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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property

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

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

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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
  • 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
(57 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
(25 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 a restaurant
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 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.

Our customers tell us 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 like food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Sage Restaurant
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, conference space, and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations 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 meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG also features a vending machine, express check-out, and an elevator. 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 free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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
  • 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 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
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.
  • Cribs (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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 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. 559 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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