Holiday Inn Express Burnley M65 Jct 10 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.
For a reliable, well-reviewed room at the lowest price among our Burnley picks, this is an easy booking, especially if you drive. If you want spa facilities or a more distinctive stay, our other two picks offer that at a higher price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Drivers, work travellers and families on a budget are the natural audience. The hotel lists free parking, family rooms, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. As its name says, it is built around a motorway junction, so it is practical for arriving by car.
It is tagged as pet-friendly, but the pet policy and fee are not confirmed in our data, so check first.
Skip it if you want a spa or a 5-star setting. This is a 3-star hotel, and both alternatives in our list aim higher.
Location and getting around
The address is 55 Pendle Way. Guests rate the location 8.7 out of 10.
The only nearby place in our data is Colne, 8.6 km away, which works out to about 108 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so you will need a car, public transport or a taxi to get there. We do not have walking times to Burnley town centre, so check the map before booking if you want to explore on foot.
What guests say
The score is 8.7 out of 10 from 1,741 reviews, a large enough sample to trust the number.
Staff get the most praise: friendly, helpful and efficient, with a warm welcome at the desk. Breakfast is the other highlight. Guests mention a buffet with a wide choice of hot and cold food.
The one recurring complaint is about pillows. Most guests find the mattresses comfortable, but some say the pillows are too hard or too thick. If you are fussy about pillows, it may be worth packing your own or asking at reception.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
The reference price was €106.67 a night, about €213 for two nights, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. That is 37% below the median of €168.91. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, our Best Value pick, was €253.90 a night with a score of 9.1 and 4 stars. Fence Gate Lodge, our Luxury pick, was €168.91 a night with 8.8 and 5 stars. So you save around €60 a night against Fence Gate and nearly €150 against Crow Wood, while giving up a little on score.
Why it made our top 3
Only 3 eligible hotels made our Burnley comparison, and this one had the lowest reference price once the upscale slot was set aside. Its 8.7 score was the lowest of the three, but the gap is small and it rests on 1,741 reviews.
Before you book
Breakfast options listed include continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the booking terms.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the cancellation policy before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is parking free at Holiday Inn Express Burnley?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm any conditions for your dates when you book.
Is breakfast included?
Not confirmed in our data. A buffet with several dietary options and breakfast to go is listed, and guests praise the choice, so check whether your rate covers it.
Can I walk to Colne?
Not realistically. Colne is about 8.6 km away, around 108 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, so plan on a car, public transport or a taxi.
How much does it cost per night?
The reference price was €106.67 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.
Are the beds comfortable?
Most guests find the mattresses comfortable. Some say the pillows are too hard or thick, so ask at reception if that bothers you.