In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.
Rob
United Kingdom
Friendliness of one receptionist. Solved a no issue without any fuss. The property was what we expected, no fuss, easy access, basic good price.
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.
Linda
United Kingdom
I wanted a room overlooking car, with my cherished car that my husband gave me just before he passed away. This car is VERY special to me, so I keep an eye on it when 'away'. Food good too. Quiet. Lovely staff- very helpful.
Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester.
robin
United Kingdom
Have stayed here a few times now, and will continue to do so when working around the area. I get a good night's sleep and it's reasonably priced. Oh and a good breakfast lol 😁
Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.
OAKERS
United Kingdom
ROOM WAS EXCELLENT AND VERY SPACIOUS.
THE BRASSERIE EVENING MEAL AND BREAKFAST WERE SUPERB.
THE FRENCH BRASSERIE MANAGER FOR THE EVENING MEAL WAS BRILLIANT.
This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors.
Elaine
United Kingdom
We ended up staying in the partner hotel Star Anglian which was very clean & due to an upgrade a very comfortable room.
Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Fiona
United Kingdom
All the staff were super friendly and helpful. The room beautifully appointed. Lots of attention to detail regarding what was provided ie 6 different types of tea! Huge towels! Nothing too much trouble, ie they were fully booked in the restaurant but still managed to fit us in. The food was superb. Altogether we had a wonderful stay.
Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.
Stringer
United Kingdom
Great location with secure parking. Lovely rooms. Great breakfast. Staff friendly. Have stayed before and will do again. Throughly recce
Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colchester. Providing a bar, the property is located within 26 km of Freeport Braintree.
Nick
United Kingdom
Lovely room , good facilities, tea coffee making. And bottled water . Shower superb!!
Continental Breakfast was amazing , so much to choose from!!
This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.
This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors.
Very good put my motorbike in the garage locked up
FAQs about hotels in Colchester
On average, 3-star hotels in Colchester cost £79 per night, and 4-star hotels in Colchester are £107 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Colchester can on average be found for £128 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £94 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Colchester for tonight. You'll pay on average around £137 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Colchester will cost around £110 (based on Booking.com prices).
For domestic travellers, Colchester is accessible via direct trains from London Liverpool Street (approx. 50 minutes). International travellers can fly into London Heathrow, then take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, a tube to Liverpool Street, and a train to Colchester (approx. 2.5 hours).
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is London Stansted Airport, due to its extensive flight network. It's approximately 50km from Colchester, making it a convenient choice.
Colchester, UK, offers various public transport options. FirstGroup operates frequent bus services throughout the town. Greater Anglia provides regular train services to nearby cities. Taxis are readily available. Alternatively, the town is cycle-friendly with numerous bike lanes. Walking is also feasible due to the town's compact size.
What guests said about Colchester:
10
Scored 10
Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old...
Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old and new part to walk round ranging from a good collection of shops and food outlets to browse and walking round the various churches, castle, monastery ruins and lovely parks.
The town is within walking distance of both train stations, taxis are plenty also. Take a good pair of comfy walking attire for feet as you will be walking up and down gradients!! A great place to visit on the local bus is Manningtree where there is a antiques emporium to walk round with a great cafe in the high street for food.
If visiting Colchester for the first time I recommend staying at least a minimum of 4 days as their is a lot to see of interest. Lots of charity shops too!!
For families do visit Colchester Zoo which is a great day out, this can be reached by bus also if you do not drive.
lynette
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Great weekend destination.
Great weekend destination. Loads of big and little shops, cafes, restaurants and craft ales bars. Great atmosphere in town. On top of this the most amazing castle and wobbly medieval houses and Roman walls something for everyone!!
Town centre easy to walk round and explore and topped off with a fabulous meal at China Chef!
Tracy
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of...
I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of facilities to suit different tastes. I personally very much enjoy learning about its history. It also has good shopping areas and restaurants.
