Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes  

Quiet, relaxed atmosphere.

Conference rooms were very cold.

There was no hot water available in the room after 6.30pm on the Saturday evening. I therefore had to have a lukewarm shower.

Great welcome, lovely setting, very comfortable and spotlessly clean room, good breakfast.

Fantastic stay well worth upgrading to executive room, bright modern crisp and clean great friendly staff super fast room service great food, lovely countryside location great views. No bad points I'm afraid

The location is perhaps the greatest asset of Five Lakes Hotel. Tucked away in the countryside it offers the chance to really get away from the hustle and bustle of life and lost oneself in the tranquilly of nature. The grounds are well kept and the lakes, conveniently located, are welcome attractions to what would otherwise be just an ordinary golf course. The design of the lake nearest the building offer guests that rare opportunity to relax by the water's edge and succumb to the temptation of feeding the aquatic fauna. It would be a good idea to install a coin fish and duck feed dispenser at this location as I don't think bread is ideal for fish food. Overall I think Five Lakes is particularly designed for quiet relaxation and romance for the older members of our society.

I was disappointed in the fact that the hotel provide scanty information about its own facilities and attractions and, more so, no information about other attractions within the nearby areas/locations. As near as Tiptoe was, nothing was said it. It was as though Five Lakes exist in isolation of adjoining communities. I discover the zoo in Colchester by chance and a nature reserve for birds by accident. I am sure there are others but just had not the time to play Christopher Columbus. These info, as a form of handbook or pack, should be placed in every room.

Wondedrful room. fantastic staff and service, nothing too much trouble including facilitating early entry to our room to attend a nearby wedding.

The tea was AWFUL. I think the hotel was using long-life milk. Shame, since everything else was commendable,

excellent location with very good sports facilities. Room very comfortable and clean - towels changed daily in bathroom. Staff generally friendly and helpful

food overpriced - no medium white wine in bar

A good meal. Nice views. Beds had comfortable mattresses. Well designed shower room. Quiet location.

I did not like the pillows - very thick! poor night sleep. Unfortunately swimming pool was closed during our stay, so we only stayed one night (had booked for 3 nights) Further out of Maldon than had realised, because of the winding country lanes.

Major improvement since my previous visit. The standard of the rooms was very high, with a extra large comfortable bed. Staff were very professional and nothing was too much trouble. Food in the brasserie restaurant was very good.

Pool is not designed for doing length swimming, and some of the gym equipment needs updating, and possibly a few more machines. Breakfast didnt live up to the same expectations of the meal the night before

Great location close to Layer Marney

We were upgraded to an executive suite which had recently been refurbished. There were some minor issues with the bathroom fittings most of which were rectified very quickly. The room was peaceful, comfortable and had an excellent view. Although we were disappointed to discover that the Camelot Restaurant was closed for refurbishment we enjoyed the food and had three rounds of golf. All staff were couteous, helpful and efficient. A very enjoyable 4 night break.

The room was large, clean and comfortable with a lovely view over the golf course. Breakfast was first class. There was plenty of parking space. Our stay was very good value for money.

The bathroom, although large and very clean, was slightly old fashioned and the range of toiletries somewhat limited. There was a restricted choice of evening meal - either a very good buffet @ £20.00 or a limited a la carte option (the restaurants were undergoing refurbishment during our stay).