Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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Panners Roundabout Notley Cross, Braintree, England, CM77 7AB
  • Place, Braintree Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chelmsford City Racecourse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Leez Priory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 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 24-hour front desk
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 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 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
  • 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
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).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Very clean and good size room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Nice clean room very pleasant and helpful staff, couldn’t really fault the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Holiday Inn Express in Chelmsford was a great stay. A wonderful welcome by staff on arrival and very friendly and helpful throughout. The local Town centre is only 5 min drive away with many different stores which include a large Tescos and many more shops also. A convenient clean and comfy room which is more than adequate for any stay. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Chelmsford and surround areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Great stay Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Awful bed

Bed and pillows had zero comfort. I think the bare floor would have been more comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Our family room was spacious. The air conditioning worked well and was quiet enough to sleep through. It was a good quality sofa bed but, as is common, the springs could be felt a little. It could be improved by the addition of a mattress topper. The window was designed to only open up to 2 inches. With the window closed, no traffic could be heard. Dinner was good. The children's menu wasn't available during our stay but my child enjoyed the margarita pizza. Breakfast was very good, apart from the scrambled egg which was strangely powdery. We could hear footsteps from the room above but not loud enough to disturb us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here as close to family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

I only stayed for one night but I was looked after very well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay.

A good weekend stay here. Clean, comfortable easy check in. Parking no problem. Ideally situated for our plans. Would stay here again. Very quiet rooms. Good price , staff polite and cheerful. Thank you , keep up the good work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie, Beaconsfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay overnight while travelling between locations. Petrol station next door which is convenient. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was sufficient. Room was comfortable and clean. Toby carvery is next door but food we had was not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend break

Nice hotel clean & tidy with spacious rooms. Comfy bed ,air con, tea/coffee area plenty towels in bathroom. Only gripe we had was tv signal was hit & miss which did becoming annoying but nothing to detract from.our stay. Free breakfast was hot with plenty of choice although dining area quite small so could be a problem at busy times. Kitchen doesnt operate fully at weekdends in evening but there is a toby carvery accross car park so not a issue is you require evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rahul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location for Stansted Airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. Always a pleasure to stay here. Staff are very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very welcoming opiver was very helpful with him and sue
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the ease of driving up to the main entrance to check in and friendly staff making the process easy in the middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent and very affordable, we had a very comfortable room good shower and all you could want for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ferhat

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025