroom • 11 m²DBL.H6
    DOUBLE AccessiblePhoto unavailable5 photos

    Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

    DOUBLE Accessible

    Room photos

    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    11 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Room amenities

    • Safe
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Bathtub
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Central heating
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Individually adjustable heating

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Holiday Inn Express Wakefield

8.4
Excellent
1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.6 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Stephen
Everything was what we expected the staff on reception were wonderful. The room was clean and spacious, an ice cube tray in the freezer would have been nice but that’s a minor issue. Breakfast was lovely well cooked and good choice. Helga on reception makes you feel most welcome.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Chris
Staff were great, breakfast was excellent, and the room was clean and pretty new looking. All round a good stay and worth the money.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Julie
A lovely welcome by the reception staff. No problems with the room and had a good breakfast.

The only very small thing I noticed was some not very clean public areas, such as the stairs and the outside windows in the staircase (very dirty). Hokwever, they did not affect our stay.

Slightly disappointed that we had to pay for hotel car parking.

Very central location, handy for the city centre and easy to navigate to.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
hylton
Nightmare with checking the car in!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Evan
The staff really shine in this place. Excellent, friendly, helpful. The breakfast was good. The rooms were nice. The facility shows its age. There were some minor plumbing issues (shower drain backed up and toilet wouldn't flush easily). The staff responded quickly to our requests for help, but I don't think the problems were actually solved. I'd stay here again.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2026
dimitri
+: lovely staff at front desk. Air con in room. Nice design & layout of room. Free WiFi with no hassle to setup. Free buffet breakfast was surprisingly nice.

-: possibly the dirtiest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The carpets from lift to room door hadn’t been hoovered in a long time. The room was filthy. Lovely couch in room but I couldn’t go near it because it looked like it had never been hoovered before. Side of bed was visibly grim. Air con only worked with one temp setting (19 degrees cold), which was still decent because I could just turn it off if needed. The shower handle was gross and clearly never been wiped before. Water pressure quite low.

Overall an OK stay but housekeeping need a talking to. Front desk & food side of things done a great job. Car park is small and costs £8 a night - at least it has one in a city centre. This hotel could be great if housekeeping got the Hoover & cloth out.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2026
Jamie
It was fine, the price was cheap and I feel that I got what I paid for,
Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2026
Jamie
It was good value for money, so you get what you pay for .... £50 a night inc breakfast so it's difficult to complain about other factors
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2026
Maureen
Not what i expected. Was clean and tidy. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Staff were great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Neil
The staff are knowagble, friendly and helpful.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jun 2026
HARRY
A good budget hotel but there were a few issues. The shower didn’t clear properly, the room was cold (despite raising the temperature to 30c) and I was woken up by the fire alarm early on a Sunday (because someone had burned their toast in the breakfast room).
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2026
John
Everything was fantastic for a short break and really handy for the theatre which is a short break away
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2026
Ryan
Very good stay thank you
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2026
Ross
My only problem.was the heating did not work
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2026
reg
Breakfast was fine ,plentyful , staff were curtious , but the parking oh-dear , yes outside but charges & having to scan were annoying , the tv's in rooms next to useless No point turning on .
Self
4/10
Poor
20 Apr 2026
Hilary
There are very few parking spaces outside the hotel, and there’s a fee to park there.

Our room could’ve done with a deep clean and the bedside lamps working.

The bathroom wasn’t clean either. The shower had a lot of orange limescale and the shower mat had some mould on it. The shower hose was leaking and so the jet wasn’t effective. The cleaner also hadn’t bothered to clean behind the door.

