In the heart of Branford, Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet and dry cleaning/laundry services. Take advantage of the indoor pool, business center, gym and in-room WiFi. With multilingual staff on hand to help guests also appreciate the helpful staff.
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Stony Creek Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Connecticut Sportsplex - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
Yale University - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
Yale-New Haven Hospital - 12 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 19 min drive
Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial) - 34 min drive
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 60 min drive
Branford Station - 10 min drive
New Haven, CT (ZVE-New Haven Train Station) - 13 min drive
New Haven Union Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 11 min walk
Hornets Nest Deli - 5 min walk
Parthenon Diner Restaurant - 12 min walk
Common Grounds - 3 min drive
Cafe Fiore - 15 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG
At Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital. After having fun at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
96 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Restaurant
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (820 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG is located a short 16-minute walk from Branford Supply Pond.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, hot, delicious, and plentiful with a variety of options. (41 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Ed at front desk was great!
Caprice
Caprice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2025
Clean access
Easy on and off highway. Staff helpful at breakfast. Clean, spacious room with good outlets to recharge electronics.
Kathy
Kathy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
Very clean, super soft bedsheets, and very good complimentary breakfast
Rebekah
Rebekah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2025
The room was very clean, staff Was very professional. Definetly will come back.
Anna
Anna, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
This place is awesome… Super clean, friendly staff, chocolate chip cookies and a very good breakfast… I was very impressed….
Tim
Tim, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2025
Stay for business as it was perfect exactly what I was looking for a good place to stay and get a good nights sleep
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
I would love to stay here again!
Shayla
Shayla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Located off the interstate and close to town.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2025
It was great. My fiancée was not to happy with the pool being really cold
Rosemarie
Rosemarie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
great hotel
jason
jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
This is one of the cleanest motels I have ever stayed in…. The staff were extremely pleasant and very helpful…
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
My Kids loved it he swimming pool and the breakfast. Location was convenient
Larissa
Larissa, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2025
The location was perfect.
Jennese
Jennese, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Convenient location
Jeanette
Jeanette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Very clean
San Juana
San Juana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Great breakfast!
Larry W
Larry W, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Liked the stay
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
it was exellent
Mirna
Mirna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2025
Very comfortable accomodations. The hotel was very clean as ell. The staff were very helpful and friendly
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Perfect hotel to visit family
Convenient hotel, and the staff is always accommodating
Harvey
Harvey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2024
Clean, comfy rooms and great staff.
Gayle
Gayle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Breakfast was the best part.
Free and lots of great options.
Rooms were tidy and beds were comfortable. Overall a win.
Weekend rate was kinda pricey for what it is though.
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent
Very , clean! Staff were friendly and accommodating. Only bad thing was pool was too cold
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
This hotel needs some TLC
Dariusz
Dariusz, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Everything was just fine. I think you could fix the wallpaper that is not really attached to the wall in a few places and the tub had very many places that are black because the porcelain is wearing off. The tub was very clean but I didn’t take a bath because of the black bits.