Holiday Inn Express Arras, an IHG Hotel (Arras, France)

You won’t find a better location in the city than this hotel. It’s right across from the train station and within walking distance of all the most interesting spots. So there’s no need for taxis or public transport during your stay here.

It’s not often that a car park comes in for special praise from guests but the parking area at this hotel offers direct access to the lobby which a lot of guests are quite happy about. It is also underground and reasonably charged given that it’s in the c

This is a great hotel but the staff are even greater. They have helped out many guests that have had problems in the city. From tips on where to eat to helping translate for guests, they have done it all and will baulk at nothing.

Even when the heating is turned off you may find that there isn’t much air in the room. They can get quite stuffy and you may not find it too comfortable when trying to get a good night’s rest.

If you like listening to trains throughout the night then you may have found your hotel, otherwise you might want to ask for a room at the rear of the hotel as that is where it is quietest. It’s not too noisy, but for light sleepers it may be an issue.

If you have work to do that requires an internet connection you shouldn’t rely on the hotel Wi-Fi as it comes and goes throughout the day and night. It’s a free service and as such something that many have come to expect.