Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Situated on the edge of Braintree town centre, the Holiday Inn Express is just 12 miles from Stansted Airport. It offers a 24-hour reception, free parking, and free WiFi, along with a bar and restaurant. The rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom boasts complimentary toiletries. In the morning, guests can help themselves to an Express start breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express Braintree. Located 14 miles from the M11 motorway, the Holiday Inn Express Braintree hotel is just a short trip from the shopping village at Freeport Braintree. It is well placed for visiting Towerlands Park, Fennes, Leez Priory, and Gosfield Hall.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good breakfast nice room good facilities and very clean.”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Greeted by very pleasant receptionist, clean and comfortable room, surprisingly quiet for location. Nice to have breakfast available with a good selection. Staff very friendly.”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“staff were very friendly, breakfast was good, hotel room was clean.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room had led mini spots as well as low lighting at bedsides, and a big comfy armchair for reading. Breakfast selection was excellent”
Lucy
Australia Australia
“I stayed here for a couple of nights to go to a wedding in the area. I was there much but I would recommend and stay again if I was in the area. The room was clean and tidy. The breakfast selection was excellent and the food itself was amazing....”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was very good. The room was very clean and comfy indeed. Overall, one of the best stays I have had this year on my travels.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The reception staff were extremely helpful and helped me with a ground floor room because my dog was having an operation on his back legs”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff. Nice breakfast including a gluten free corner. Clean and spacious twin room and excellent value for money. WiFi good and free parking in secure car park round the back.”
Danielle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, free parking, conveniently located near main roads, walk in shower”
Miranda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a bath not shower. Clean, tidy, good location, no noise, easy access”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Restaurant & Lounge Bar
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCarte BleueJCBMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.