Holiday Inn Express Luoyang City Center
by the TopOfHotel team
Holiday Inn Express is the 4-star IHG pick in the centre of town — free breakfast, fair price.
Holiday Inn Express is the 4-star IHG pick in the centre of town — free breakfast, fair price.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Holiday Inn Express Luoyang City Center is a 4-star IHG property that pulls a steady crowd of business travellers who want an international brand on a mid-range budget. It scores 8.4/10 on Agoda. Rooms follow the standard Holiday Inn Express look — clean, modern, sized to the 4-star norm rather than generous. You get air-con, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a work desk and a tidy private bathroom. Front-desk staff manage passable English.
Food and amenities
The free breakfast buffet is included in every rate and is the brand's calling card the world over — consistent, with both Chinese and Western plates. There's a full gym and an on-site restaurant, plus a 24-hour front desk and parking. What you won't find is a pool or a spa, so set expectations accordingly.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in central Luoyang, a short walk from shopping malls and local restaurants. Luoyang Railway Station is about 2 km away. Longmen Grottoes is roughly 13 km out, about a 25-minute taxi, so plan the UNESCO caves as a half-day trip rather than a quick errand.
Things to know before booking
There's no pool and no spa here — this is a sleep-and-work base, not a resort. Standard rooms are clean but not especially spacious, so if you want room to spread out, look elsewhere. And the 13 km to Longmen Grottoes means you'll be taxiing out to the headline sight rather than strolling to it.
Our take
Holiday Inn Express is the pick for business travellers, IHG One Rewards members and anyone who wants a trusted international brand in Luoyang at a fair price — breakfast included.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Holiday Inn Express is an IHG brand you can rely on — you know what you're getting before you check in.
- Free breakfast buffet is included in every rate, the signature of Holiday Inn Express worldwide, with both Chinese and Western plates and consistent quality.
- Central Luoyang location, close to shopping malls and local restaurants, with the railway station about 2 km away.
- From around $43 a night, which is good value for an international brand in this city.
- Fast free Wi-Fi and a full gym, plus a 24-hour front desk.
- No pool and no spa, so it's a place to sleep and work rather than to lounge around.
- Standard rooms are clean and well-kept but not especially spacious.
- Longmen Grottoes is about 13 km away, roughly a 25-minute taxi, so the UNESCO caves are not a quick hop.
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Insider Tips
- Book direct on IHG.com for the best price, and members may get a room upgrade.
- Breakfast follows the standard Holiday Inn Express spread — get down before 8:30 for the widest choice.
- With the railway station only about 2 km away, a short taxi gets you to the high-speed trains without much fuss.