Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (3653 reviews)
Panners Roundabout, Notley Cross , Braintree , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Cold breakfast
Lumpy pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Generally clean, but there were a few mentions of issues with comfort and small details.
Service
9.05
Staff were very friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
9.09
Convenient location for work and access to food options.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were mostly comfortable and spacious, with some minor issues.
Amenities
8.07
Decent amenities were available, but some complaints about specific items.
Value for Money
8.53
Good value considering the price and offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Breakfast was generally good, with some complaints about variety.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall a pleasant stay with some issues but satisfactory.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 05:24

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located on the edge of Braintree town centre, Holiday Inn Express is a short distance from Stansted Airport and the M11 motorway.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy free parking, WiFi, a bar, and restaurant during your stay. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a complimentary en suite bathroom.

Local Attractions
Explore nearby attractions such as the shopping village at Freeport Braintree, Towerlands Park, Fennes, Leez Priory, and Gosfield Hall.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Braintree for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

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

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 3653 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
K
Keith couple gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Cleaniness

Cons:

Bed a little small

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
S
savage solo_traveller gb
7
Generally ok
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful, i couldn't fault them, the breakfast and community ares were fine clean and well serviced breakfast was just what you need when using this type of hotel most things seemed to be of good quality tasty and readily available.. the room was not to noisy sheets and pillows were clean and crisp the air conditioning worked well and was easy to set up

Cons:

The beds were a little on the hard side but I slept well enough. There was no plug in the bathroom washbasin which was a slight annoyance, the shower was good functioned well but the main control knob was loose and fell off before we left, it was easily replaced but was still not secure. The room itself was about ready for a bit of renovation and a thorough deep clean although the cleaning staff did a good job with general cleaning. The eggs in the breakfast left a little to be desired but the rest was fine

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple gb
8
Good stopover hotel. Very comfortable and well priced. Staff very accommodating
Pros:

Reasonable and comfortable

Cons:

Only 2 staff members for booking in, pouring drinks and cooking food

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
T
Tracie couple pt
10
perfect
Pros:

breakfast was great staff wwas fabulous diffo will visit aqain

Cons:

nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
D
Doyle solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

They was friendly ect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo_traveller gb
8
Met my needs
Pros:

Comfortable room and decent shower

Cons:

Restaurant menu was a bit limited

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
P
PAUL couple gb
9
Pros:

ALL OF IT WAS GOOD.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
M
Matthew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
B
Barb couple gb
9
Just want to say thank you to the staff for welcoming me. Made my evening run easier
Pros:

Lift working, bed super comfy, staff friendly professional and kind. Breakfast lots of choice.
Room very clean.

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
8
Pros:

Convenient location for Stansted Airport

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
A
Annalisa couple gb
8
Pros:

Convenient to shooting ground and super friendly staff.

Cons:

Could do with a bit of updating as looking a little tired in parts

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
G
Gary solo_traveller bm
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
O
Oni solo_traveller ca
8
My stay is ok
Pros:

Breakfast is good.I enjoyed the buffet

Cons:

No fridge in the.It could have been better yo hsve one

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
C
Christelle extended_group fr
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
B
Bola couple gb
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
It was good apart from the air conditioning and heating
Pros:

It was nice clean and tidy

Cons:

The air conditioning and the heating was not working I reported it at the reception all they said was there is an oil filed radiator in there if not they will give me one but there was two in there but for paying £480 you would’ve fought they would’ve fixed it. That is the only problem I had which I think is not good enough.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
F
FIONA extended_group gb
6
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Jen solo_traveller us
1
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple gb
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
I
Ian solo_traveller gb
8
Pleasant stay.
Pros:

Very welcoming.

Cons:

It was all fine.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee