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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, England, CM77 7AB
  • Braintree Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Leez Priory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Braintree

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG in Braintree, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Great Notley Country Park and Flitch Way Country Park. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Braintree Public Gardens and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Cineworld Braintree.

What's nearby

  • Great Notley Country Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Braintree Village - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Leez Priory - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 22 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Toast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery Braintree - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Picture Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boars Head - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Prince Louis - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Hotel in Braintree with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG offers 76 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Braintree hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 76 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at Sage Restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Braintree? This hotel has 220 square feet (20 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Sage Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 cot

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
  • Lift (119 centimetre 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
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

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)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent and very affordable, we had a very comfortable room good shower and all you could want for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ferhat

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shirish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good property location, clean rooms and good breakfast. There was no cheese and that was unusual for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Nice room, great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff member at check in. Very quick and efficient. A decent room, as you would expect. Bathroom is a little tired and the pillows aren’t great but otherwise a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daren

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Simple and just as expected. Staff very friendly. Breakfast exceeded expectations, great choice and all fresh. Coffee not so good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Probably the most friendliest and helpful staff I have ever come across. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gisela

Travelled with partner
Nothing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very comfortable stay. The room was clean and spacious. The hotel in close to A120 bus counld hear any traffic in hotel. It is close to town to walk.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a spacious room with a comfortable bed and good clean facilities. Breakfast was plentiful and good quality. Overall the hotel was clean, and the staff all friendly. We would definitely use again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

M R

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nerys

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit from Canada

4 night stay Rooms very clean Service excellent In house food 1st class
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stop over for a night before a wedding
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nusrat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was so clean. Room was spotless and a good size. Bathroom really clean too. Staff member was really welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was just fabulous. Hot drinks machine was amazing. I would book this hotel again loved it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Kelowna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick overnight stay and couldn’t be happier. Easy access to motorway, with services nearby and a Toby Carvery next door. Lots of parking. Clean room and comfortable bed. Bonus was the hot breakfast included the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025