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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property

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A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.
Free daily buffet breakfast
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, two armchairs, a small table with a flower vase, and abstract wall art.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, England, CM77 7AB
  • Place, Flitch Way Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Notley Country Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a red chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a red chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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. Open daily.

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. 591 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 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

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms comfortable staff helpful and friend breakfast is lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room, safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great breakfast & very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ugur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff, great service, excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room Ground location what we wanted Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking made this the ideal place to stay the night before an early morning flight from Stansted. Everything you would expect from a Holiday Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms staff excellent, breakfast amazing.. Check in girls very helpful!..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super value for money, great staff friendly and professional. Good breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times now, friendly welcome, comfy room Considering how close you are to busy roads very quiet Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, friendly staff throughout our stay, including team working tirelessly to keep breakfast buffet topped up. Good-sized and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were brilliant and everywhere was clean - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at this hotel are 10/10 so friendly and helpful. Breakfast is excellent, rooms and beds comfortable. I would recommend staying here and will book again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Clean, no thrills and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, good breakfast and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast adeqaute choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location for Stansted Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, lovely shower and free breakfast was a real bonus. Would highly recommend for a hotel room at this price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025