Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

3.0 star property
Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this 3-star Branford hotel

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Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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309 E Main St, Branford, CT, 06405
  • Place, Branford Supply Pond
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Polished
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Branford

In Branford .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Branford hotel, you'll find Polished and Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center. Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District and Stony Creek Brewery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Branford Supply Pond - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Polished - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Yale University - 10 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Yale-New Haven Hospital - 10 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Branford Station - 10 min drive
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Parthenon Diner Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this 3-star Branford hotel
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 820 square feet (74 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG. Self parking is free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 820 sq ft of conference space
  • 74 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven
Holiday Inn Express Haven Motel Branford-New
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Haven

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Phil

Liked: Staff & service
Fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room that was so quiet. The breakfast was amazing. So many choices. Courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was awesome! Our Expedia reservation was messed up (Expedia’s mistake) and the receptionist took care of it with no problem!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. I will definitely stay there again. The rooms were very nice and the staff was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! Great breakfast! Convenient location. The Parthenadon the street was an excellent place to eat!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James, Crossville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here twice recently, both times in a room with king bed. The first room was excellent and well appointed, so I gave this property five stars. The second was somewhat lacking - it had an odd chaise lounge and a desk chair, instead of a sofa or a pair of easy chairs so only one of us could sit comfortably. The room was clean, but bathroom could use a deeper cleaning - there was a little mold in the caulk. This being said, I dropped my rating to 4 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not planning on visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Service awful. Room clean. Bed super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are her to check out a wedding venue (Bill Miller’s Castle) and this is really the perfect place to stay. Plenty of rooms and incredibly convenient. I think it will serve a good portion of people attending the wedding next year.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location with nearby restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolande

Breakfast. Wide variety of all food groups. 4/5. Parking - accessible . Overall cleanliness - 3/5
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolande

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Dirty pool . Pool with visible mold . Dining area chairs with extreme peeling upholstery fabric on multiple chairs , needs more attention to detailing cleanliness such as mold around face sink and accumulation of dust and dirt in corners of dining area. House keeping appears to do bare minimum. Lost more than two hours of sleep due to a fire alarm from a broken sprinkler....hit by a delivery truck onsite . Hotel did not apologize to patrons or explain what was happening , nor gave safety instructions or inform when it was safe to return to rooms. Unprofessional receptionist - condescending and reluctant in providing the option of a printable receipt if booked via expedia.ca/com Appeared unwelcoming and not of much assistance if booked via third party websites that offers discounts instead of directly through them . Poor customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Crossville

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Alice, Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, breakfast available, adhered to no pet policy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and morning breakfast was , too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pago

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole property was very clean, needed more toewels,toiletries always available.The staff was very knowledable about the areas of interest.Enjoyed the hotel and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Amenities
I could hear and feel the movement of the people in unit above mine…I was in Room 120…..poor insulation !!! stayed there for 4 nights….also the coffee urns never seemed to be the hot and I drink it black !!! However the front desk staff was excellent!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid

Half the lights didn’t work in the room. Sent maintenance to “fix” it. Showed up with a ladder an hour later then told us he couldn’t fix it. We all huddled around the one light to get ready for the wedding. Did not offer another room to get ready disappointed motel 6 leaves the light on for next time I guess.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Going down hill fast!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025