Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (3685 reviews)
Panners Roundabout, Notley Cross , Braintree , gb

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3685 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
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karl • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Matischen • couple • gb
8
The hotel was comfortable and a calm space to spend a weekend going out to meet up with old friends.
Pros:

The room was very practical for a weekend stay. The shower is accessible and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was fine and great that it was in the cost of the overnight stay.

Cons:

The shower door bottom was not clean, it had a build up of soap and dust.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

Room was very cold and air con/heating couldn’t be changed.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • gb
6
Quite basic accommodation - staff quite helpful.
Pros:

Bed, Comfort

Cons:

For a 'disabled' room it's a pity it was a bath and not walk-in shower!
Service in restaurant poor - waited over an hour for a Lasagne.
Not cheap!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
10
Great beds, comfortable & quiet sleep
Pros:

It was a perfect location to Standstead Airport & my family.

Fab shopping centre not too far away.

Great breakfast choice

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Karina • family_with_children • gb
10
Great short stay. Convenient location.
Pros:

Staff was welcoming and aware we would be arriving late. They were ready to help us.
The room was all prepared, with the sofabed already set as a bed and neatly made. It was clean and nice.
The breakfast was good with plenty of options of hot food.
Access and parking are convenient. I will be back next year :)

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
7
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • gb
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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jillian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very nice stay.
Pros:

Very clean and modern

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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neil • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Kindleysides • couple • gb
10
great quality for price, breakfast in the morning tasted amazing would recommend
Pros:

The property was very clean

Cons:

Nothing it was perfect

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Emine • family_with_children • gb
10
Very attentive staff, clean and spacious rooms
Pros:

We always stay at Holiday Inn hotels if were in need of a hotel

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • couple • gb
8
Good hotel for a one night stop.
Pros:

Very convenient for the airport. Quick check in. Very clean. Good shower.
Great value for money

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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MOHCINE • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Le service

Cons:

Le petit dejeuner

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very comfortable excellent value,
Pros:

All was good, excellent value for money.

Cons:

Breakfast was good however a few more healthy options would have been even better.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Norman • couple • gb
10
It was a lot better than I expected it to be, never stayed at a holiday inn before. Very impressed and well done 👍
Pros:

It was clean fresh and bright, the staff were helpful and friendly and the room was amazing

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfectly comfortable would stay again
Pros:

Room was very ggod

Cons:

Shower door and masking round toilet not great was rusty at the bottom but overall bathroom very clean

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Convenient for visiting my family.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee