About Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel
Located near the Braintree Public Gardens and the Towerlands Equestrian Centre, the Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel offers budget-friendly accommodation and complimentary on-site parking.
The hotel’s 76 bedrooms feature private bathrooms and include amenities such as flat-screen TVs with digital channels, free Wi-Fi and coffee makers. Hair dryers and ironing boards are also included.
The Holiday Inn Express Braintree, an IHG Hotel features a business centre with copy, fax and print facilities. The hotel also offers a safe-deposit box at reception and a laundry and dry-cleaning pickup service.
Guests enjoy a free Express Start breakfast buffet with hot and continental options included. Evening meals are also available. The Lounge Bar serves drinks throughout the day.
The hotel lies within ten miles of Chelmsford Cathedral, Hedingham Castle and the Palace of Beaulieu. Hylands House and Park, the East Anglian Railway Museum and Melbourne Stadium are also nearby.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Surprisingly quiet.
Despite the hotel’s location next to the busy A120, guests found the surroundings were surprisingly quiet. Reviews also indicate that good soundproofing means that you’ll hear very little noise from other guests, so it does seem that a peaceful stay is on
positive:
Good value for money.
A night at the Holiday Inn Express Braintree won’t make too much of a dent in your budget. Furthermore, essential freebies such as car parking, standard Wi-Fi and breakfast add extra value to your stay. About the only thing you may want to pay extra for i
positive:
Well presented rooms.
Guests tend to agree that the hotel bedrooms are well presented. While not overly luxurious, they offer clean and comfortable surroundings that are perfectly adequate for a few nights. Some reviewers would have liked extras such as a minibar or an in-room
Negative Reviews
negative:
Breakfast could be better.
The hotel offers a free breakfast and while many guests describe it as satisfying, others were less impressed. The main concern seems to be that there are not enough hot choices available. Some guests chose to visit the nearby Toby’s restaurant instead.
negative:
Limited activities in the immediate area.
With the exception of the Toby’s restaurant next door, there’s very little to see and do in the immediate area. You’ll need to hop in the car or rely on taxis and public transport to visit area attractions.
negative:
Free Wi-Fi is slow.
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi but some guests found the service ridiculously slow. You may find yourself paying extra to upgrade to a faster service. Unsurprisingly, guests thought this was unacceptable, especially for a hotel that hosts so many business gu