Located on the edge of Braintree town center, 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 private bathroom features 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

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
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location with easy access to motorways. Quite. Friendly staff. Excellent rooms.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole package for our stay was great as we have found before at other Holiday Inn Express stays. Staff helpful and friendly, our room was a good size, the choice for breakfast was exceptional and actually hot, which is not always the case with...
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were fantastic - friendly and helpful. Room was a good size and well appointed. Breakfast ( included) had a dedicated gluten free area- top marks Holiday Inn Express!
  • Jodie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Room was very clean and comfortable and breakfast was just what we needed before returning home!
  • Stevens
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location fab for our needs and very accessible. Definitely book again if down to meet up with the family and would recommend
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The gentleman host was exceptional. Attentive but not fussy, friendly and even fun. Perfect. Thsnk you. Room, colours, bed, TV, shower, bathroom, corridors, dining all nice
  • Bethjc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was varied and delicious. Rooms were clean and comfy, bed was comfy with good pillows. Lush shower with a seat in. Staff friendly, all in all- perfect
  • Claydon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient for facilities around you. Restaurant opposite. Petrol station and shop.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location large rooms and tea and coffee in room plus breakfast included- great choice on offer
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were absolutely great, felt welcoming and were very helpful. I arrived at about midday and they let me check in early which was so appreciated as I had a wedding to go to for 1:30pm so it allowed me to get ready in the room.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Sage Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Indian • Italian • Mediterranean • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCarte BleueJCBMaestroSoloCash is not accepted

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Sage Restaurant
  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Braintree. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.