Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 3 left
US$148 per night
Price US$445
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

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

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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.

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 3 left
US$148 per night
Price US$445
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed
US$412 for 3 nights
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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
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  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
US$412 for 3 nights
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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
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Continental breakfast included
  • 2 single beds
US$412 for 3 nights
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Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$148 per night
Price US$445
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 3 left
  • Free stay for your child
Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$137 per night
Price US$412
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 5 left
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Free cot available on request
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$137 per night
Price US$412
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 6 left
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$137 per night
Price US$412
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 20 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 5 left
  • You won't be charged yet

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room had led mini spots as well as low lighting at bedsides, and a big comfy armchair for reading. Breakfast selection was excellent”
  • Lucy
    Australia Australia
    “I stayed here for a couple of nights to go to a wedding in the area. I was there much but I would recommend and stay again if I was in the area. The room was clean and tidy. The breakfast selection was excellent and the food itself was amazing....”
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfast was very good. The room was very clean and comfy indeed. Overall, one of the best stays I have had this year on my travels.”
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The reception staff were extremely helpful and helped me with a ground floor room because my dog was having an operation on his back legs”
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly staff. Nice breakfast including a gluten free corner. Clean and spacious twin room and excellent value for money. WiFi good and free parking in secure car park round the back.”
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The levels of service from the staff is always excellent. Very welcoming and will always return if working in the area. Separate Gluten Free area for breakfast is excellent.”
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location for what we needed Fantastic breakfast 2nd time staying here”
  • Tawfeeq
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Welcoming friendly staff, clean and spacious room, breakfast included, free parking, very quiet neighbourhood”
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “My request for easy access was satisfied. The welcome was warm and helpful.”
  • Edmondson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely helpful staff, great sized room, comfy bed, great breakfast”

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

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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.
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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.