Hotel Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel

Panners Roundabout, Notley Cross, Braintree, CM77 7AB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.3
Very Good
1,650 reviews

location. perfect. easy to find. easy to park. great service and fabulous value for money.

Sarah United Kingdom

The facilities were higher class than the budget price clean, fresh, comfortable spacious well laid out room

Loose United Kingdom

Great stay, comfortable and cosy room. A lot of opportunities and facilities to make my stay as comfortable as possible. I would like to say a big "Thank you" to the reception staff who were so welcome. Even went the extra mile to help me with my request.

Vlad United Kingdom

I booked for my parents and they were very happy with their room, the hotel cleanliness and the wonderful breakfast.

Emma United Kingdom

Clear guidance, friendly staff, convenient location. Good price.

Islay United Kingdom

The bed was very comfortable lovely walk in shower the hotel room was lovely and clean and we would definitely come back again thankyou for a lovely stay the staff are very nice and polite

Chanelle United Kingdom

*Convenient location, easy hotel to find *Really nice and friendly staff *Nice choice of food and drinks at breakfast *Room was a nice size.

Daniel United Kingdom

The nearest I could get to chelmsford. Good bus public services

Helena United Kingdom

Very friendly and professional staff. My shower was really nice! Good breakfast too.

Michael United Kingdom

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Always busy and working hard.

David United Kingdom
8.3
Very Good
1,650 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “location. perfect. easy to find. easy to park. great service and fabulous value for money.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The facilities were higher class than the budget price clean, fresh, comfortable spacious well laid out room”
    Loose Loose United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great stay, comfortable and cosy room. A lot of opportunities and facilities to make my stay as comfortable as possible.”
    Vlad Vlad United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I booked for my parents and they were very happy with their room, the hotel cleanliness and the wonderful breakfast.”
    Emma Emma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clear guidance, friendly staff, convenient location. Good price.”
    Islay Islay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The bed was very comfortable lovely walk in shower the hotel room was lovely and clean and we would definitely come back again thankyou for a lovely stay the staff are very nice and polite”
    Chanelle Chanelle United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “*Convenient location, easy hotel to find *Really nice and friendly staff *Nice choice of food and drinks at breakfast *Room was a nice size.”
    Daniel Daniel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The nearest I could get to chelmsford. Good bus public services”
    Helena Helena United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very friendly and professional staff. My shower was really nice! Good breakfast too.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were very friendly and helpful. Always busy and working hard.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi 8.3
High score for Braintree

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 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, 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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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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4 reasons to choose Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good
 · 1,650 reviews
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  • Staff9.1
    Reception
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.4
  • Free WiFi 8.3
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  • Sarah United Kingdom

    “location. perfect. easy to find. easy to park. great service and fabulous value for money. ”

  • Loose United Kingdom

    “The facilities were higher class than the budget price clean, fresh, comfortable spacious well laid out room”

  • Vlad United Kingdom

    “Great stay, comfortable and cosy room. A lot of opportunities and facilities to make my stay as comfortable as possible. I would like to say a big "Thank you" to the reception staff who were so welcome. Even went the extra mile to help me with my request.”

  • Emma United Kingdom

    “I booked for my parents and they were very happy with their room, the hotel cleanliness and the wonderful breakfast.”

  • Islay United Kingdom

    “Clear guidance, friendly staff, convenient location. Good price. ”

  • Chanelle United Kingdom

    “The bed was very comfortable lovely walk in shower the hotel room was lovely and clean and we would definitely come back again thankyou for a lovely stay the staff are very nice and polite ”

  • Daniel United Kingdom

    “*Convenient location, easy hotel to find *Really nice and friendly staff *Nice choice of food and drinks at breakfast *Room was a nice size.”

  • Helena United Kingdom

    “The nearest I could get to chelmsford. Good bus public services”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “Very friendly and professional staff. My shower was really nice! Good breakfast too.”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Staff were very friendly and helpful. Always busy and working hard.”

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  • What is the charge for pets as I see you are pet friendly

    Hello there, We have a pet charge that is £20. This is payable on your arrival and is per room not pet. Front Desk.

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    Answered on October 9, 2019
  • Hi I see your pet friendly are dogs allowed at the breakfast area for our stay ...we have stayed in a few of your chain and been allowed to breakfast in an area close to the breakfast area ...I'd be grateful for your reply before I book

    Hello there, Yes we are a very pet friendly hotel and you are more than welcome to bring pets down with you, we have a lounge area just to the side of our restaurant where we would kindly ask you to enjoy breakfast. Front Desk.

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    Answered on October 9, 2019
  • Hi, Is there an option for an early check in, say 11/12 o'clock?

    Good Evening We have early check-in available there is a charge for this, £20 before 12pm £10 after if you would like to go ahead with this we would need the time you would like to check-in so we can let our housekeeping team know to have the room ready. Regards Sally

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    Answered on January 18, 2020
  • Are dogs allowed

    We are indeed dog friendly with the only rules to this being Ground Floor rooms only & no pets in the restaurant (Also £20 pet charge paid on arrival)

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    Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed • Answered on July 3, 2020
  • Is the £20 pet charge a one off payment or per room per night?

