Express by Holiday Inn London-Wimbledon-South

Introduction: The Express Wimbledon South is located in Colliers Wood and is a 2 minute walk from Colliers Wood tube station. From the station into central London is 30 minutes. The local areas main shopping takes place at the Savacentre supermarket. At the time of its opening it was the largest supermarket in Europe and still remains one of the largest. More extensive shopping is located in Wimbledon proper at the Centre Court Shopping Centre which is just over 1 mile from the hotel. London two largest airports can be conveniently travelled from or to the hotel using the M25. For Heathrow you link to the M25 via the A3 dual carriageway and for Gatwick you use the A24 or A23. Expect the journeys to both take around 40 minutes in normal traffic. In actual fact the closest airport is London Biggin Hill where its possible to charter an aircraft to any worldwide destination. The airport is perhaps best known though for its annual air show which started in 1963 and can attract near to 100,000 spectators. The air show here is the largest privately run Air Show anywhere in Europe. The hotel is very convenient for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships which is just 1.8 miles from here. The All England Tennis club where the event is held has a museum which is worth a trip any time of the year. Other local sporting arenas include Wimbledon Football Club and greyhound stadium which is 4.3 miles way. Streatham has an ice skating rink located just over 2 miles from here and the Crystal Palace National Sports Stadium is 4.5 miles away. Definitely worth a visit during your stay if you have the time are major attractions of Kew Gardens (6.6 miles) and Hampton Court (7.2 miles). Local attractions include Abbey Mills craft fair and market (0.3 miles) and Deen City Farm and Riding School (0.5 miles)
Hotel
Like all hotels under the 'express' branding the hotel seeks to cater for both the business traveller as well as the holiday maker.
The hotels bedrooms amenities include cable TV and pay movies, iron and ironing board, hanging closet, individually controlled air-conditioning, double glazing, tea/coffee making facilities, modem connection, desk with light, hairdryer and en-suite facilities including power shower. Please note that all the rooms at the hotel are non-smoking. Five rooms are adapted for accessibility.
The hotels breakfast room is located on the ground floor and called the 'Great Room'. Breakfast choices include fruit juices, breads, rolls, fresh fruits, yoghurt, several cereals, coffee, sweets, and some cheese. Fruit and coffee are available all day. Breakfast is served 6.00am till 10.00am (weekdays), 6.30 till 11.30 (weekends). There is an area with vending machines that can be acessed at any time.
The hotel bar is open from noon till 01.00 (except Sundays) exclusively for residents and their guests only. A large selection of drinks and bottle beers are available along with arrangements with local restaurants including pizza delivery. There are a few restaurants and bars in the vicinity including the 'Spice of Raj' which is across the road from the hotel.
For the business traveller the hotel has 3 air-conditioned meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 50 delegates banquet style. Provided amenities include a coffee machine, OHP, Screen, Flip Chart, TV and VCR.
The public areas of the hotel have a WIFI connection (charge) and pc hire is available. The staff are happy to advise first time visitors to London of the best places to eat and see.