HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BRANFORD-NEW HAVEN BY IHG - Branford CT 309 E Main St 06405

309 East Main St., Branford, CT 06405 United States

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Near Branford Supply Pond

8.8

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The Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven offers amenities such as a gym, pool, restaurant, spa, and free WiFi/Internet.

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Free WiFi

Free buffet breakfast

Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

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Reviews

"Great stay"

Staff all very friendly and helpful. Very clean and comfortable. Quiet. Definitely stay again.

Matthew G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Oct 14 to Thu Oct 15 2026 at a $179.00 average nightly rate.

"Staff was fantastic great breakfast average establishment"

Staff was fantastic. Great breakfast. Average establishment.

Steve C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 21 to Sun Aug 23 2026 at a $169.00 average nightly rate.

"One night stay"

Great hotel.Easy on and off highway. Very clean.Great staff. Dave was especially helpful on arrival. Very accommodating with our need to switch rooms. Quiet and restful after long day of travelling. Great breakfast, great variety. Will definitely stay here again.

Patricia G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 24 to Thu Jun 25 2026 at a $189.99 average nightly rate.

"Convenient Location"

The staff was super helpful, the breakfast was better than I expected, lots of options, food was good!

Sue K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 29 to Tue Jun 30 2026 at a $144.00 average nightly rate.

"Excellent"

Clean, comfortable and great service.

Michael B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jun 14 to Mon Jun 15 2026 at a $136.00 average nightly rate.

"Clean and comfortable"

Very clean and comfortable. They were very kind and easy to work with. We came in from NC and we were happy with our selection.

Joann Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 05 to Sat Jun 06 2026 at a $219.00 average nightly rate.

"Comfortable and close to Tweed Airport"

We had a good stay. Comfortable and kind staff.

Kimberly W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 12 to Fri Feb 13 2026 at a $115.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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 17.5 mi (28.1 km) from Quinnipiac University and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Branford Supply Pond.

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

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Connecticut Sportsplex - 2.8 mi
Branford Hall Career Institute - 3.2 mi
Shoreline Trolley Museum - 4.0 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) - 5.4 mi
East Rock Park - 6.6 mi
Five Mile Point Lighthouse - 6.6 mi
Long Wharf Theater - 6.8 mi
Connecticut Children's Museum - 7.0 mi
Peabody Museum of Natural History - 7.0 mi
Yale University - 7.0 mi
Knights of Columbus Museum - 7.0 mi
International Festival of Arts and Ideas - 7.1 mi
New Haven Amtrak - 7.1 mi
New Haven City Hall - 7.1 mi
The Green - 7.2 mi
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library - 7.3 mi
Sterling Memorial Library at Yale University - 7.3 mi
Shubert Theater - 7.3 mi
Harkness Tower - 7.4 mi
Yale University Art Gallery - 7.4 mi
Yale Repertory Theater - 7.4 mi
Yale Center for British Art - 7.4 mi
Marsh Botanical Garden - 7.4 mi
Yale New Haven Hospital - 7.6 mi
Hospital of Saint Raphael - 8.1 mi
Quiley Stadium - 8.6 mi
V A Connecticut Healthcare - 8.7 mi
WTA Tour - Pilot Pen Tennis - 8.9 mi
Connecticut Tennis Center - 8.9 mi
Yale Bowl - 9.1 mi
West Rock Park - 9.7 mi
Quinnipiac University - 10.3 mi
Wallingford Amtrak Station - 11.6 mi
Gaylord Hospital - 11.8 mi
Masonic Geriatric Healthcare - 11.8 mi
Nehemiah Royce Museum - 12.1 mi
Lyman Orchards - 14.7 mi
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort - 14.7 mi
Milford Hospital - 15.1 mi
Cheshire Academy - 15.5 mi

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.

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.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2017

Floors: 3

Rooms: 96

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 6

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 15.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 24 hr.

Check-In Instructions:

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)

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
Banquet hall
Braille or raised signage
Business center
Casino nearby
Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coin laundry on site
Computer station
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 820
Conference space size (meters) - 74
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free buffet breakfast
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Gift shops or newsstand
Handrails in stairways
Health or beauty spa nearby
Internet access - wireless
Internet access in public areas - high speed
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
No accessible shuttle
Number of indoor pools - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Stair-free path to entrance
Vending machine
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Green Sustainability

This Hotel used the IHG Green Engage System.

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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).

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Free Express Start Breakfast

Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee

Free high-speed internet service in every room

eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services

Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Branford Townhouse Diner - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Branford Townhouse Diner, just 1 mile away from the hotel.

Lunch Home - Savor a homemade lunch at Home, a cozy restaurant located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Lenny's Indian Head Inn - Enjoy delicious seafood and waterfront dining at Lenny's Indian Head Inn, located 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Thimble Islands Cruise - Embark on a scenic Thimble Islands Cruise and explore the beautiful archipelago, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Cafe Fiore - Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Cafe Fiore, a charming cafe located 2.3 miles away from the hotel.

Lunch Stony Creek Brewery - Grab a bite to eat at Stony Creek Brewery, a popular brewery offering tasty food options, just 3.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale - Indulge in fresh seafood and waterfront views at Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale, situated 4 miles from the hotel.

Activity Thimble Islands Kayak Tour - Experience the Thimble Islands up close with a thrilling kayak tour, located 2.8 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Parthenon Diner - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Parthenon Diner, located 3.2 miles away from the hotel.

Lunch Lenny's Indian Head Inn - Enjoy another scrumptious lunch at Lenny's Indian Head Inn, just 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Guilford Mooring - Delight in waterfront dining and fresh seafood at Guilford Mooring, situated 6 miles from the hotel.

Activity Thimble Islands Sailing Adventure - Set sail on a thrilling Thimble Islands Sailing Adventure, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG have?

There are 96 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Branford event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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