Enjoy some extra space with 2 rooms for 2 adults, 1 child
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Free cot available on request
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 24 September 2025 Cancellation Free cancellation before 16:00 on 24 September 2025 You may cancel free of charge until 16:00 one day before arrival. If you cancel after 16:00 one day before arrival, the cancellation fee will be the cost of the first night. If you don't show up, the no-show fee will be the same as the cancellation fee. Prepayment No prepayment needed – pay at the property No prepayment is needed. No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
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About this property
Situated on the edge of Braintree town centre, 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 en suite bathroom boasts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jon
United Kingdom
“The levels of service from the staff is always excellent. Very welcoming and will always return if working in the area. Separate Gluten Free area for breakfast is excellent.” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Great location for what we needed Fantastic breakfast 2nd time staying here” - Tawfeeq
United Kingdom
“Welcoming friendly staff, clean and spacious room, breakfast included, free parking, very quiet neighbourhood” - Graham
United Kingdom
“My request for easy access was satisfied. The welcome was warm and helpful.” - Edmondson
United Kingdom
“Lovely helpful staff, great sized room, comfy bed, great breakfast” - Gemma
United Kingdom
“Very clean and friendly staff especially after a long drive to get their. Nice and quiet and all facilities you needed. Great price for 1 night and last minute booking.” - Clare
United Kingdom
“The staff were incredibly helpful from the word go. The hotel was spotlessly clean and bright.” - Jamie
Sweden
“Very clean and comfortable, great breakfast, lovely staff!” - Boyd
United Kingdom
“Young lady at reception with tattoos was very friendly and helpful” - Claire
United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed and delicious breakfast. Perfect for an overnight stay after a wedding celebration”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Restaurant & Lounge Bar
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.







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