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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Braintree with free breakfast and restaurant

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, England, CM77 7AB
  • Place, Flitch Way Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Notley Country Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Braintree Public Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
(58 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 Single Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

About the area

Braintree

At Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Flitch Way Country Park and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Great Notley Country Park. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Sage Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 220 square feet (20 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Braintree hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Braintree Public Gardens and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Cressing Road Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Flitch Way Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Notley Country Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Braintree Public Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 24 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Picture Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Thai & Chinese Cuisine - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Hotel in Braintree with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 220 square feet (20 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG also features a vending machine, express check-out, and a lift. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Braintree hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 220 sq ft of conference space
  • 20 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG offers 76 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$113.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is Mill Beach (19.6 km).

Is Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers adore the free buffet brekkie here! Available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG?

Dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG, with food and water bowls on offer.

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Free breakfast was a bonus and plenty of choice. Staff were constantly topping up to make sure nothing ran out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Polite. Very clean and well kept. A couple of lights outside constantly flashing at night. Need attention.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rafal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good value stay before our flight from Stansted. The room was clean but a bit worn. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was decent, though there was a shortage of seating as all the guests showed up at the same time. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very comfortable with all amenities in place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurcharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a pint at the bar. Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin Kvetoslav, Fort Walton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in a quiet location. Friendly staff. Rooms are outdated but regularly cleaned. High-quality towels and excellent mattresses and pillows. TV channels limited to free-to-air channels only. Excellent Wi-Fi stability. Unfortunately, the breakfast menu is always the same, but it is fresh and tasty every morning, as long as you don't have to stay for more than one breakfast. This hotel is only suitable for one or two nights. The evening bar is good and has an excellent selection of beers. The instant coffee machine at breakfast produces instant coffee, which is more unpleasant than tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatenda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely large clean room and quiet. Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A good overall stay for the price. Friendly staff. Rooms are very tired now with lots of deterioration on woodwork and in the bathroom. Two street lights constantly flashing outside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well staffed , lovely staff willing to help Very good breakfast, comfy bed Only comment, rooms could do with an update, although no reflection on the cleanliness & staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything we expected, thank you and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception The staff on reception went out of their way to make our stay exceptional. We travelled to Braintree to celebrate my 80th birthday as our family is somewhat scattered, with our eldest daughter living in Braintree. We had booked 3 rooms and the wonderful reception staff allowed my daughter access to each room to leave special gifts for us and balloons in my room. There was even a birthday card and prosecco from the hotel. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful, with vegetarian sausages for one of my family. In all, nothing was too much trouble. We were able to order taxi's from the hotel to the venue and the bar was open for a nightcap on our return. A huge thank you to all at the Holiday Inn Express Braintree for helping make my birthday so memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Rooms are getting a bit tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Haden

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025