"Room was spacious and well kept and £6 for a parking area was a bit rich. It was close to the harbour, good value for the price."
"The overall cleanliness, next to town centre and near the water/ boating lakes. Onsite parking is available, good value with tasty breakfast included"
Located approximately a 25-minute walk from Hamworthy Park, the 3-star smoke-free Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg provides a banquet hall for memorable occasions. In the immediate vicinity of The Project Climbing Centre, the comfortable inn with 85 rooms features a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a golf course, plus an American-style restaurant, serving vegetarian specials.
The hotel has a central location 4.1 km from the large Sandbanks Beach, while shopping venues like Purbeck Pottery are a mere 1.5 km away. Natural attractions in the area include Brownsea Island, about 10 minutes by car from the welcoming Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg, and a beach is 17 minutes' walk away. Guests will enjoy proximity to 1890s swimming pool, which is located 950 metres away. Along with other cultural attractions the local history Poole Waterfront Museum is nestled not far from this accommodation. Seldown Coach bus station is also within 5 minutes' walk of the Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg.
The non-smoking rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio, and furnished with a writing desk. Also, this Poole hotel features carpeted flooring. Bathroom facilities include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg offers a continental breakfast made fresh daily. Great Room, an onsite restaurant, is open for breakfast. Also, there is a lounge bar featuring a lounge, and serving refreshing beverages.
8.1
Very Good
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Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 11:00
Children and extra beds
All children under the age of 3 may stay for free in an extra bed.
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How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg?
The distance to Bournemouth airport from Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg is about 20 km and it is reachable with a 23-minute drive.
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Is there a parking space near the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg?
Yes, the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg provides parking spaces on site.
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What is the closest public transport stop to the Poole inn?
The nearest bus stop is located 400 metres from the Poole inn.
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What dining options are offered at the hotel?
Guests are welcome to enjoy dishes of vegetarian cuisine served in the American-style restaurant Great Room located at the hotel.
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What are the good places to dine not far from the Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg?
Dining venues near the Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg include fast food restaurant Cornish Bakehouse which features British cuisine (a stone's throw from the property) as well as café Marks & Spencer serving British dishes (400 meters away).
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Which payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg?
At the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg, guests can pay with American Express, Diners Club, and Maestro as well as other payment methods.
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What room types does the Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg offer?
Standard Double Room and Standard Twin Room are offered in the Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg.
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What facilities do rooms of the inn feature?
Each room at the inn includes ironing facilities and air conditioning for guests' comfort.
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Is the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg accessible to guests with special needs?
Yes, at the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg rooms with accessible facilities, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair access are provided for guests with special needs.
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What languages does the staff speak at the comfortable Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg?
Yes, the staff of the comfortable Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg can speak Hungarian, Romanian, English, Spanish, and German.
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What business facilities does the Poole hotel offer?
Business travellers can take advantage of a photocopier and a desk along with a catering service offered at the Poole hotel.
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Are there any cleaning services at the Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg?
Yes, dry cleaning service and housekeeping are provided at the Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg.
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What facilities are available for the guests on the territory of the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg?
The comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Poole By Ihg ensures a vending machine and a lift as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service for safety purposes.
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Roger
2024-06-01
8/10
Good location in terms of what we wanted to do in the area, easy to get around. Savoury breakfast for all tastes, with decent food.
Elizabeth
2024-04-28
8/10
Everything was very comfortable, and it had consistent wi-fi. We had a large bedroom. The continental breakfast was varied, staff offered bangers, fruit, and eggs.
Rob
2024-04-03
8/10
The selection of reasonably priced bangers, fruit, and eggs was a bonus. I booked functional standard double room here with daily housekeeping of a high standard, a large bed & power shower plus comfortable beds.
Richard
2024-03-18
7/10
Nicely furnished unit with comfortable beds. Savoury and warm breakfast for all tastes for all tastes.
David
2024-03-06
7/10
Overall it was exceptionally clean and practical, with a private bathroom. The service provided there was good.
Robert
2024-02-28
7/10
Good hot continental breakfast with bangers, fruit, and eggs. Comfortable quiet rooms, a reasonably spacious bathroom.