I expected much better from a Holiday Inn and I won’t stay at this one ever again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
anita
Room was clean, staff were polite and friendly, parking was a bit of a challenge as there was only one spot left when we arrived and it was tricky to access, WiFi was intermittent, and breakfast was good. So a mixed bag but generally good value for a stop over stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Charles
Good selection at breakfast. Fast check in, very friendly and efficient staff. Clean and smart room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Olatunji
yes
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Wai
Room clean , bathroom clean and laundry, staff very friendly, breakfast is clean and nice, only one thing not very good is car park only can about 20 cars if you lucky can park near hotel not far !
Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2026
Mark
Staff were very friendly and helpful, room was spacious if a little dated and the bed was comfortable
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
22 Mar 2026
Anthony
Poor creaking bed.woke up every time me or my partner moved…but the worst thing was the ants crawling all over the breakfast table.when we told the staff they said they new about them and someone was coming to see about them.totaly put us off having any breakfast.everywhere on the table,plates and on my arms.terrible
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2026
Martin
Room was fine breakfast good staff friendly
The only thing was a lot of items not available at the bar
Family
4/10
Poor
02 Mar 2026
Stephen
Some off the staff are great the one that check us in was not that great at all breakfast very poor as well as the coffee had a burnt taste to it .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Mar 2026
Sharon
Clean room, very central, breakfast okay
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Liz
Lovely clean room, staff are very helpful, breakfast was great never had to wait for anything
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2026
Julie
Room was clean a little bit of dust but nothing bad beds n shower were amazing staff were fantastic very helpful and polite always there to help lovely breakfast with coffee machine Nice and quiet place fantastic location will definitely stay again
Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Denise
Good value for money, in the very centre of Wakefield. Reception staff polite, friendly and very helpful - thank you :)
I was given a large room on the 5th floor as I had asked for a quiet room. Very spacious - had a fridge, and bathroom had a large shower cubicle.
However, bed was very soft (too soft) and room and bathroom seemed tired and dated. Clean enough but could have done with a good ‘fettle’ and refresh. Bathroom door was peeling and shower tray was cracked. No handwash in container next to hand basin and no sanitary disposal bags.
Breakfast included - reasonable selection, but it was busy and some hot items ran out and took a while to be replaced. Serving staff polite and as helpful as they could be.
All that said, I would still stay here again if I come back to Wakefield.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Angella
Great stay. Lovely helpful staff. Would stay again. Keep up the good work
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2026
Stephen
Comfortable bed and very good selection of food available for breakfast
Self
4/10
Poor
11 Feb 2026
Dejan
Room poor,breakfast disaster,noisy during the night
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2026
John
Excellent location, car parking, fair price, large room and good breakfast. Been 3 times now and we'll stay again next time we visit The Hepworth
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2026
Terri Hare
The room was comfortable and a good size
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Lee
Yes
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2026
Darren
Great breakfast, brilliant staff.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2026
Richard
Warm welcome, Nice clean room & shower room. Bed very uncomfortable with hard pillows. Breakfast adequate. Rated as good because of the location in Wakefieldand to where our party was being celebrated.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Linda Tracey
Room was lovely very clean staff helpful. We have stayed here a few times.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Joanna
Had a problem with a water logged carpet in the room during the stay, reported to receptionist and moved to another room quickly and without any fuss.
Room had all the amenities needed and was nice and warm. Breakfast options good and food was plentiful and warm.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Dec 2025
Wil
Good . No major issues. I would recommend firmer mattresses for bed though.
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2025
Lorraine
The room was spacious and clean and the bathroom was spotless and airy and very clean. Even got a toothbrush and toothpaste from reception as I'd forgotten mine absolutely free! The staff i encountered were all very friendly and helpful. The free breakfast was great with plenty of choice. Ideal location in the centre of Wakefield
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2025
Wil
Good
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2025
Liam
Good
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2025
Chris
Excellent
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2025
Roger
Rooms had all the amenities required,
Breakfast good quality, bar and lounge area good. Only problem not many spaces in car park, but adjacent reasonable priced multi carpark.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Sean
Good location
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Nov 2025
martin
Situated in a dirty noisy area, bed not comfortable and pillows either to high or to low nothing in between so not a great night sleep , room 401 do nt take as next to lift and people have no respect late at night
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
peter
Easiness to centre of town
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Stephen
Brilliant service
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Brian
Very clean room and a a good unhurried breakfast
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2025
Paul
The bed was so uncomfortable, my girlfriend ended up in the middle of the bed and kept slipping down due to what we believe was a worn out matress. Her back and shoulder are still suffering due to the bed and we even tried to turn the matress half waybthrough the night but thos did nothing. We notified staff in reception and hope they heeded our advice to change the matress.
The other problem became aparent at breakfast time. We were told breakfast was up until 11am we came down at 10 am we were left with only toast , a tiny amount of scrambled egg and half a tomato each. When we asked for more to be bought out we were told bybstaff that breakfast finishes at 11 and no more food would be bought out due tonthe time. This should have been made clear that there was a shut of time for fresh food being bought out. So after another 6 people came down for breakfast and were met with the same situation a few things were cooked and bought out but not everthing we wanted was available which ruined breakfas, especially as it was all bought out in bits and pieces so never ate things together like a proper breakfast.
We will not be returning .
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Brice Martial
Yes the room was clean, but a shower was not clean enough there was previous hair on the floor
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Gaynor
The room was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The building is tired but it didn’t affect the cleanliness or the pleasant staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
A
Very helpful staff
Great breakfast
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
David
Great service.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Brittany
the room was comfortable and clean, staff is very friendly and accommodating, nice place overall. i will be staying there again in the future
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2025
Nicky
First it was very hard to find , don’t go off the pictures as the hotel and rooms are nothing like them , the hotel reception staff are very polite and welcoming I do feel for them , the building is old and not very clean there is a charge of £7 for overnight parking, the room I was on the top floor was big enough cleaned but could have been cleaner still bits and bobs on the carpet, kettle had water in it as did the iron , bathroom was clean plenty of towels all clean .bed very soft but you can exchange for a hard mattress, breakfast was bad not a lot of choice mostly cold and the toaster kept on having to be turned off as it was setting fire to the bread . One night stay for the money I paid was ok I suppose.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Mark
Great location. Rooms spotless staff amazing and great breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
trudy
What can i say best 1 i stayed in. Walking distance to town area room nice clean bed was lovely . Best nights sleep i had if could pick mattress up ide taken it . Breakfast great selection buffet was nice and hot i highly recommend anyone to stay there
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2025
Samantha
The hotel had many different unpleasant smells.
These stayed in the entrance, lift, stairwell and corridor.
The carpark was fine but additional £7 per day
The lift was very dirty, looked like someone had pulled in it and badly cleaned. Someone had spat on the wall inside which was so they 36hrs later
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Richard
Excellent location close to Westgate Station. Comfortable room which showed signs of recent refurb. Breakfast poor - limited choice and poor quality. HI Express have really gone downhill on this…. OK for a one night stay but otherwise we would be looking at other options.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
mark
good and friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
James
Breakfast good variety. Staff excellent nothing to much trouble. Location very good for shops restaurants pubs ECT .
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2025
Justine
Staff quite abrupt over parking when asked
Hair dryer didnt work
TV very ltd channels
Broken shower screen handle plastic bit
Dirty glass left on landing window for 2 days
Breakfast ok..though bacon hard and cold
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Fiona
No problems
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Felicia

