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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and conference space at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Sage Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a brown headboard.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a television.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

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

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

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
Map
Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, England, CM77 7AB

What's nearby

  • An elephant walking on rocky terrain with dense green foliage in the background.
    Colchester Zoo
    27 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • A stone commemorative plaque at Castle Park, marking the 100th anniversary of its opening in 1892.
    Colchester Castle Park
    43 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Flitch Way Country Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Great Notley Country Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Essex
    49 min drive - 36.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Elena's Bistro
    3 min drive
  • Astronomer
    1 min drive
  • Boars Head
    3 min drive
  • The Nags Head
    3 min drive
  • The Picture Palace
    3 min drive

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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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Null
  • 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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)

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

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1007 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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2nd stay this time with family , great room size , excellent power shower and fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms was really nice and cosy and the staff were really helpful 😊.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Polite staff! The room was clean but stains on the floor. Overall, we did enjoy staying at Braintree.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very helpful and personable reception staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Easy parking and very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff were all very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice clean room friendly staff very helpful good breakfast would definitely recommend hotel to others ,this is my 2nd time visiting there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean and staff were very helpful when needed. I would stay again at this hotel. Food was excellent 👌.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Rooms comfortable staff helpful and friend breakfast is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, great breakfast & very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, nice room, safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay!!! It would be nicer to check out one hour later. Our room was clean and it had the necessary amenities. The breakfast was free and very nice and parking was free too. The only issue was outside noise from the busy road due to petrol station, M&S and Tobi Carvery. Although, I really recommend it specially for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for Braintree, Chelmsford and stanstead airport, just off A120 . 5 min drive to Freeport . There’s a petrol station and carvery restaurant within walking distance . Room was on ground floor ( only downside you can hear upstairs if they are noisy ) otherwise tv is unusually loud volume ( mine was on 7 ) room was big with ironing board , hairdryer , proper mugs. Shower pressure was best ever 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff very welcoming breakfast really good rooms could be a look better needs a few repairs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t knock out stay. Good price, late bar, bacon crispy! Plus Becky went out of her way to accommodate all our requests. Excellent care and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great room Ground location what we wanted Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was good, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms staff excellent, breakfast amazing.. Check in girls very helpful!..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, great location for Stansted Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Great, friendly staff throughout our stay, including team working tirelessly to keep breakfast buffet topped up. Good-sized and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I overnighted here for an early flight from Stansted the next morning. The hotel is easy to find, just off the main road, and a short walk to the airport bus' stop. The staff were very friendly and the room was clean. Sadly I had to catch the bus before breakfast opened. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super value for money, great staff friendly and professional. Good breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026