    Good evening, Due to a recent update in policy it is now the following: £40 on arrival which covers up to 5 nights. Kind regards, Front Desk.

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    Answered on August 3, 2020
  • Do you have a parking facility?

    Yes we do have parking here. Guests just need to register their car registration number to qualify for free parking.

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    Answered on October 31, 2020
  • Do you have smoking rooms? I only ask because some rooms are showing as non smoking. Thanks

    All of our rooms are Non Smoking Rooms

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    Answered on August 30, 2020
  • Is it possible to request a late check-out (1pm) due to my wedding starting at 2pm at Boreham House and them not having accommodation?

    Good morning. Please can you let us know when your wedding is so that we can see if that late check out could possibly be made for you. Regards Front Desk

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    Answered on August 13, 2021
  • Hi do you have hired transport to go to Bromfield Hospital? What is the rate?

    Good Afternoon We have a reliable taxi service available. Please ask for one of their cards on arrival. Kindest Regards Sarah W

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    Answered on January 14, 2020
  • are evening meals available at the hotel?

    Good Afternoon We do indeed offer a small menu for evening meals. These are available between 6pm and 9pm daily. Kindest Regards Sarah W

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    Answered on February 12, 2020
  • Hi I’m going to book this room, would be possible to have late checkout at 1pm as my 2 sons will be in a twin room. As they are joining Essex police

    Hi This will be fine you just need to let us know the arrival date & name on the booking so we can add a note to let housekeeping know its a 1pm check-out Regards Sally

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    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on April 21, 2021
  • Is the hotel disability/wheelchair friendly? Is there only 1 room available with disability access and wet room shower? Is there a lift and air-con? Thank you

    Good Morning Our hotel is indeed disability / wheelchair friendly. We have 4 rooms with access to our disability untensils. These rooms are all downstairs with easy access to the reception area. All of our hotel rooms have air con Kindest Regards Sarah W

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    Answered on November 25, 2019
  • Hello , I am looking to book for a night on the 9th July , due to work travel .. Are you guys going to be open again for bookings ?

    Good evening, Yes we are now open to all guests. Kind Regards.

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    Asked about: Double Room - Non-Smoking • Answered on July 15, 2020
  • Do you have an Electric vehicle charging point at this hotel

    Hello, Unfortunately at present we do not have electric vehicle charging points.

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    Answered on October 4, 2021
  • Is it possible to request a late check-out 28/08/2021 (1.30pm) due to my wedding starting at 2pm at Boreham House and them not having accommodation?

    Good Afternoon The lates check out I can offer is 12 oclock Hope this helps Kind Regards Front Desk

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    Answered on August 16, 2021
  • hi,do your rooms have air conditioning? thanks

    They do, indeed, have air conditioning.

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    Answered on June 19, 2021
  • Hello, could I possibly have a later check in please

    Hello, check in begins at 1400 hrs. We are manned 24/7, so a late check in is not a problem. We just ask that you please let us know if you are going to be particularly late. Many thanks for your question.

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    Answered on July 2, 2021
  • Can I have an early book In at 12noon tomorrow please

    Good Evening We will let our housekeeping team know that you would like to check-in at 12pm. Regards Sally

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    Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed • Answered on February 18, 2021
  • Hi, are we able to stay with you the night of 15th May due to visiting family we haven’t seen for a year? Thank you

    Good Evening We are only taking leisure guest bookings from the 17th May, please check goverment website on the roadmap rules. Regards Sally

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    Answered on April 21, 2021
  • Do you need a room card to access lifts

    Good Morning, There is no card needed to use our lift. Regards, Frontdesk

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    Answered on October 16, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
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What's nearby
  • Freeport Braintree
    1.5 miles
  • Benton Hall Golf Club
    6.6 miles
  • Broomfield Hospital
    7.1 miles
  • Springfield Hospital
    8.2 miles
  • Hedingham Castle
    9 miles
  • Anglia Ruskin University - Business School
    9.2 miles
  • Chelmsford City Council
    9.6 miles
  • Chelmsford Cathedral
    9.6 miles
  • Essex County Council
    9.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Hylands Park
    11.7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Brain
    0.4 miles
Public transit
  • Train Chelmsford Train Station
    9.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Stansted Airport
    11.8 miles
  • London Southend Airport
    22 miles
  • Cambridge Airport
    28.3 miles
How to get to Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel from London Stansted Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    The Sage Restaurant

    Food: American, Indian, Italian, Mediterranean, International, European

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies
  • Fruit
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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
  • Secure 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
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives

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House rules Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered 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 by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds 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 supplements may apply.

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The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel

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

    • The Sage Restaurant

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

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple

  • Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Braintree.

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

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel by:

    • Car 14min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking