Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Hotel in Braintree with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Flitch Way Country Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Sage Restaurant
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, conference space and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Great Notley Country Park and a few minutes from Flitch Way Country Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Sage Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 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

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

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night staff absolutely wonderful

Cleanliness in the room was average and I did report that the mugs and spoons were still dirty and asked for them to be changed which the staff were more than accommodating and helpful. Broken latch on the bedroom door which I reported and the reception offered to give me another room but it was very late and I felt more than safe. Bed was comfortable. Unfortunately I was not impressed with the pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is lovely quiet. Breakfast has nice choices. Feel relaxed and bed comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Amenities
Free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close enough for a trip to Chelmsford for English schools athletics finals, approx 20 drive and garage shop and Toby carvery 1 minute walk. Breakfast was great and can't fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adie

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

6/10 Okay

Robyn, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff great, shower great, quiet rooms. Pillows horrible, mattress soft/old, no extra blankets, no outlets near the beds
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visited the hotel on a number of occasions due to its proximity to my family and the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff make you feel so welcome, as customer you feel good about the service you get ting. Maybe is not one of the top hotels of the holiday inn company but when you have good staff make you think it is . The hotel is clean, the bed is good quality and the area is easy access to be around .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One simple word to sum up everything efficient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent can not fault them in anyway which made our stay comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was clean, think it may be due for a refit looking tired but we were happy with it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot close to stanstead airport, lovely complimentary breakfast, good sized bedroom, room lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old building. Bathroom absolutely stank of damp. Staff lovely but rooms need a LOT of work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Just right

Simple room, polite and friendly staff, great price and the booking included breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and informative. The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast was banging! Loads of parking spaces too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025