Walter
2024-02-21
7/10
Bright, perfectly clean place and shopping area. Brilliant food including a savoury and absolutely superb breakfast with bangers, fruit, and eggs. Excellent location, an easy walk to everywhere.
Not very nice views from the window.
Ernest
2024-02-17
6/10
It was a great location for us, very close to Close to Poole centre. Furthermore, the hotel was not too far away from Poole Harbour.
Views were not very nice.
Nigel
2024-02-06
8/10
The staff were very efficient, provided very good services. Our standard room was brand-new, extremely pleasant.
John
2024-01-27
5/10
Savoury and varied breakfast selection with the scrambled eggs, beans, pineapple, everyone could find their favorite food. The location was perfect and nice, near a lake and a park.
Well, the views were not so nice here.
Daniel
2024-01-21
7/10
Extremely helpful and attentive staff, perfectly clean and bright hotel. Brand-new & extremely pleasant unit with sofa bed. Perfect and excellent location when travelling to Poole. Near a train station, very convenient.
Dennis
2024-01-16
7/10
I thoroughly enjoyed this comfortable place, stayed there for 2 nights. The bedroom was compact and airy. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the bathroom here was good size. The location turned out to be great, right by the boating lakes and harbours, and town centre and The Lighthouse. Had lunch/dinner at Happy Gathering, which I found not too far from the hotel.
Frederick
2024-01-14
9/10
A theatre and a lighthouse are next to the accommodation, perfectly comfortable location so close to ferry terminals, Holiday Inn Express Poole and the quayside bars, restaurants and shops. I stayed here before, and definitely coming here again.
Darren
2023-12-26
8/10
The room was new-fashioned, decent sized and reasonably priced, with all facilities provided.
Tony
2023-11-20
8/10
Everything was very comfortable, including savoury and warm breakfast for all tastes. The king room I stayed in was extremely pleasant with all facilities provided. The hotel had a central setting close to bus and train station.
John
2023-11-16
9/10
Reasonably clean place with nice hot breakfasts. Coffee, cereal, fresh fruit, and eggs at breakfast. Central location and short walk from the train station. Local to tourist attractions, next to a theatre and a lighthouse.
Karl
2023-11-07
7/10
We truly enjoyed this hotel, it was immaculately clean with an unbeatable and really helpful staff.
John
2023-11-03
9/10
Coffee, cereals, fresh fruit, and eggs in the morning. Brand-new double room, comfortable beds. Comfortable position short walk from the train station. Found in a shopping area, next to a theatre and a lighthouse.
Paul
2023-11-02
9/10
The room was air-conditioned and extremely pleasant with a hair dryer, a power shower, and bath sheets in the private bathroom.
Gordon
2023-11-02
9/10
The location is perfect and amazing, close to the bus station. The breakfast is savoury with soggy cereal, mushrooms and cooked bacon, has everything you need.
Hector
2023-10-29
7/10
Savoury and good hot breakfast with plenty of choice. Excellent location good in terms of what we wanted to do in the area, easy to get anywhere.
Breakfast usual.
David
2023-10-05
9/10
The breakfast was absolutely superb and tasty with various option, there were reasonably priced bacon, fruit, and eggs.
Harry
2023-09-29
8/10
Brand-new, airy unit with a comfortable bed, and extremely helpful staff.
Karen
2023-09-25
7/10
This hotel was pretty standard and exceptional and breakfast was superb. Perfect, stunning location in Poole, really close to the common areas such as bar, reception, dining area as well as the town centre.
Joe
2023-08-31
7/10
The hotel was newly decorated, the staff were very efficient. The breakfast was savoury and good hot for all tastes with coffee, cereals, fresh fruit, and eggs. The location for our purpose was perfectly comfortable, short walk from a train station. The property was in a secure area next to a theatre and a lighthouse.
Jason
2023-08-31
9/10
It has to offer a superb and tasty breakfast with sausages and good croissants, as for instance.
Dennis
2023-08-23
9/10
Coffee, cereals, fresh fruit, and eggs were a stand out. Fully-equipped and tastefully decorated rooms with a comfortable bed, a good sized shower and daily housekeeping, felt like home.
Mark
2023-08-21
8/10
The venue is placed in a central position near the port. Very amiable and always welcoming staff as one would expect.
John
2023-08-19
9/10
The staff was extremely helpful and attentive all the time. The breakfast had a good choice of options, bangers, fruit and eggs.
Henry
2023-08-08
9/10
Exceptional good budget hotel with highly courteous and knowledgeable staff who also supervised the service. Savoury and absolutely superb breakfast to start the day with good croissants, sausages and bacon.
James
2023-07-26
8/10
The property's location is great, next to a shopping mall. Plus, it is within easy walking distance of Poole Waterfront Museum.
Ashley
2023-07-26
7/10
Stayed in a comfortable quiet and air conditioned room with a spacious bathroom. Respectful staff, fast check-in and fantastic bar.
Max
2023-07-24
7/10
Reasonably priced place, had a really nice stay for our one night. Got double room with coffee, fluffy towels, for example as expected. The location of the hotel was perfect, very close to the town centre. The main bar was fantastic and the staff were pleasant and really good.
Julian
2023-07-01
9/10
Fast check-in, parking onsite. Knowledgeable staff, excellent location to the shop The staff where lovely a lady called Alina was very nice.
Sophie
2023-06-27
8/10
The hotel had magnificent location adjacent to the harbour through the shopping complex. I usually went to Taco Bell to grab a bite.
Gordon
2023-06-24
8/10
The continental breakfast with tomatoes and fresh eggs and pineapple is the highlight. The property has a good and ideal location, near to quay as well as Waterfront with plenty of choices of eating venues. You can relax at Delfino Lounge, located nearby.
Tom
2023-06-13
8/10
The hotel was impeccably clean and staff were extremely helpful and attentive, everything was very comfortable. The breakfast was warm, they offered bangers, fruit, and eggs. Central location was a plus. Besides, I was near a lake and a park.
Raymond
2023-05-28
7/10
The location is perfectly comfortable on the early ferry, next to a theatre and a lighthouse. Don't forget to visit nearby Marks & Spencer, they have best coffee ever.
Dean
2023-05-24
9/10
My room was both practical and airy with bathroom, ample space, all the amenities.
Sylvia
2023-05-20
9/10
It was reasonably priced, the hotel was fairly clean, and the staff were pleasant. I loved the property!
Julia
2023-05-14
7/10
The double room was tastefully decorated and had climate control and coffee facilities. The location was easy by the town center, short walk from the train station.
Paul
2023-05-08
7/10
The property is perfectly clean with a modern design, and the continental breakfast is hot. It has perfect and magnificent location to see The Dolphin Centre. The outdoor bar is fantastic, truly enjoyed this place. Nothing too much trouble, we will be back when in Poole.
Views are not very nice.
Stuart
2023-04-18
9/10
Accommodation was a nice size and bright, beds were comfortable. The rooms were nicely furnished and air conditioned with private bathrooms.
Dick
2023-04-05
9/10
Rooms are double superior and air-conditioned with fluffy towels as well as bedroom, food is fab!
Andrew
2023-04-01
8/10
I've had a really good stay on a business trip. The continental breakfast included fruit, bangers and eggs, but I didn't have time and didn't try all the menu. It was in a central setting by bus terminus. I had lunch in Kfc, located nearby.
John
2023-03-24
7/10
It's bright hotel with attentive staff who also supervised the service. Fabulous and decent meals. Stunning and handy location, near everything. Again, not far from The Dolphin Centre.
A little tired bathroom.
Ernie
2023-03-22
7/10
My room with good facilities, ironing board, for example was spotlessly clean. The hotel had a central location next dual carriagewAy.
John
2023-03-17
7/10
Fast check in and very efficient service overall. Easy parking onsite. Location close to shopping centres, and Positioned close to bus station.
