Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4
  • Very good breakfast
  • Free on-site parking
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bath

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

Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were very attentive and helpful. Looked after luggage as we arrived long before official check in time. Ordered a taxi for us. Asked for and got a very quiet room which seemed impossible given the ludicrously noisy location you are...”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ive stayed here before, so I knew what to expect, and as previously mentioned nothing disappointing about this hotel.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were exceptional. As a blue badge holder Parking great. Room clean and tidy. Generally first class.”
Lyndon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to where I needed to be the next day , clean and comfortable.”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, easy parking , friendly staff. Large and spacious room, really comfortable bed.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were helpful and friendly. It was clean and Tidy. The breakfast was great.”
Malcolm
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was good and nice to have the requested gluten free options available.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very welcoming and helpful, providing a lot of information on arrival that was useful. The rooms were clean, warm and comfortable. The large chair was lovely. Breakfast was perfect, plenty of choice and availability. Would...”
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable. Very friendly staff and a fab breakfast.”
Sharifa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Reception staff are fantastic, always welcoming and helpful. And the housekeeping staff do a great job and are very friendly”

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
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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.