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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
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.
thomas
United Kingdom
Nice getaway. Great pool and facilities for a short stay
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
3,363 reviews
Price from$126.45per night
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
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.
Kerry
United Kingdom
Bed was comfy
Tv good quality
Bathroom overall good
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
937 reviews
Price from$98.80per night
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester
Hotel in Colchester
Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city center, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking.
Paul
United Kingdom
Lovely, helpful people excellent bedroom explain swimming pool. Very good breakfast. Good place to go and watch football with BIG scream Manager was very happy
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,028 reviews
Price from$126.45per night
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Located within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the center of historic Colchester.
Edward Parlindungan
Indonesia
I like the hotel in term of location and breakfast was so tasty.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,744 reviews
Price from$90.81per night
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
Alan
United Kingdom
Lovely clean hotel friendly very helpful staff good location shower to die for was best shower I’ve ever used !! Bed comfortable very very clean rooms just perfect
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
994 reviews
Price from$153.27per night
The Courthouse Inn
Hotel in Colchester
Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Rachel
United Kingdom
Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Found us a last min table for dinner on a busy Saturday night.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
205 reviews
Price from$153.27per night
GreyFriars
Hotel in Colchester
Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford.
Jeremy
United Kingdom
A really nice hotel, comfortable, clean and friendly.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
2,034 reviews
Price from$185.20per night
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.
rachael
United Kingdom
Lovely clean room , good staff , lovely views from balcony, fab shower and great breakfast ! Thank you
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,439 reviews
Price from$146.88per night
Colchester Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Colchester.
Nicola
United States of America
Interesting and quirky hotel with a fabulous manager! We highly recommend this property.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
743 reviews
Price from$153.27per night
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Hotel in Colchester
This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....
Harrison
United Kingdom
Great find. Stayed couple nights and had a great stay. Check in was smooth and easy as the staff were friendly and helpful. Room was really nice and clean and beds were comfortable.
During the week they do a burger or pizza and a pint for £9.95 and it was very good.
Had a brilliant stay and would definitely stay again.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,316 reviews
Price from$102.31per night
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8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 743 reviews
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What Guests Said About Colchester:
- 6.0Scored 6.0
I liked the town and its history.
I liked the town and its history. However, I found the prices in pubs to be excessive, regarding both food and drink. The portion I received in the George was very small, especially considering I'd paid twenty-four pounds for it. It consisted of a tiny piece of fish, three mussels, a little broccoli, and two very small pieces of potato. In the Castle, I paid eighteen ponds fifty for a pint, with pie and mash.The price of a pint in most pubs was what you might expect to pay in London.
DavidUnited Kingdom - 6.0Scored 6.0
Full hotel was under refurbishment rooms were nice that we...
Full hotel was under refurbishment rooms were nice that we had occasional loud noise from the builders I could smell smoke in the hall ways and smell of weed in my room when I opend my room window looking out my window was like looking out at a tip when staff was okay I supposeAAnonymous - 10Scored 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.lynetteUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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!TracyUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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 - 6.0Scored 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 BONEUnited Kingdom
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- From $91.96 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,338 reviewsAs you can see from the photos on their website, the actual hotel is an amazing building right in the middle of Colchester. The common areas (reception, lounges, dining room) are lovely, really oldy-worldy, with beams and nooky rooms with a large wooden staircase. The staff did an excellent job making us feel welcome and tried really hard to do the best they could. There definitely weren't enough staff as the lady on reception was also helping behind the bar serving drinks and later became our waitress (as we stayed for dinner).
GregUnited Kingdom - From $140.50 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 321 reviewsThe rooms where comfy and decorated with a homely feel. The location and car park was very convenient. Not many hotels are a walking distance to town and have free parking. Staff are friendly. I personally think the bad reviews were not to do with the service but discrimination. This hotel definitely has potential and I feel like the staff are working hard to make it Better. I think the improvements that need to be made are reflected in the price a it’s very cheap compared to other hotels in the area.jessicaUnited Kingdom
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 227 reviewsBaye House is like a heaven and oasis for us. The room is spacious and comfortable. In the morning I enjoyed hearing the birds singing from the room “Tree.” The common area including the garden, the guest lounge, the bathroom and the shared kitchen is very well decorated and maintained. We had very good sleep and refreshed ourselves there. Thank you, Annie. If we have a chance to go back to Colchester, we will definitely stay at Baye House again.sch79Taiwan
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 50 reviewsCharming, Victorian cottage in a quirky village. Equiped with everything we needed and extra touches such as Cava and treats. Enjoyed walking around the village looking at all the different architectural styles. Very convenient to be able to walk along the river path into Colchester and catch bus/train back. Loved the Castle Museum. Train to the coast was great too. Sitting on the patio with a glass of wine at the end of the day.
