About this property

Located in Branford, Connecticut, this hotel is 9.3 mi from Yale University and a 10-minute drive from Branford Harbor. The hotel features an indoor pool and free WiFi. Every room at Holiday Inn Express Branford - New Haven includes cable TV, with in-room movies, and a work desk. A coffee maker and a mini-refrigerator are also provided. The on-site fitness center features cardio machines and a mounted flat-screen TV. A business center with a printer is available. Hammonasett Beach State Park is a 20-minute drive from the Branford New Haven Holiday Inn Express. The Essex Steam Train in downtown Essex is 24 mi from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 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 (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    United States United States
    The room was very spacious and clean. The breakfast was great. The staff was friendly.
  • Michele
    United States United States
    The property was nice. The bathroom and pool could use updating.
  • Donna
    United States United States
    clean, good amenities, close to good restaurants, friendly
  • Veronica
    United States United States
    We loved the comfort of being in the back of building on the first floor. Room was great comfy bed. Our complimentary breakfast was pretty good, even had fresh fruit.
  • Carl
    United States United States
    The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean.
  • Diane
    United States United States
    Everything was great and the staff friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were better than most. The hot foods changed each day, there was a fresh pancake making machine and fresh fruit. The 2 queen room was very large. I didn't use the pool but...
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    I liked the breakfast, the size of the room, the cleanliness of the bathroom, the ample parking, and the location.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    The hotel was conveniently located with many places to eat within walking distance or a short ride. While we didn't have time to use the pool, it looked great. The breakfast buffet was very good, and staff were friendly. Ample parking, a breeze to...
  • Denise
    United States United States
    The staff was very friendly, the rooms were clean and the breakfast had a nice variety
  • Marise
    United States United States
    We stayed for one night and its was good enough. I'll stay again. Nothing luxurious but since cleanness and silence are my priorities, I can say that the hotel fulfilled those priorities. Bed was spotless and the location was very good if you are...

Hotel area info

House rules

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.