Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property

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

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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 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 breakfast and the clean guestrooms
  • 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.
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 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. 571 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent helpful staff. Large variety for breakfast. Love that you are able have an evening meal without leaving the hotel Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Attila

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room I had during this stay was very quiet and had blackout curtains. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom show aging. The complimentary breakfast was good with gluten free options. However no boiled eggs/fried eggs/omelette options available only scrambled eggs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
*AVOID AVOID AVOID* The beds here are small and feel cheap, they’ve clearly replaced king size beds with standard doubles that guarantee no space and no sleep. Adequate for single travellers; but very lousy for couples. We got moved to HIX Stansted here after HIX Braintree moved our booking; arrived tired and late around 23:30, and I’m writing this at 02:21 having just had to pay £100 for a second room in order that my wife and I both get some sleep. Photos attached to show how narrow bed is compared with the built-in headboard from previous beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly, efficient staff. Clean comfortable room and a lovely choice at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every respect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming, room clean. Lights flickering in car park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely big room, staff friendly and helpful. Great all you can eat breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Checked in late but room was really good for the price. Really (exceptionally) friendly staff from start to finish. Great little breakfast and a good night's sleep (bed a little hard and small but only one night it was ok). Overall would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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

8/10 Good

noel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes, staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and overall service were excellent. The bed was quite uncomfortable and mad sleeping difficult (even after a bottle of red wine!). I was also disappointed to find that my IHG “points” were not applied because I booked through Expedia! I may have missed this when booking but, if it wasn’t made clear, it should be!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Free breakfast was a bonus and plenty of choice. Staff were constantly topping up to make sure nothing ran out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful. Polite. Very clean and well kept. A couple of lights outside constantly flashing at night. Need attention.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rafal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a good value stay before our flight from Stansted. The room was clean but a bit worn. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was decent, though there was a shortage of seating as all the guests showed up at the same time. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very comfortable with all amenities in place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurcharan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025