LorraineUnited Kingdom - From $173.83 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,630 reviewsThe hotel is located in the centre of Colchester and is convenient for touristy things as well as shops/restaurants/bars etc. The rooms are comfortable, clean and to a good standard. The check-in staff were friendly and everything worked smoothly with our booking. The food in the restaurant was first-class and very reasonably priced. I don't usually like restaurants in hotels, but this was excellent.PhilUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 213 reviewsBeautiful cottage with a unique character. The owner is very kind, friendly and accommodating. The room was charming and clean, and the bed had a lovely heated blanket (a first for me!:)). Had a great night's sleep. The breakfast was also delicious. The location is very close to the city center and Colchester Town train station. Had an absolutely wonderful time here.StanislavUnited Kingdom
- From $166.04 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 743 reviewsLocation was perfect. Right near the high Street with pubs and restaurants. Chosen for its closeness to the Colchester Arts Centre where we attended a gig. Lovely hotel, quirky little room in the Stable block with a comfy bed. Very friendly welcoming staff. Continental breakfast with plenty of choice. We would stay again if we come back to Colchester.KarenUnited Kingdom
- 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 254 reviewsStudent accommodation made available during the summer holidays, located on the Uni Campus. As such, it is a bit bare-bones but good value for the money. Essex Uni Campus is on the outskirts of Colchester, dorms well clear of busy traffic. Parking and public transport on site.DirkNetherlands
- From $153.27 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 994 reviewsWell located boutique hotel in the centre of Colchester. Lovely downstairs bar & restaurant. Rooms are cosy, clean & comfortable with good shower. Staff are welcoming and helpful. Great freshly cooked breakfast. Good value for money.KerryUnited Kingdom
- From $148.29 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,113 reviewsYou have to check in at The George Hotel across the road. Car parking is behind the George Hotel which is £9.50 for 24hrs. Rooms are immediately clean. Lift and stair access. Great location on the Main Street in the town centre.
MatthewUnited Kingdom - From $169.87 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 33 reviewsPerfect location close to Colchester Town centre. Quiet at night. Had adequate facilities. Very clean. Spacious living area with dining table. Would highly recommend and would book again.KatieUnited Kingdom
- From $185.20 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 2,031 reviewsFantastic as always. Another visit to the greyfriars, when in Colchester visiting family we always stay here. It's a fabulous hotel. Staff are exceptional and facilities are top levelhoundUnited Kingdom
- From $148.29 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,113 reviewsClean, good size bathroom, comfortable bed. Shame this hotel is where it is because it's the area that lets it down. Soundproof the windows and this would be so so much better.houndUnited Kingdom
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 103 reviewsCheap, clean and tidy. Location is good not far from town centre. Would definitely stay here again if back in Colchester.LucieUnited Kingdom
- From $157.10 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,360 reviewsNice staff and bar area. Lovely cleaning ladies, very helpful. Comfy beds, nice location, easy access to Colchester.
BarbaraUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 371 reviewsAll well organized, clean, amazing staff, comfortable and in the city center. Best place to stay in Colchester.
RaysaPortugal - From $185.20 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 2,031 reviewsVery smart hotel in an excellent location.Comfy room and fantastic breakfast selection hot and cold.michaelSpain
- From $120.70 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,744 reviewsQuirky hotel, love the history. Great location for exploring Colchester.JennyUnited Kingdom
- From $120.70 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,744 reviewsI like the hotel in term of location and breakfast was so tasty.Edward ParlindunganIndonesia
- From $153.27 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 994 reviewsStaff were lovely. Breakfast was great. Overall a nice hotel.HeatherUnited States of America
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