Holiday Inn Basildon By Ihg, Basildon
About the Hotel
Holiday Inn Basildon By IHG is located within the vibrant Festival Leisure Park, which offers a variety of dining and entertainment options. This hotel features modern accommodations, including new generation bedrooms designed for comfort and convenience. Its close proximity to train services allows easy access to London's business districts and attractions. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including lakeside gardens and a dedicated conference center.
Location
The hotel is conveniently situated just a 10-minute drive from the M25 and close to Basildon train station. Direct trains provide quick access to Central London, making it well-suited for business visits. Festival Leisure Park, which encloses this hotel, features numerous restaurants, a cinema, and other entertainment venues, making it an ideal base for exploring the Basildon area.
Rooms
The hotel offers 148 modern and well-appointed rooms, featuring a 40-inch flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Guests can choose between comfortable double, king-size, and twin room configurations, with options for a sofa bed for families. Each room includes a freshly updated bathroom with a large shower head and a pillow menu for personalized comfort. Executive rooms provide additional amenities such as bathrobes, mini-fridges, and complimentary snacks.
Eat & Drink
The on-site restaurant serves a full English breakfast buffet along with continental options, ensuring a variety of choices for every meal. Guests can dine overlooking the lake in a significantly relaxed atmosphere. In the Lounge Bar, light meals and drinks are available throughout the day, with outdoor seating for al fresco dining during warmer months. Kids 12 and under can enjoy free meals from the main menu when accompanied by an adult.
Leisure & Business
Holiday Inn Basildon features a dedicated conference center with seven naturally lit meeting rooms, suitable for events of varying sizes. Guests can enjoy free access to the Fitness First gym located nearby, and the lakeside garden is an inviting space for relaxation. On-site amenities include room service, complimentary Wi-Fi, and leisure facilities that accommodate both business and leisure travelers alike.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel rooms felt a little tired and basic with stains on the carpet, but they had a lovely view of the lake. The service was a mix of unwelcoming and helpful, with an overall ambition to ensure everyone felt welcome. The location was convenient for accessing various places in Basildon, close to entertainment amenities but with mixed opinions about the city. Dining experiences were pleasant, especially with thoughtful staff, but service times could get busy. The facilities offered were satisfactory.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. While the rooms were clean but a bit noisy due to outside disturbances, the service was a mix of standoffish encounters but also highlighted by an exceptional receptionist. The location was convenient overall, but noise from outside can be disruptive. Dining was decent, although timing and service could be improved. Facilities were standard.
The hotel had some positives like a convenient location for the leisure park and great assistance from the friendly staff. However, the room condition was a bit worn out and the dining experience fell short with cold food.
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