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Holiday Inn Express Southwark by IHG vs The Z Hotel Strand
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in London — score, location, comfort and price.
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This London matchup — Holiday Inn Express Southwark by IHG versus The Z Hotel Strand — is a clear contrast. The core dynamic: one property leading across the board.
Moderate confidence
Short version: The Z Hotel Strand wins overall, but it's The Z Hotel Strand leads in most categories.
If you only remember one thing
Clear edge to The Z Hotel Strand (75.21 vs 66.23). The 8.98-point spread isn't just numerical — it shows up in guest experience, value, or location.
Choose Holiday Inn Express Southwark by IHG
- You prefer the overall profile of Holiday Inn Express Southwark by IHG
Choose The Z Hotel Strand
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | Holiday Inn Express Southwark by IHG | The Z Hotel Strand |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 87.40 | 88.80 |
| Value | 60.46 | 71.38 |
| Location | 64.29 | 89.70 |
| Comfort | 64.40 | 64.80 |
| Services | 45.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 66.23 | 75.21 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to The Z Hotel Strand, slightly (1.4 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to The Z Hotel Strand, noticeably (10.92 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to The Z Hotel Strand, clearly (25.41 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort is essentially tied between the two.
Services: Services goes to The Z Hotel Strand, slightly (5 pts gap).
Price
Holiday Inn Express Southwark by IHG
EUR 137
Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
The Z Hotel Strand
EUR 99
Queen Room (Without Window)
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsNon-smoking rooms
Only Holiday Inn Express Southwark by IHG
Family roomsFree WifiParking on sitePrivate ParkingWifi in all areas
Only The Z Hotel Strand
Air conditioningConciergeHeatingSmoke alarmsToilet with grab railsWheelchair accessible