Judith
6.0
Scored 6.0
You have to be fit as there is a lot of walking
You have to be fit as there is a lot of walking
The hotel was half way up the hill and the nearest bus stops at the top or bottom.
There are many buses which basicly end up at Osbourne road bus station
There are numerous scooters for hire with i phone but i didnt see a main point of distribution just abonded scooters hear and there .
ALISTAIR BONE
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Colchester is a gem.
Colchester is a gem. Lovely architecture and sights, good cafes and pubs, shopping and eateries. It's not at all dog friendly, though, which is a big drawback if you ask me. Come on, Colchester, Britain loves its pets!
Matt
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Colchester castle was a good part it was interesting to see...
Colchester castle was a good part it was interesting to see Colchester's history. The castle Park is a great place to go and sit and relax take a picnic and have a stroll around. I only stayed for 2 nights but would of liked to stay longer to take a proper look around
The room was nicely laid out and adequately furnished and the bed very comfortable. Being in an old hotel, in an old part of Colchester the floor retained the period property features!
The staff were great, welcoming and friendly taking the time to find out about us and our reason for staying.
The food however, passed our expectations and we can highly recommend The Green Room restaurant for the food and for the service, my steak was cooked to perfection and my wife enjoyed her fish too. The wine was excellent.
The room was giant and the general feel to the
Hotel was amazing! The location was perfect. The only thing I would say is to give more indication on where the George parking is, as the area seems to be a one way system which doesn’t lead you to the high street using google maps but other than that this is defo a spot to hit!!!! We loved it that much we booked a night to stay at the sister hotel for another night (the George hotel).
The hotel was ideally placed for us, being equidistant between the two family groups we were in Colchester to visit.
It was competitively priced, the room and bathroom were clean, the shower was decent and the beds were very comfortable for us. Also, the quality of the breakfast was quite good and at £10 per person, represented good value. And finally, all the members of staff we had contact with were very friendly and helpful.
summer let for student accommodation. peaceful campus life, clean airy rooms. on site reception. pleasant walks, eg to wivenhoe or along the river into town. regular busses into town. colchester was more interesting than i realised. castle, churches, roman walls, parks and many interesting little streets with quirky shops and cafes.
Excellent value. Stayed one night in a standard double. Location spot on, short drive to Colchester and it's environs, plenty of parking at the hotel, pleasant ambience inside and out. Very helpful staff on reception and in the restaurant, where we had some very nice food from the starter menu when we arrived.
Lovely pub and hotel. We stayed for two nights and really enjoyed it. Our room was lovely and was perfect for us. The bed was one of the comfiest I’ve ever slept in!! Really friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely go back if we go to Colchester again!
The property was an excellent choise for us. Being Central to Colchester and not to far away from the Univercity where we spend the day at our daughters graduation. The host was excellent and was very responsive to any questions we had.
The staff were very helpful, friendly, and polite, the food was cooked to a high standard, my room was comfortable and clean, I would definitely recommend the hotel, and would most certainly stay there again if I am in Colchester
Stunning hotel with beautiful rooms and outstanding staff. Fantastic breakfast with perfect, friendly and attentive service. Great location, right next to Colchester Castle and Park and a nice outdoor space for warmer days.
Lovely small hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Very well situated for exploring the city. Compact rooms in historic building. Nicely restored but a bit on the tight side given the structural limitations.
what a wonderful hotel! great location, very welcoming, had delicious food, the room clean and comfortable. the staff was exceptionally nice. lots to do in colchester. highly recommended.
we’ve stayed here a few times. It is a jewel. It is by far the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in and the standard is always exactly the same. Perfect and pristine.
The hotel was in a great, central location being on the high street of Colchester. We were attending a concert nearby and it was literally a 5 minute drive.
It has a big store near, where you can get whatever you want. Also it has a bus stop to either the University of Essex or Colchester’s center just outside
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