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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property
Guests can start their day with a meal at Sage Restaurant or get down to business in one of two meeting rooms at this welcoming Braintree hotel

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG (Braintree)
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Holiday Inn Express Braintree offers a warm welcome in the heart of town. Enjoy international cuisine at Sage Restaurant and a breakfast buffet. Rooms include WiFi, free self-parking, and access to a nearby indoor pool. The staff is notably helpful.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Braintree, Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is near the airport. Great Bardfield Cottage Museum and Colne Valley Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Witham Leisure Centre and Halstead Leisure Centre. Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and Copperfield Road Recreation Ground are also worth visiting. Visit our Braintree travel guide
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Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, England, CM77 7AB

What's nearby

  • Hylands House and Park
    Hylands House and Park
    42 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Flitch Way Country Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Great Notley Country Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Braintree Public Gardens
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Braintree Station
    7 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Picture Palace
    3 min drive
  • The Swan
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    2 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Eatons
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Hotel near the airport
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and conference space. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Sage Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, express check-out, and an elevator
  • 2 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sage Restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 220 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Flitch Way Country Park, Great Notley Country Park, and Braintree Public Gardens. Cressing Road Stadium and Braintree Village are also within 3 mi (5 km). Braintree Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times now, friendly welcome, comfy room Considering how close you are to busy roads very quiet Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room Ground location what we wanted Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doggy loves it here. Large ground floor room. Decent breakfast. Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, lovely shower and free breakfast was a real bonus. Would highly recommend for a hotel room at this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable facilities. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean and comfortable thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable bed good heating Lots of hot water great shower Really enjoyed breakfast Soya milk available
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean ry, polite staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly, efficient staff. Clean comfortable room and a lovely choice at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and friendly hotel. Good location for the Freeport etc . Basic but sufficient breakfast offer . Reception staff were really lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lyndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were excellent. Very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was ok. My room was ok (105) but during the night I had to open the window because of continued smell of cooking oil. Glad I stayed just the one night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is good,thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cerys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Debbie at reception along with her manager ensured that our impromptu stay was comfortable and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location for Stansted Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well laid out room. Perfect for my wife and I. Could do with more tea bags and milk and sugar but, thats a personal thing. Very comfy nights sleep and good choice of breakfasts to choose from. Courteous staff and attentive. Handy having a Toby Carvery opposite too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, ideal for working away. Nice staff. Good morning breakfast! Only downside the room was really cold.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent helpful staff. Large variety for breakfast. Love that you are able have an evening meal without leaving the hotel Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very comfortable with all amenities in place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel team/staff are absolutely excellent. They are helpful, friendly, professional and nothing is a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025