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EXPRESS Start™ Breakfast
The real breakfast of champions? The kind that’s complimentary and waiting for you every morning. We’ve got a whole buffet full of offerings ready to help kick start your day.
EXPRESS ESSENTIALS
We’re big on the little things. Like Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, and all the in-room conveniences that make you feel right at home, even when you’re away.
EXPRESS RECHARGE
Power up while you power down. Bedside outlets, a plush duvet, your pick of pillows, and a quiet place to settle in means you’ll get some solid shut-eye.
Explore Our Hotel
A welcoming Braintree hotel with free Wi-Fi near Stansted Airport and Chelmsford City Racecourse
A 15-minute drive from Stansted Airport and just over an hour by train from central London, the Holiday Inn Express® Braintree hotel offers a quiet, comfortable place to rest and recharge on the edge of the English countryside.
Keen shoppers will delight in designer brands at Freeport Braintree mall, and outdoor enthusiasts can hike through Great Notley Country Park. Guests with business in Braintree or nearby Colchester have a handy base for operations with 2 fully equipped meeting rooms – though you might prefer to talk shop at nearby Braintree Golf Club. Less than 10 minutes from the wedding venues of Fennes, Gosfield Hall and Leez Priory, this pet-friendly Braintree hotel is also popular with families visiting Essex on holiday.
At this hotel you can enjoy:
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Free parking on-site
- An included Express Start Breakfast buffet
Our cozy, smart guest rooms come with black-out blinds for a peaceful night's rest, while family rooms include a sofa bed for the kids. In the evening, head to the Great Room restaurant for a delicious home-style meal. Chelmsford City Racecourse is two miles away, and when the last horse has passed the post, the Lounge Bar makes a lively spot for drinks.
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Guest Rooms
Stylishly designed in royal blue tones with wood accents, the hotel's 76 spacious rooms help you feel at home with a TV, free WiFi and a spacious work desk. If you're travelling with kids, choose a family room with a sofa bed. A choice of firm or soft pillows ensures a comfortable night's rest.
Room Features
Sleep
- Black-out Shades
- Pillow Menu
- Rollaway Bed/Cot Available
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Separate Hanging Closet
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Extra Bedding Available
- Sofa Bed/Sleeper Couch
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
In-Room Features
- Coffee Maker
- Tea Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Cable/Satellite
- Premium Channels
- Direct-dial Phone
- Phone with Voicemail
- 120DC
- 120AC
- 220AC
- 220DC
- Electrical Adapters Available
- Windows Open by Guest
Added Value
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Oversized Bath Towels
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
Follow the smell of fresh coffee to the free Express Start™ Breakfast Bar. After a busy day, you can recharge with a home-cooked meal at the Great Room Restaurant and a pint of ale in the Lounge Bar.
Hotel Restaurants
Sage Restaurant
The Sage Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the hotel; located next to the bar and the reception, it is a great place to relax, chat with your colleagues or relax after a long day at work.
Location: Ground Floor
Serves: Breakfast, Dinner, Dessert
Hours of Operation: : 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Hotel Bars & Lounges
The Lounge Bar
Relax in comfortable surroundings and enjoy something to eat or drink whilst catching up on the news or your work by enjoying our free wifi.
Location: On entrance, the lounge is located to the left of reception.
Hours of Operation: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Connect
Business Services
- 2 Meeting Room(s) Available
- Printer
- Copier
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
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Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
Hotel Details
Panners Roundabout Notley Cross
Braintree, CM77 7AB
United Kingdom
Check In: 2:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 18
Parking + -
- Complimentary Self Parking Available
Accessibility + -
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Ramp Access
Provided by Hotel
Pet Policy + -
- Pets Allowed
- Service Animals Allowed
- Pet Walking Area On-site
- Pets are charged at 20.00GBP per stay. The Hotel must be informed 24 hours before arrival if a pet is staying in the hotel. Pets are not allowed to be left in the room alone during their stay.
Facility + -
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 2
- Total Number of Rooms: 76
- Number of Suites: 0
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 76
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 4
- Connecting Rooms Available
Languages + -
Languages Spoken by Staff
- English
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
- Carte Blanche
- Discover
- Business Advantage
Be The Readiest® for your stay
Your Special Day
Let us sort out the stays
We are ideally located near some of the areas best wedding venues. Offering you the perfect place to relax after that busy day
Our Highlights
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Wedding Venues
Chelmsford Race Course
Meet the Team!
Dining at Braintree
Meetings at Braintree
Wedding Venues
Our hotel is the located within 15 - 30 minutes of some of the local wedding venues, including Gosfield Hall, Leez Priory as well as High and Maidens Barn. Why not relax completely, book a night with us, enjoy your evening celebrating the lucky couple and have a breakfast on us the next day!
Chelmsford Race Course
Did you know that Chelmsford City Race Course is located only a 10 minute drive away from the hotel? Why not stay with us before or after a race? Our Reception team would be more than delighted to help arrange a taxi to and from the course so you can enjoy all the delights of a race day!
Meet the Team!
You’ll never meet team quite like us - with 30 years of service across the Hotel, we strive to lead the way in perusing outstanding.
Please do come in and say hello to our family, be it for a quick coffee in our Lounge, a bite to eat in the Sage Restaurant or an overnight with a complimentary breakfast.
Dining at Braintree
We now offer dining at the hotel
Our Sage Restaurant offers some great dining options so all you have to do is get yourself a pint of ale from the Lounge Bar and relax and enjoy a home-cooked meal at Holiday Inn Express Braintree.
Meetings at Braintree
Are you looking for a space to host your next meeting or presentation? A space that is not only stimulating but also professionally equipped? Look no further than Holiday Inn Express Braintree.
We offer 2 separate rooms with a maximum capacity for 12 delegates in each.