Holiday Inn Southend by IHG
Rooftop dining with runway views by the terminal
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
The rooftop restaurant and bar is the signature feature here, looking straight over the runway while the rest of the hotel runs a practical four-star operation underneath it: a business centre, full-service laundry and fitness center for anyone stopping over on a work trip, alongside room service for evenings that run past dinner. Warners Bridge is three minutes on foot and Southend Central Museum & Planetarium a short taxi ride away, giving a free hour somewhere to go before check-out. The property is smoke-free throughout and pet-friendly, with accessible rooms available. Air conditioning runs through every room rather than relying on an open window, and the four-star rating shows in the consistency of the furnishings rather than any single standout extra beyond the rooftop view itself.
- Rooftop restaurant
- Business centre
- Full-service laundry
- Fitness center
Our take
I would choose Holiday Inn Southend by IHG for a stopover near London Southend Airport where a rooftop restaurant with runway views is a real draw. The business centre, fitness center and full-service laundry suit a working trip, and Warners Bridge is a three-minute walk. Breakfast and parking are paid, so I would check what your booking includes. An 8.6 rating from more than 1,700 reviews points to dependable quality.
- Book the rooftop restaurant ahead for a window table if watching departures matters to you.
- Confirm breakfast and parking costs when booking, both are extras rather than included.
- Ask for a business centre slot in advance if you need same-day printing.
Why we love it
- Rooftop restaurant with runway views
- Full-service laundry for work trips
- Business centre and fitness center on site
- Three minutes' walk to Warners Bridge
Why guests love itHoliday Inn Southend by IHG is a 4-star hotel rated 8.6 from more than 1,700 reviews. A rooftop restaurant with runway views is the highlight, and Warners Bridge is a three-minute walk away. Rooms come with air conditioning, and a business centre, a fitness center and full-service laundry are available for a working stopover or a longer family trip. Breakfast and parking are paid rather than included in an all-inclusive rate.