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Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

309 East Main St, Branford, CT, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG is a 3-star hotel located in Branford, Connecticut, positioned within a 15-minute drive of Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital. The property sits 0.8 miles from Branford Supply Pond and 12 miles from Hammonasset Beach State Park, offering convenient access to the area's attractions and institutions. With a location rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on guest reviews, the hotel provides reliable proximity to both academic and medical landmarks in the New Haven region.

The 96 air-conditioned guest rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, and complimentary wireless internet access. Each room includes a pillowtop bed dressed with down comforters and premium bedding, along with satellite programming for entertainment. Private bathrooms are equipped with shower-tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. The property maintains 6 suites for guests requiring additional space. Rooms are rated 4.4 out of 5 for comfort.

Guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness center for recreation and wellness. The hotel's on-site restaurant serves daily meals, and a complimentary buffet breakfast is included with every stay. Additional amenities include a business center, 820 square feet of conference space with one meeting room, gift shop, laundry facilities, safe-deposit boxes at the front desk, and free self-parking. The property is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible throughout, and staffed 24 hours a day.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM, with flexible arrival times available, and standard checkout is at 11:00 AM. The hotel does not permit pets. With an overall guest rating of 4.3 out of 5 across more than 1,000 reviews and an 84.4 percent recommendation rate, Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG provides dependable accommodations in a location convenient to both New Haven and Connecticut's shoreline communities.

Location & nearby attractions

When you 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 Yale-New Haven Hospital. This hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Hammonasset Beach State Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Branford Supply Pond.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Branford Supply Pond - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Polished - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Rose Vineyards - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Stony Creek Brewery - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Bill Miller’s Castle - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Foote Memorial Park Tennis Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Stony Creek Museum - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Branford Hills Plaza Shopping Center - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Double Beach - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Shoreline Trolley Museum - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Farm River State Park - 8 km / 5 mi
Connecticut Sportsplex - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Bishops Orchard and Winery - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Hagaman Memorial Library - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional) - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Bridgeport, CT (BDR-Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial) - 42.1 km / 26.2 mi
Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford) - 86.3 km / 53.6 mi

Rooms

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.

Dining

At Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Amenities & features

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.
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.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).