Holiday Inn Express breakfast is usually included in the room rate — a self-serve bar buffet. Full Holiday Inn restaurants charge £15.99–£19.99 per adult. Weekend finish is 11am — the latest of any major UK hotel chain. Quality is good but it is significantly more expensive than Premier Inn at £12.99.
Holiday Inn vs Holiday Inn Express — Key Difference
There are two distinct Holiday Inn brands in the UK and their breakfast offerings are completely different. Knowing which one you are staying at changes everything:
| Brand | Breakfast Included? | Typical Price | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express | Usually yes — in room rate | Included (check rate) | Self-serve bar buffet |
| Holiday Inn (full) | Usually charged separately | £15.99–£19.99 adults | Full restaurant hot and cold buffet |
Holiday Inn Breakfast Times 2026
| Day | Full Holiday Inn | Holiday Inn Express |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 6:30am – 10:30am | 6:00am – 9:30am |
| Saturday – Sunday | 7:00am – 11:00am | 7:00am – 10:00am |
| Bank Holidays | 7:00am – 11:00am | 7:00am – 10:00am |
The 11am weekend finish at full Holiday Inn hotels is the latest of any major UK hotel chain — later than Premier Inn’s 10:30am and significantly later than Travelodge’s 10am. For late weekend risers, Holiday Inn is the most accommodating choice.
Holiday Inn Breakfast Price 2026
| Type | Adult Price | Child Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn (full) | £15.99–£19.99 | £9.99–£12.99 | Varies by location. London is higher end. |
| Holiday Inn Express | Usually included | Usually included | Check your specific rate — some discounted rates exclude breakfast |
What’s on the Holiday Inn Breakfast Menu?
Full Holiday Inn — Hot Buffet
- Full cooked items: sausages, back bacon, scrambled eggs, poached eggs on request, baked beans, hash browns, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, black pudding
- Chef-cooked egg station at larger hotels
- Smoked salmon at most full Holiday Inn locations
- Fresh pastries — croissants, pain au chocolat, Danish pastries
- Full cold continental: cheese, cold meats, yoghurts, fresh fruit
- Pancakes or waffles at selected locations
Holiday Inn Express — Bar Breakfast
- Self-serve hot items: sausages, scrambled eggs, baked beans, hash browns
- Cereals, toast, pastries, yoghurts, fresh fruit
- Coffee and juice machines, self-serve
- Simpler than full Holiday Inn but good value when included
Is Holiday Inn Breakfast Worth It? Honest Verdict
BritBreakfast Verdict: 4/5 for Full Holiday Inn — Good But Expensive
Full Holiday Inn breakfast at £15.99–£19.99 is genuinely good — wider menu than Premier Inn, better egg options, smoked salmon, chef-cooked station at larger hotels, and the best weekend finish (11am) in the market. But at up to £7 more per person than Premier Inn’s £12.99, the value question depends on how much you eat and how much you value the experience. Holiday Inn Express breakfast, where included in the room rate, is excellent value and hard to argue against. For everyday business travel, Premier Inn wins on value. For a slow weekend morning where experience matters, Holiday Inn earns its premium.
Holiday Inn vs Premier Inn Breakfast — Direct Comparison
| Factor | Holiday Inn (full) | Premier Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Adult price | £15.99–£19.99 | £12.99 |
| Hot buffet | Wider — egg station, pancakes | Standard but consistent |
| Cold continental | Extensive — salmon, cheese, meats | Good — pastries, fruit |
| Weekend finish | 11:00am | 10:30am |
| Value for money | Good if you maximise the buffet | Better overall value |
| Best for | Weekend stays, families | Everyday stays, value |
For the full ranking of all hotel breakfasts, see our best full English breakfast UK guide. For budget options near any Holiday Inn, check our cheapest breakfast UK guide.
Full Holiday Inn serves breakfast 6:30am–10:30am Monday to Friday and 7am–11am Saturday to Sunday. Holiday Inn Express runs 6am–9:30am weekdays and 7am–10am weekends. The 11am weekend finish at full Holiday Inn is the latest of any major UK hotel chain. Always confirm with your specific hotel as times vary.
Holiday Inn Express breakfast is included in most room rates. The Express brand markets its bar breakfast as a key feature of the stay. However, some heavily discounted advance rates exclude breakfast — always check what is included in your specific booking before assuming it is free.
Full Holiday Inn breakfast costs £15.99 to £19.99 for adults and £9.99 to £12.99 for children, depending on location. London hotels are at the higher end. Holiday Inn Express breakfast is usually included in the room rate. Both are more expensive than Premier Inn at £12.99 and Travelodge at £10.95.
Full Holiday Inn breakfast has more variety — egg stations, smoked salmon, wider cold continental, and the latest weekend finish at 11am. But it costs £3–7 more per adult. For everyday value, Premier Inn at £12.99 wins. For a special weekend stay where experience and time matter, full Holiday Inn justifies the premium at most locations.
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