Holiday Inn Express Hastings by IHG

Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating

2★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 521 reviews

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Peace of Mind Score

medium confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.6★ guest rating

Location & access

3.7★ location/transit/airport access; 39 km from the city centre

Trust & class

521 reviews, 2-star, 11 amenities

Price fairness

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Not enough peers to judge price fairness.

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Fitness77% positive · 9% negative

Hot Tub80% positive · 0% negative

Breakfast90% positive · 6% negative

Pool89% positive · 6% negative

Bar79% positive · 14% negative

Gym71% positive · 0% negative

Free breakfast

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiFree parkingIndoor poolHot tubAir conditioningFitness centerAccessibleBusiness centerKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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