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Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Property class: 3

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A lobby area with seating arrangements, a reception desk, and a view of the outside.
A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a patterned wall, and a counter with a sign indicating a cheese omelet option.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a door in the background.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a bar area with stools, green chairs, and framed artwork on the walls.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a dome-shaped roof, and a statue in front.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$114 nightly
The current price is $131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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309 E Main St, Branford, CT, 06405
  • Place, Branford Supply Pond
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Yale University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Connecticut State University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a dresser, and a window.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Branford

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG in Branford, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Yale University and Branford Supply Pond. .This hotel is 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Quinnipiac University and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Orchard Hill Plaza Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Branford Supply Pond - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Yale University - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Shubert Theater - 13 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Southern Connecticut State University - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Yale Bowl - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rose Vineyards and Winery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shoreline Cafe and Catering - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Parthenon Diner Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
At Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Branford? This hotel has 820 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 820 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite premium channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 610 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great Jen at front desk verry good. will stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked the breakfast options and the rooms were cleaned well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely and staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t thrilled I had to go but my AC went and it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to make sure all needs were met. They were welcoming, warm and helpful. I was traveling with my kids and the front desk staff especially made them feel welcome and helped ease any anxieties associated with long travel. I travel to this area regularly and will use this hotel again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience yet again at Holiday Inn Express & Suites. I don't have to worry as much when I book with these guys. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great with one big exception, and that was the internet. The room was large, clean, and comfortable. The staff was helpful and we loved the chocolate chip cookies and the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. Very nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff -- David and Rochelle were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and the interior shows it. Although at another hotel right now and they don’t even have a coffee maker in the extended stay room. The breakfast was pretty good and I love those coffee machines.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room very accomadating, clean and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly adequate for a one night stay while traveling through Connecticut on my way to somewhere else. Easy on and off from I 95. Good pizza place right next door to hotel for eat in or take out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent hotel. Very clean, convenient and the staff is just amazing. Helpful and courteous. Definitely will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was awesome! The receptionist (Tatyana) was the first person and the nicest person I met during my trip! I would stay here again just because of her hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable bed with crisp clean linens Nicely appointed room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, free coffee/tea, room was very comfortable and location was convenient to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room felt damp. The sheets,couch..our clothes. Breakfast was fine. Receptionist was exceptional. Not sure I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025