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Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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309 E Main St, Branford, CT, 06405
  • Place, Branford Supply Pond
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Polished
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Shower) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub) | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that 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 newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms 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 centre. 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 centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 820 square feet (74 square metres) 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.

This 3-star Branford hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 6 2026 to October 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

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. 602 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room very accomadating, clean and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable bed with crisp clean linens Nicely appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and a tasty breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and the parking area was convenient. The staff at the Hotel were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, free coffee/tea, room was very comfortable and location was convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
At check in we were told the pool was closed until further notice, it was on of the reason why we booked the hotel. Staff was very friendly and rooms were clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and pleasant rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was ver clean and comfortable. Staff was very helpful. Breakfast had a good variety of options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with nearby restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. I will definitely stay there again. The rooms were very nice and the staff was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms (very big) and varied breakfast selection. Dinner options within walking distance to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff was excellent but the hotel is starting to show some wear in different rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chantal

Disliked: Amenities
Good. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and morning breakfast was , too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

son

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, nice staff. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff and a delightful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE CLEANLINESS, OF THE ROOM AND THE FRIENDLINESS OF THE STAFF.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a family reunion. Hotel is near the city and
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast efficient check in. Clean rooms. Courteous staff and manager
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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