Description of hotel: Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG in New Haven - CT

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 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Polished. 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.

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
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
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
Guilford Art Center - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
AMF Circle Lanes - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Guilford Town Green - 10.2 km / 6.3 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

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. At Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included. The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 6 2026 to October 1 2026 (dates subject to change):

• Swimming pool

• 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).