Frank
2023-03-01
9/10
The service was very efficient, the food was nice. Got wake up service free of charge, not bad too. This exceptional hotel was in central location by the sea. Besides, we were close to the restaurants and boat rides in the Quay area of Poole, the shopping places and public areas.
William
2023-02-24
9/10
The property is exceptional, it has highly courteous staff who also supervised the service. The hotel is in the central location close to the railway. And it's close to a flyover, and the main shopping areas.
David
2023-02-20
7/10
I asked for double room and it was cheap. The location was stunning, close to town attractions, better than I ever had before.
Mike
2023-02-08
8/10
We had bangers, fruit and eggs for breakfast, it was decent.
Arthur
2023-01-23
7/10
Everything was excellent, had a fairly nice stay for a short visit. This was an incredible location short walk to Poole, town centre and the ferry. It was not too far away from Kfc, serving fast food.
Alan
2023-01-08
8/10
It's an enchanting hotel in Poole. Handy location near to town center, you can walk everywhere. For tea and goodies visit Marks & Spencer, located close by. They serve excellent food, have plenty of options to choose from.
Ian
2023-01-06
8/10
Excellent food in the restaurant, savoury breakfast with powdered scrambled egg, copious amount plus sausages. Very good services. The easy check-in process too. Easy and decent location in Poole, adjacent to a shopping centre and bus station and Quay areas. Nearby Delfino Lounge - great place to chill out.
Michael
2022-12-23
9/10
Everything in this clean hotel was perfect. Pleasant place and unbeatable location close enough to the Quay and shops. Besides, excellent for visiting The Dolphin Centre. Easy check-in and late check-out, parking onsite.
John
2022-11-25
8/10
Central location close to transport, a nice pub and the harbour, it was in a good area. Also, the place was a 10-15 minute walk from Poole Park. I got savoury and tasty breakfasts with cooked bacon and the toast.
Chris
2022-11-23
8/10
Secure central location, near the restaurant and the harbour. For tea or coffee visit Marks & Spencer nearby.
Matthew
2022-11-19
8/10
Enjoyed my stay, it was really really nice. The best great budget hotel I ever visited before. Everyone was pleasant and efficient. The location was marvellous - ease of access to Signpost.
Gary
2022-11-09
9/10
The breakfast was savoury with various option and with brilliant food.
George
2022-11-09
9/10
The staff was flexible, provided an early check-in and a late check-out. The venue was in a central location really close to the quay as well as bars, restaurants. And it was just a short walk away from Boating Lake.
William
2022-10-25
8/10
I liked 1 night in this property. The hotel was great budget, spent my time lovely here. The beds and pillow were comfy. The location of the venue was secure - a 10-15 minute walking distance from a seat cinema. The facilities were modern too.
Valerie
2022-10-20
8/10
The staff is welcoming, makes sure that the place is fairly clean.
Stephen
2022-10-10
8/10
All good - we liked this low-budget hotel - the food was brilliant and the staff were polite and attentive. Our queen room was bright for how dated the bedrooms are.
Robert
2022-10-05
9/10
It was not far from the harbour, the centre and Poole, stunning and handy location overall. Plus it was just 1 km from Boat Trips.
Wilfrid
2022-10-03
9/10
The staff were superfriendly and we enjoyed to be here.
Paul
2022-09-14
9/10
The location was secure, relatively near The Dolphin Centre. The food was fine with plenty of alternatives. The staff were efficient and welcoming in case of questions.
Frances
2022-09-11
9/10
Staff and location were fantastic, we loved that everything was perfect. You could leave a car onsite.
Helen
2022-08-14
8/10
Came here for 2 night stay, had a really nice experience. The location couldn't be more brilliant to the quay. Cafe Beales located 1 km away was a nice surprise.
William
2022-08-13
8/10
I had a really really nice stay at this cheap hotel. The venue was set in the central position near to Sandbanks, the Quay, and bus station. I was surprised at nearby Beales, they had some goodies, drinks. The bar was fantastic with incredibly welcoming and accommodating staff. The rooms were neat and fully-equipped and the service excellent.
George
2022-08-10
9/10
Fairly clean, convenient hotel with a friendly reception.
