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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.

Great hotel , handy location to main road.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
3,348 reviews
Price fromBGN 227.04per night
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester, hotel in Colchester

Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city centre, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking.

No breakfast booked. Clean and efficient. Stayed overnight for a party, and no issues despite a refurbishment being in progress. Unexpectedly great American diner for dinner opposite, not in the best nick but the food was excellent and well-priced.
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,022 reviews
Price fromBGN 224.99per 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.

Clean room, bathroom, sheets and towels. Cup of tea or coffee available in the room. Friendly staff, helping out if there’s a problem.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
961 reviews
Price fromBGN 177.72per night
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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.

Historic building from Tudor era, with free parking and very helpful and polite staff. Spacious comfortable rooms. In a quiet spot, just 10' walk from the centre.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,743 reviews
Price fromBGN 161.59per night
The North Hill Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.

Really friendly staff and a beautiful breakfast 😋
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
980 reviews
Price fromBGN 272.72per night
The Courthouse Inn, hotel in Colchester

Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Very handy location, nice staff.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
195 reviews
Price fromBGN 272.72per night
GreyFriars, hotel in Colchester

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.

The rooms are spacious, luxurious, and very, very comfortable. The tariff was reasonable and affordable. (Worth every penny!) The check-in procedure was quick and easy. The staff were warm, friendly, and engaging. Pre check in instructions were clear and comprehensive. Reception was quick to respond to questions, and any issue was solved immediately. The hotel smelled nice upon entering. I really loved the L'Occitane toiletries and appreciated all of the thoughtful touches like fluffy white robes, coffee machine and coffee pods, and complimentary mini- bar items. Secure parking was another bonus, as was the location. We would love to come back.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,004 reviews
Price fromBGN 284.08per 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.

Service and staff
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,434 reviews
Price fromBGN 261.36per night
Colchester Boutique Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Colchester.

The staff went above and beyond especially Roland.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
729 reviews
Price fromBGN 272.72per night
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester, hotel in Colchester

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....

Easy parking on site, just put reg in Bed comfy
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,276 reviews
Price fromBGN 182.04per night
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  • 6.0
    Scored 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 suppose
    A
    Anonymous
  • 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Colchester

  • From BGN 295.45 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 729 reviews
    This was a lovely hotel that was right in the heart of Colchester! Near to shops, railway stations and bus stops!! The room we had was a good size as was the lovely bathroom with a big ensuite shower!! All the staff were polite and friendly and we appreciated the upgrade we were lucky to get! There was plenty of choice for the continental breakfast and there is also a restaurant here and you can have high tea!! If you want a place that's near to everything including the Castle which is well worth visiting this is the hotel to stay in!!
    Nicky White
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 194.31 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,332 reviews
    Nicely located on Colchester High Street within walking distance of most nearby amenities. Bed decently comfortable, plug sockets by the bed, and of course free Wi-Fi. Staff were very polite and friendly, and the service was very efficient. I slept very well and was easily able to walk to Castle Park, local restaurants and shops, and Colchester Town train station from the hotel. I wouldn't bother with the breakfast, as you have many options on the High Street and nearby, within spitting distance, for much cheaper.
    Conor
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 490.90 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,434 reviews
    One has to be very picky to find fault with this hotel. It is immaculately clean. I stayed in The Helena room in the main house. It was a beautiful, big room. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I arrived a few hours before Check in, so I didn’t mind to wait. What I didn’t expect was that my luggage was already taken to my room when I checked in at 3pm. They also , kindly allowed a late check out at 5pm for a small extra fee. It is good value for money and highly recommended.
    Mirna
    Bahrain
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 232 reviews
    Beautiful house with lots of old character and interest. Everywhere is filled with lovely objects and art. We felt very much at home. Even a friendly cat to sit with in the living room. Extremely comfortable bed, good sized room and cosy central heating. Host and staff were very welcoming and made the visit a joy. Hugely preferable over a generic hotel room. Excellent shower and bathroom facilities. Very central to Colchester Town centre and places of interest.
    Jennifer
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 218.18 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,023 reviews
    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.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 194.31 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,332 reviews
    I liked the location, the people working their are super nice, as well as the building and the old style. I liked the style of the hotel from the building itself to the furniture but you will like only if you like traditional old styles. I don't recommend it to someone who like fancy super stars hotel. not because it is not nice but because they will put bad reviews because it won't meet their expectations
    bayan
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 362.49 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,613 reviews
    The 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.
    Phil
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 317.04 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,169 reviews
    1. Location is at the heart of Colchester. We arrived by National Express bus and the stop is just 3 mins walk to the hotel. 2. Room is modern and comfortable. Bathroom with shower and modern too. 3. This hotel has a lift so really love it as I was travelling with heavy luggages. 4. My room comes with hot bfast at The George. Simple but delicious bfast with amazing atmosphere of The George.
    Arishahakim
    Malaysia
  • From BGN 317.04 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,169 reviews
    We wanted to stay in Colchester so the location was great. We booked a disabled room as I'm disabled and it couldn't have been better, very clean, spacious, great wet room and comfortable bed. The staff and restaurant in The George Hotel were very pleasant. Will definitely book again.
    Helen
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 272.72 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 980 reviews
    Good location, very well maintained hotel, spotlessly clean. Nice staff and a fantastic breakfast too! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to stay close to Colchester town centre. NCP car par 2 mins walk away was reasonably priced for 24 hour rate too
    Duncan
    United Kingdom
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,348 reviews
    The hotel is located in a beautiful area, whilst still being close to local amenities. Inside the room, it was very clean and was very pleased to see a bath. The staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely be staying with you again on our next visit to Colchester Zoo.
    Charlie
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 207.04 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,276 reviews
    Very helpful staff. Helped to use the check in machine at the doors. As we were checking out early in the morning, they even cooked breakfast earlier than they supposed to. Breakfast was very delicious. Free parking for hotel guests.
    Mikus
    Latvia
  • From BGN 363.63 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,004 reviews
    Nice size room, very clean, great shower & excellent breakfast included. The hotel is ideally situated at the top of Colchester High Street & next to the castle.
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 295.45 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 729 reviews
    Many thanks to the hotel for giving us an early check in. So appreciated. The staff were very kind and helpful. Hotel very central and good steakhouse close by
    Alison
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 195.11 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 961 reviews
    General + Friendly staff + Good breakfast available at 7AM in weekends + Close to attractions (including Colchester Zoo) + Large parking space available
    Steven
    Netherlands
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 103 reviews
    Cheap, clean and tidy. Location is good not far from town centre. Would definitely stay here again if back in Colchester.
    Lucie
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 272.72 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 980 reviews
    We had an overnight stay, a quick breakfast and then left for home, so didnt really spend any time at the hotel
    Karen
    United Kingdom
  • From BGN 249.99 per night
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 331 reviews
    The hotel is clean and modern, and it is close to Colchester station.
    Paulo
    Brazil
  • From BGN 218.18 per night
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,023 reviews
    The room was outdated and the structure of hotel wa tired and dated..
    christopher
    United Kingdom
  • 7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,348 reviews
    The hotel was clean, The buffet breakfast was wonderful.
    Charles
    Malta

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