This contemporary hotel is situated off the main A120 road 17 miles from junction 8 on the M11. Situated within easy reach of Braintree's freeport, the town centre and Springwood & Broomhills Industrial Estates. The Express by Holiday Inn Braintree is the business and leisure travellers preferred choice for affordable accommodation in the Braintree area. Places of interest: Freeport Designer Shopping Village, Braintree Town, Fennes Estate, Leighs Priory, Cressing Temple, Colchester Zoo, Colchester Castle, Chelmsford Town.Adjacent to the hotel is the Fowlers Farm Vintage Inn/restaurant serving great food all day, every day 12 noon to 10.00pm, Sunday 12 noon to 9.30pm. Access to the hotel is available 24 hours with drinks available from reception each evening in addition, light snacks and ice are available from the reception vending area. With welcoming staff and Express by Holiday Inn standards to match, you're sure you've made the smart choice!Car parking is free during your stay.