Holiday Inn Express Arras by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a well reviewed, central three-star with a buffet breakfast at a price below the local median. Drivers should plan ahead for a tight car park entrance, and anyone chasing the lowest price can save a little at our Budget pick.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value choice in Arras. It suits couples, small families and travellers who want a predictable chain hotel close to the main squares and the train station. Family rooms are listed, and so is air conditioning, which not every hotel in a small French city offers.
The listing also flags it as pet friendly. Rules and fees for pets are not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before you travel with an animal.
Skip it if you want the cheapest room in town or more character. Our data says nothing about room size, decor or noise, and lists no spa, pool or restaurant.
Location and getting around
The address is 3, Rue Du Docteur Brassart. Guests describe a short walk to the town centre, the main squares and the train station, and the location score is 9 out of 10.
By our straight-line estimates, the Abbey of Saint-Vaast is about 0.7 km away, roughly 9 minutes on foot. Arras Cathedral is about 0.8 km, around 10 minutes. The Arras Memorial is about 1.4 km, close to 18 minutes. These are estimates rather than measured routes, so allow a little extra time.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.6 out of 10 from 2,788 reviews, a large sample for a city of this size. It sits joint 3rd of the 6 eligible hotels we compared in Arras.
Two things come up again and again. First, the location: guests like being able to walk to the centre and to the station. Second, the breakfast: a varied buffet with hot and cold items, fresh fruit and pastries.
The main complaint is parking. There are secure underground spaces with lift access, but guests say the entrance is tight and hard to find. If you have a large car, ask the hotel for directions and the entrance size before you arrive.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults came to about €97.50 per night. That is 17% below the sample median of €117.50. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Moderne, is also three stars and scores 8.2 at about €91.40 per night. Our Luxury pick, Mercure Arras Centre Gare, is four stars and scores 8.8 at about €139.30 per night.
So the Moderne saves about €6 a night but scores lower, while the Mercure adds a star and a little more score for about €42 more.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Arras. Our Best Value slot balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price, so it is not always the cheapest option.
Here the case is clear. A score of 8.6 backed by almost 2,800 reviews, a location score of 9 and a price 17% under the median is a strong combination for one hotel.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included in your rate. The buffet is a highlight in reviews, but inclusion depends on the rate you pick.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and the cancellation policy carefully. If you drive, confirm the parking price and how to find the entrance. If you bring a pet, confirm the rules in writing.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Holiday Inn Express Arras close to the train station?
Guests say it is a short walk to the train station as well as the town centre and main squares. The location score is 9 out of 10.
How far is the hotel from Arras Cathedral?
About 0.8 km in a straight line, roughly 10 minutes on foot. The Abbey of Saint-Vaast is a little closer, at around 9 minutes.
Does the hotel have parking?
Guests mention secure underground parking with lift access. They also say the entrance is tight and hard to find, and the price is not confirmed in our data, so ask the hotel before arriving.
What is breakfast like?
It is a buffet, and guests praise the variety of hot and cold items, fresh fruit and pastries. Check whether it is included in your rate.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was about €97.50 per night. Prices change, so check today's price for your dates.