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Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1

3.0 of 5
Ballymena Road | M2, Junction 1, Antrim BT41 4LL, Northern Ireland
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Kinnegad, Ireland
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27 reviews 27 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here again and the standards improve. The food has improved significantly here and seems to have gone from microwave special to freshly cooked - a great improvement. I had scampi which was clearly freshly cooked and I couldn't finish it all. My wife had steak which was excellent. The staff were great. We were booked in by Joe, who... More

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Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

My wife and I Returned from Portugal on a late flight a couple of weeks ago, called in after midnight and still managed to get a good room at the standard room rate. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. The bar stayed open quite late which was great and the Breakfast the next morning was very good, with a... More

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you for such a positive review of the Holiday Inn Express Antrim. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found it to be excellent value. We pride ourselves on providing excellent quality and customer service. I will certainly pass on your comments to our staff who will be delighted. We have a lot of... More

Armagh, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

friendly and helpful staff hotel was very clean and tidy very good value for the price we enjoyed our stay and would go back to this hotel If you forget any toiletries, all you have to do is ring reception and they will be delivered to your room, free of charge.

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you so much for writing a review on the Holiday Inn Express Antrim, I am pleased your stay with us was a positive one. We pride ourselves on providing excellent quality and customer service. I am glad you found the hotel to be so clean and the service you received was also good. Thank you again and we hope... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

You can't fail to like staying in this hotel. This was our fifth time at this hotel and it never fails to impress. The hotel itself is in good location and is staffed by what I reckon must be the nicest staff I have ever come across in any hotel - Take Note IHG as your staff members here are... More

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, It was so nice to see you and your family visiting us again, we love having you here. Our breakfast is slightly different from other express hotels as we have the fully cooked breakfast and I am delighted you and your family enjoyed it. We value all of your feedback and comments... More

BALLYMENA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

great hotel, easy check in , rooms clean, warm and spacious, staff friendly and very helpful , breakfast was warm and plentyful, overall fantastic value for your money . very handy to junction 1 outlet and only 20 mins to belfast , bar has good tv, soft seating and free parking. will stay again soon.

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of the Holiday Inn Express Antrim I was delighted to read that your stay with us was a positive one. We value each and every review and comment made by our guests and continually strive to acheive excellent service and quality. I am pleased that you found the hotel to... More

Antrim, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013 via mobile

Great hotel great food warm friendly and clean. Beside junction One outlet centre everything at your doorstep. Very close to Belfast International Airport something like a 15 minute drive away its the ideal location

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Holiday Inn Express Antrim I am delighted to read that you had a great stay with us especially with great feedback in all areas of service. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and quality and we value each and every comment from our guests. Reviews like... More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Stayed at this hotel for 5 days while working at Belfast airport on nights.The staff were very warm and friendly, nothing was a problem..quality of the rooms was impeccable,along with food which was great. I would certainly stay there again.....

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Holiday Inn Express Antrim I was delighted to read of how much you enjoyed your time spent with us, I think I speak for all of the staff when I say it was a pleasure to have you stay with us, your smile was infectious and we loved... More

Yorkshire, UK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Stayed at this hotel ready for an early morning flight with easyjet back to Manchester. It's a typical Holiday Inn express, nothing fancy. Room was fine, although the extra bed for our daughter was a bit uncomfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean. There was a 'help yourself' breakfast buffet from 4am which we used, with proper... More

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Holiday Inn Express Antrim We value each comment and review our guests take the time to write. We pride ourselves on the customer service we provide and are continually striving to improve on providing excellent customer service and quality within the hotel. I am pleased that you choose... More

Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed here with hubby and 2 young kids. Room was clean and spacious but sofa bed was really uncomfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast had really good choice and very tasty. We had evening meals which were nice. If there's nothing on the menu suitable there are ample restaurants and bars a matter of steps away. This is a... More

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KLavery, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Holiday Inn Express Antrim I was delighted to read that your stay with us was a pleasant one. We value every comment from our guests and continually work to improve guest service and experience in all areas, Breakfast at the hotel is very different to most Holiday Inn... More

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

The location of this hotel is fine, the staff were fine, the breakfast was pretty good. However, some of the other guests were far from fine..........we were kept awake by a number of them roaming around the corridors at 2am knocking on each other's doors and generally being extremely noisy. It took three phone calls to reception to get the... More

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KLavery, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1, responded to this review
28 March 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your stay at the Holiday Inn Express, Antrim. We take all of our guest comments very serious and I am disappointed that your experience was not a postive one. We pride ourselves on delivering a high level of customer service to all our guests. On this occasion I realise... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Antrim m2, Jct.1 Hotel Antrim
Holiday Inn Express Antrim m2, Jct.1 Hotel
Holiday Inn Antrim
Antrim Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Antrim M2, JCT.1 Northern Ireland
Address: Ballymena Road | M2, Junction 1, Antrim BT41 4LL, Northern Ireland
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Region: United Kingdom > Northern Ireland > County Antrim > Antrim
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Antrim
Price range (per night): 86 AUD - 111 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Express by Holiday Inn Antrim is located at Junction One, Irelands largest International Shopping Outlet. Ideally located within a two minutes drive of the M2 motorway, Express by Holiday Inn Antrim is only 20 miles and a 15 minute drive from Belfast. And short drives from the towns of Ballymena and Coleraine. Londonderry is also not far from the location. Belfast International Airport is less than 5 minutes away. This budget hotel in Antrim has 90 stylish but simply decorated bedrooms, all with Sky TV, tea/coffee making facilities, power showers, broadband internet and desk top workspace. The hotel prides itself on its vibrant friendly approach. Every guest is made to feel at home as soon as they walk through the door. ... more   less 
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