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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property

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Welcome to Holiday Inn Express, featuring a convenient entrance with a covered walkway and glass doors.
Relax in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, sofa, and armchair, perfect for unwinding.
Two single beds with matching nightstands and lamps, set against a dark wood headboard.
Enjoy a wide selection of food options at our buffet, featuring multiple serving stations with fresh fruits, pastries, and prepared dishes.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk, staircase, and comfortable seating area with a sofa and artwork.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Relax in a spacious room with two single beds, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Simple, functional headboard and a neatly made bed.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

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

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

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

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and trash bin, featuring a framed picture above the sink.

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)

Two single beds with white linens and a wooden headboard, set against a blue accent wall.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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 - 29.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jade Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Picture Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Prince Louis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery Braintree - ‬1 min walk

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.

Languages

English

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. 534 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Fantastic Hotel

What an absolutely fantastic hotel! My mother and I came to stay for the Early May bank holiday weekend. The moment we entered Sally and the reception team treated us like old friends. Sally was really chatty with us and made us laugh, the hotel felt really homely and welcoming. Our twin room, 117, was the last room in the corridor and I preferred this. It was really quiet, the beds were really comfy. Room was large and airy, it had everything we needed, it was very clean. Bathroom was great, what I liked was the seat inside it and handrail. Shower easy to use and very warm, I loved it. You are very close to local amenities, such as Stansted Airport, Braintree Outlet village, Colchester, and the coast. Even though the hotel is next to the bypass you never hear a thing it’s very quiet. I can honestly say I will be booking this hotel the next opportunity I get. Highly recommended! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean and the breakfast was good too. Friendly efficient staff Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

One night stay

Good location and very helpful and friendly service 👌 Desk 24h Room : Walls dirty Window was left open with lights on, attracting flies which were buzzing at night... Bed was very hard. Carpark: free and enough space for guests with CCTV in operation👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything, bar the shower, was spot on! The shower unit, unfortunately, let our stay down. The shower riser rail is far too off-set & the water pressure very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill

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

Great stay

Great overnight stay good breakfast in the morning everything we needed. Didn't see any swimming pool as stated on the booking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

C E

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well run hotel - good breakfast - pleasant staff. Good for business trips - not so much for family stays
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient for needs. Rooms could benefit from a small fridge.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time we stayed here. Very impressed. Very comfy and very clean. Will be using this hotel in future when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kev

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, and more importantly, quiet, as this was for work purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The base of the double bed was worn and stained and therefore I checked the condition of the mattress on top. That was ok. The handrail running on the tiled surface along the bath was very rusty. Had been badly painted with blue metal paint to hide rust.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at check in were very nice and the lady at breakfast was also very nice and did a good job of keeping everything very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nights stay with the wife and would like to thank the ladies working in reception/bar /breakfast working hard great personality’s pleasure to your company
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was nice and the bar and staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

No issues

Stayed one night as close to airport commute next day. No issues overall
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025