Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
About this property
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 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar

Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- M
United Kingdom
“good breakfast, comfortable bed, good parking, good wifi, good room service” - Nuwan
Italy
“Room was clean and tidy. You can have a good English breakfast in the morning. It’s situated near service station, so more convenient. Can recommend for anyone searching for affordable place to stay.” - Margaret
United Kingdom
“Lovely big room, very accommodating to my dogs. Room very clean, shower easy to use and powerful. Stayed on a hot weekend so air conditioning in the room was fantastic. Bed very comfy with choices of soft or firm pillows. Breakfast included,...” - Susan
United Kingdom
“The hotel receptionist was welcoming on our arrival. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and the beds were comfortable. I had booked two rooms and had asked for these to be next to each other, which they were.” - Jane
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was ok, it was nice to see gluten free options.” - Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“For the money, this is an excellent place to stay. It has an iron, hair dryer, full length mirror, lovely soft towels, big bed, loads of parking…..all the essentials for a night away. The staff are also really nice as was the breakfast that was...” - Angela
United Kingdom
“Staff, especially Oliver, made our stay very welcoming. The room was clean and good value. The breakfast was one of the best I've had as a buffet style.” - Christine
United Kingdom
“Staff are brilliant. Excellent choice at breakfast.” - Mike
United Kingdom
“Staff on reception found us a quiet room as we requested not facing the A120..” - Linda
United Kingdom
“The whole experience was very good, my only complaint is that the shower curtain in our bathroom definitely needs to be either washed or changed. it was yellow and crusty and the shower curtain rail was coming away from the wall. Apart from that...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Restaurant & Lounge Bar
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.







The fine print
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.