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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.

Good swimming pool with helpful staff. Wellcoming reception staff.
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
3,235 reviews
Price from
$141.20
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Staff were very friendly and rooms were spacious
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
717 reviews
Price from
$103.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Marks Tey Hotel Colchester, hotel in Colchester

We are thrilled and excited to share that our major refurbishment is almost complete!

Nice refurbished hotel, Cleanliness is good, Comfortable bed, Swimming pool for children
Scored 7.0
7.0
Rated good
Good
2,017 reviews
Price from
$130.74
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Historic building
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,776 reviews
Price from
$103.29
1 night, 2 adults
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The North Hill Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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

Very clean and nice accommodations. Helpful staff, and very nice restaurant associated with the property.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
984 reviews
Price from
$156.89
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Found us a last min table for dinner on a busy Saturday night.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
284 reviews
Price from
$129.44
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

All the staff with whom we came in contact were friendly, professional and helpful. The room was upgraded which was appreciated.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
2,001 reviews
Price from
$196.12
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

The location
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,281 reviews
Price from
$228.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Colchester Boutique Hotel, hotel in Colchester

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

Nice helpful host. An excelleny central location for undertaking sightseeing. Great continental breakfast.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
756 reviews
Price from
$156.89
1 night, 2 adults
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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....

Comfortable Beds
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
2,278 reviews
Price from
$117.80
1 night, 2 adults
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What Guests Said About Colchester:

  • Scored 2.0
    2.0

    Colchester is hell on earth.

    Colchester is hell on earth. Dirty, fighting, the whole city centre drunk full of absolute idiots. Dirty streets full of sick. Every thing we bought from the shops was out of date when we brought back to room. Bees Indian in the town centre, made us all ill. Serving curry with squirty cream and glacier cherry. The people are very very rude! Absolute hell hole.
    karl
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    We didn’t see the sights of Colchester this time as we were...

    We didn’t see the sights of Colchester this time as we were visiting friends, but we will next time we visit. Driving through the town was relatively simple, the only downside being lots of traffic lights, but it’s the same anywhere these days. It’s a beautiful town with plenty of things to do, some very old properties which are beautiful to look at, especially if you are a a history buff.. I would definitely recommend Colchester. It was out very first visit but definitely won’t be our last.
    Irvine
  • Scored 10
    10

    Colchester is a beautiful city with a mix of cultures.

    Colchester is a beautiful city with a mix of cultures. Everyone is friendly and helpful. As Britain's oldest / first city it has alot of history to explore. The castle and its grounds is worth a visit- Ellie was an amazing tour guild. Colchester also has an exciting night life with bars, pubs and clubs to suit everyone taste. Visit Colchester, you will not be disappointed!
    Octavia
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 4.0
    4.0

    Not really impressed with the town, (apologies if you live...

    Not really impressed with the town, (apologies if you live there), dogs are not allowed in the Upper Castle gardens, and there's no signposting of how to get to the Lower Castle gardens where dogs are permitted. Within about 3 hours we were ready to leave!!
    Supertech
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 6.0
    6.0

    Really interesting old part of town has lots of smaller...

    Really interesting old part of town has lots of smaller shops selling all sorts of things you don't normally see elsewhere. Lots of historic buildings and plenty of good restaurants with bars to match including a micro brewery.
    pilly03
    United Kingdom
  • Scored 10
    10

    Colchester is a vibrant town with a wealth of history.

    Colchester is a vibrant town with a wealth of history. If you are into history you should definitely visit the castle (and go on the tour up to the battlements and down to the vaults where you can see the basement of the temple of Claudius which was destroyed during Boudicca's uprising). There are a multitude of quite stunning timber framed buildings in the Dutch quarter and a lot to see pertaining to the Siege of Colchester (1648) during the Civil Wars (the Siege House is worth seeing and finding all of the 17th century musket ball holes inside and out of its fabric!) There's also the foundations of one of the earliest Christian churches (Roman!) to see, St. Botolph's Priory remains and the remains of St. John's Abbey gatehouse. There is also a number of medieval churches (including Holy Trinity which incorporates a lot of Roman tiles in its beautiful tower) and the massive "Jumbo" water tower. The Tourist Information can point you towards all of these things and provide you with a map. Oh yes there are lots of shops to see - both chain stores and little independent shops... if that's your thing!
    UncleBarbar
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Colchester

  • Colchester Boutique Hotel

    Colchester Boutique Hotel

    Colchester
    From $156.89 per night
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 756 reviews
    Due to the train strike by Greater Anglier (30 Sep 2023 to 04 Oct 2023), I had to stay in Colchester for a few nights for work purpose. When I checked in, I was greeted by Roland (the hotel manager). He helped me settle down in my lovely ensuite bedroom and enriched me with the history of Colchester. He provided excellent customer service for all the guests of the hotel. This hotel is highly recommended, and I hope everyone who goes to Colchester Boutique Hotel will feel comfortable and delighted.
    Paul Yee King
    United Kingdom
  • Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

    Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

    Colchester
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good     · 3,235 reviews
    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.
    dorothy
    United Kingdom
  • St Nicholas Hotel

    St Nicholas Hotel

    Colchester
    From $135.32 per night
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good     · 1,769 reviews
    The location was the real selling point and the rates were reasonable. There was parking behind the George Hotel at £9.50 for 24hrs which was a good rate. The place was clean and comfortable. If you're looking for a base camp to come back to and you want to be in Central Colchester it's great.
    Louisa
    United Kingdom
  • GreyFriars

    GreyFriars

    Colchester
    From $169.97 per night
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent     · 2,001 reviews
    Everything, from reception, service at bar and at brekky, room style and comfort and overall quaint furnishing of the hotel. What a charming place to stay in the heart of Roman colchester town!
    GBR
    United Kingdom
  • Brook Red Lion Hotel

    Brook Red Lion Hotel

    Colchester
    From $88.25 per night
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant     · 1,351 reviews
    Have used this hotel a few times when spending a day and night in Colchester. Great Central location,.friendly and helpful staff. Beds clean an comfortable
    L
    Lu
    United Kingdom

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