Extraordinary

We had a very comfortable stay. The staff from front desk, Dining hall to the housekeeping were exceptional, professional friendly and welcoming
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2025
Kevin
Very good central location, a bit tucked away so it was quiet. Close to both train stations in Wakefield, which I needed. Staff were very clear with info and it was spotlessly clean. Would stay there again
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2025
Vanessa
Very nice gave us family room brillant rwal nice stay cant fault it thanks a bunch vanessa sarah slack xxx
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2025
MARK
Convenient for the centre. Surprisingly quiet. Welcoming staff.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
02 Aug 2025
Sarah

Not rushing back

Room and bathroom were clean but settee broken and unusable, bed wasn’t very comfortable even with mattress cover you could feel where previous people had indented. Staff were friendly, but at breakfast if a table wasn’t occupied it was filled with plates, most food was empty and coffee choices reduced (machine broken) not enough staff to clean, replenish etc, it basically felt they hadn’t planned for number of guests.
Self
2/10
Poor
23 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Not a good stay

Stayed for one night.
Car park was full so used the multi-storey nearby which didn’t offer overnight parking only full day.
Bedroom curtains didn’t shut properly which allowed a lot of light in from 5am.
The floor of nearby rooms creak very loudly which was annoying early in the morning as others were getting up.
Bathroom was dirty, no plug in the plug hole & it didn’t drain properly.
No hot water after 10 mins of running the shower.

