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Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

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At Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. In addition to a business center and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a dresser, and a window.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Branford, Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG is near the airport and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Farm River State Park and Chaffinch Island 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 Yale Bowl. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Branford travel guide
Map
309 E Main St, Branford, CT, 06405

What's nearby

  • A calm lake surrounded by dense trees and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
    Branford Supply Pond
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A large brick building with arched windows and domed towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway.
    Yale University
    12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • A rural landscape with a large fallen tree in the foreground, fields, and a forest in the background.
    Hammonasset Beach State Park
    15 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • A grassy hill with a stone wall and multiple tall metal structures.
    Quinnipiac University
    24 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    3 min drive - 2.0 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
  • Rose Vineyards and Winery
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Shoreline Cafe and Catering
    2 min drive
  • Parthenon Diner Restaurant
    11 min walk

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite premium 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

Important information

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)

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?

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 near the airport, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Branford Supply Pond and within 3 mi (5 km) of Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Brewery. Bill Miller’s Castle is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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 Branford-New Haven by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The room is spacious and clean. One favorite part is that the breakfast has Chia seeds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very Clean rooms. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A Beautiful Stay at a very relaxing location. Thank You!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great breakfast. Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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liked the breakfast options and the rooms were cleaned well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Everything was great, the rooms, the staff, breakfast, and temperature. The only thing was the key card entry into the rooms. I paid for 6 nights and 4 of those days, I got to my room and had to go back down to have the key cards reprogrammed. There seemed to be an issue with the programming and they juat didn't work. It wasn't us, only. We made friends going up and down together to get the keys reprogrammed. Other than that, everything worked as expected
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very friendly, room very accomadating, clean and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hotel. Very clean, convenient and the staff is just amazing. Helpful and courteous. Definitely will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable bed with crisp clean linens Nicely appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The room felt damp. The sheets,couch..our clothes. Breakfast was fine. Receptionist was exceptional. Not sure I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was clean, free coffee/tea, room was very comfortable and location was convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Clean. Window on first floor room did not lock. Staff very helpful and transferred us to a new room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location with nearby restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very friendly & helpful. Our room was nice & clean & had all of the amenities that we needed. The bed was very comfortable with nice linens. Nice variety of food for breakfast including hot items like eggs, hot cereal, & pancakes. We would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean, and the parking area was convenient. The staff at the Hotel were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay. I will definitely stay there again. The rooms were very nice and the staff was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was excellent and morning breakfast was , too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant staff and a delightful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable and pleasant rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Nice clean rooms (very big) and varied breakfast selection. Dinner options within walking distance to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was ver clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast had a good variety of options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very convenient location, nice staff. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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