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Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Branford with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Exterior
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Free buffet breakfast
Exterior
Located in central Branford, Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven offers comfortable rooms, a breakfast buffet, indoor pool, business center, and in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff provides dry cleaning services and helpful assistance throughout your stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Shower) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Branford is home to Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chaffinch Island State Park and West Rock Ridge State Park, while Stony Creek Museum and Shoreline Trolley Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Connecticut Sportsplex or Payne Whitney Gymnasium.
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Map
309 E Main St, Branford, CT, 06405

What's nearby

  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stony Creek Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Connecticut Sportsplex - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Yale University - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 10 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Fiore - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Parthenon Diner Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG. In addition to a business center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and a computer station
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 820 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

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)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven
Holiday Inn Express Haven Motel Branford-New
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Haven

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG located?

Situated in Branford, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Branford Supply Pond, Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center, and Rose Vineyards. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Brewery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a family reunion. Hotel is near the city and
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Hot coffee always available and a wonderful full breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff and a delightful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was super nice and clean, pool was great and the breakfast in the morning was also good! Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in and out, room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

FREDERICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliness of the staff....the room was very comfortable spacious and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location, very clean, and the staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, clean rooms. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a good stay. The room was clean and spacious. Ok breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nice to an exhausted traveler to be surprised by a much better than average hotel! I even went for a dip in the pool! Thank you Holiday Inn 🏨
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located off the interstate and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Going down hill fast!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MaryBeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice clean hotel with a free breakfast not far from the New Haven Tweed airport. I had an early flight to catch and a rent car to return and it worked out great. Several nice restaurants nearby that I did not get to try but I did visit Lenny’s seafood on the Branford waterfront!! It was great!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk lady. :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, comfortable Holiday Inn Express. Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and clean. The lobby has a large seating area for breakfast with a solid array of food choices. There is also an indoor pool and ice machine. We have stayed here more than 3 times now while visiting family. It's a convenient way-point between Long Island and Rhode Island that meets all the needs of an overnight stay. Right off I-95, nearby groceries and amenities, and close to the Branford downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and neat. Breakfast was good. friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly & helpful. Cleaning staff was OK - average. Pool was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAORAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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