Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool
Free buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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309 E Main St, Branford, CT, 06405
  • Place, Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stony Creek Brewery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Hotel in Branford with free breakfast and a fitness center
Along with an indoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Branford Supply Pond. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 12 minutes by car from Yale University and 13 minutes from Yale-New Haven Hospital
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 820 square feet (74 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG. Self parking is free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 820 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven
Holiday Inn Express Haven Motel Branford-New
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Haven

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in and out, room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean, easy check in and out. Staff were very friendly. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

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

4/10 Poor

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night for business trip

Problem with room key system, never got a key to work. Cable TV working on like 5 channels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location, very clean, and the staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff and a delightful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kurt

Travelled with family and small children
Pictures were very misleading. Pool area was not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

10/10 Excellent

denise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was super nice and clean, pool was great and the breakfast in the morning was also good! Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nihuche

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very easy check in. Pool was very convenient and cold. Location was limited for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marya

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhayane

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and neat. Breakfast was good. friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly & helpful. Cleaning staff was OK - average. Pool was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025