All I need from a one night stay is a quiet/dark room & a shower in the morning. Didn’t get either!
Business
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
kev
Great stay for two nights convenient location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2025
Karan
It was a pleasant stay
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Matthew
Decent hotel and budget friendly in the city centre
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2025
Robert
Staff very friendly and accommodated early check in. Room very clean and very adequate for my 1 night stay.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2025
Stephen
Great location, perfect for our trip
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2025
Colin

Great Location

Great city center location with parking option
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
William

Wonderful staff!

The accommodations were very good, nice and quiet location but close to shops. The staff were particularly friendly and helpful, especially Millie, who seemed to be there 24/7! Highly recommend
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2025
Verified traveler
Broken toilet seat
Chair in the room was filthy
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2025
Wil

Great

I booked this for my mother she was happy
Self
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2025
Bobby

Nothing special

Hotel very dated, shower was nothing more than a dribble, breakfast items not replenished.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2025
C

Work trip

Business trip. Good hotel in the centre of town. Good breakfast too.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2025
Afaq
Staff were welcoming.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2025
H

Housekeeping gripes

There were a number of housekeeping gripes. Reception handled them all well and notified the appropriate people.
Settee not clean enough to sit on. Shower needs deep clean. Shower door does not close fully so water on bathroom floor. Bathroom shaver socket not working. Facilities in room were fine and we had an ok stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
Anne
Very friendly staff that dealt with all requests and provided suggestions for local restaurants to try. Nice bar area and clean, comfortable room. Thank you ☺️
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Vinnie
Good location, but parking costs at the hotel
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
Catherine
Everything we needed for our stay. Close to shops, bars, food outlets, parking. Good value for money.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2025
Mark

Great value for money hotel

Great value for money hotel situated in the city centre. Exactly what we needed. Spacious bedroom with comfortable bed. Free breakfast included. Would recommend
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Mar 2025
Helen
Our room smelled of cigarette smoke and my friend had rubbish outside of her room. The lift was really slow and used by housekeeping staff - surely they should have a staff lift? The bed was comfy though and the breakfast was good.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Mar 2025
Maria
Booked in to tiny room with broken fridge, light & curtains didn't shut properly so asked to change rooms which they did.
No parking so had to park on the road & walk quite a way with a toddler & bags.
Breakfast items needed topping up & took ages to replenish.
Have stayed here many times but this time was the most stressful.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Wira
Helpful friendly staff. Has parking but due to limited spaces, availability is not guaranteed and there is a £7 daily charge
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2025
Sue
Good value for money. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2025
Hafeez
Nice hotel dodgy area, very good for staying for one night.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
04 Mar 2025
David
This is a very run down hotel. Furnishings get shabby over time which is understandable - but there’s no excuse for poor cleaning. Others have made the same comments on various review sites, but it seems management haven’t listened. The bed had no mattress protector and a thin sheet not even big enough to cover the bed so the mattress was exposed at the sides. There was sticky gunge on the bedside table, grime around the shower door, and a completely unscrewed hinge on the window which had been bodged up with a piece of wood.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
03 Mar 2025
Graham

NOT for Business.

The staff were very accommodating but the room was really tired and unclean. There was a lipstick mark in the net curtains, dirty mug in the tea / coffee offering and a couple of long hairs languishing in the shower. The foyer for the lift on my floor (6th) had a dented radiator and a huge dent in the gypsum wall adjacent. This made everything look even more dishevelled. NOT acceptable
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2025
Denise
it was very comfortable , everything you need , including hairdryer and fridge .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2025
Lyn
Good property
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2025
Derek

Convenient and central but a bit tired.

Good central position although limited parking.
My main concern was the housekeeping and general tiredness of the property. Must be due an overhaul. But the general cleanliness of the hotel particularly the room I stayed in was not good and requires an inspection. Decor was really tired.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
25 Feb 2025
Ian
Bad food, cold rooms, disinterested staff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Ruth
Millie on reception was really helpful.
Cleanliness was good but the room felt a little tired.
The accessible bathroom was fully kitted out.
Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2025
Caroline

3 star

The nets and curtains were hanging down , the engineer was very helpful in cutting my friends padlock off her case as she left her key at home
Friends_and_family Friends

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Holiday Inn Express Wakefield
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