Matt
2022-08-02
9/10
The queen room I got was complete with good facilities as well as a shower.
Mark
2022-07-04
8/10
The whole experience was very comfortable. I liked staff and location of the hotel. The breakfast had lots of eggs, porridge, cereals, fruit and toast. They had an efficient check-in for at night. I found a bar in the reception.
Sophie
2022-06-19
9/10
Enjoyed it during our really really nice stay. Staff and rooms were perfect, but most important - the hotel was clean. Everything was modern, the staff were attentive. The location for Poole was brilliant, not far from Quay, town centre & Poole Quay, the bus station and harbour.
Trevor
2022-06-12
8/10
Everything was very clean, including staff and location, its excellent wi-fi. Late check-out was useful.
June
2022-06-10
8/10
The hotel is pleasant, clean, has amazing staff and rooms.
Christian
2022-04-25
7/10
It is clean, stunningly beautiful hotel, that has pleasant staff and cleanliness.
Unfortunately internet was terrible.
George
2022-03-03
9/10
Professional, overall clean hotel with very efficient service. Non-smoking and nice styled units by the breakfast. Good area, central location near shops and restaurants and the park and the shopping centre.
John
2022-02-17
9/10
The rooms with a shower as well as good facilities.
John
2022-01-27
9/10
The hotel had a central location and it was a short way from a seat cinema. Plenty of food at the breakfast, including cereals, fruit, toast, porridge and fresh bread.
Margaret
2022-01-25
8/10
Liked almost every detail, including staff and food, they were perfect.
Simon
2021-12-30
8/10
I loved the hotel and its comfortable decor, it was an incredible experience.
John
2021-12-29
8/10
I loved it, the hotel is clean, has very good staff and cleanliness. It was reasonably priced.
Mary
2021-12-18
9/10
A warm stay at this spectacular and centrally situated hotel!
Glenn
2021-11-22
8/10
The train station was close to the hotel.
Sarah
2021-11-09
8/10
Grand old hotel with customer-focused staff and premium wi-fi. I liked a stylish decor and vintage furniture. Large breakfast, accommodating service. Furthermore, the parking was nearby and convenient.
Arthur
2021-10-21
9/10
Majestic hotel, super location, brilliant food.
Derek
2021-09-25
8/10
A delightful stay and good value.
Eddie
2021-09-20
9/10
We loved the hotel, it was well placed and fairly clean. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and it was great having TV, fridge and coffee. Handy location, just a short stroll away from boat trips. Exceptional customer care too.
George
2021-08-24
9/10
Breakfast was varied in combination with fabulous staff. The staff did all they can for a PLEASANT stay. Hotel was extremely clean and I had a well furnished room. Ideal location to poole quay. Brilliant service here. Besides, parking was available on site.
George
2021-07-08
9/10
We were there for 2 nights, overall had a decent stay. The hotel was quite clean and the interior was smart. Helpful service, provided by the extremely helpful stuff. The location was perfectly comfortable, not too far from the dolphin centre. Bar was pretty tiny.
Pamela
2021-06-18
8/10
exceptionally clean and fully booked place and the breakfast was tasty. great room amenities like climate control, flat-screen tv and coffee facilities.
Mark
2021-06-04
9/10
Absolutely superb breakfast with a lot variety of options, great budget and spotless place. The bkfast staff was always available while I needed it. Bathroom was exceptionally clean.
Charles
2021-05-05
9/10
I loved brilliant location, comfy rooms and very welcoming staff...
John
2021-04-21
9/10
The place overall is very neat & great modern. They have decent fruit, bacon and bangers for continental breakfast...
Unwelcoming area.
John
2020-09-25
9/10
Would recommend this accommodation.
Bruce
2020-05-06
9/10
Located 400 metres from the hotel, Sprinkles Gelato was a good choice. The staff here was efficient. 20 minutes drive to the airport.
Kevin
2020-01-09
8/10
The hotel was located near to touristic places such as brownsea island. We loved holiday inn express poole. Very easy to get from Bournemouth airport, just 15 km.
