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The Courthouse Inn

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, 3.8 miles from Alresford, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

W
William
From
United Kingdom
Service was excellent, both as an overnight guest and as a member of a large dinner party. Food was also excellent, all our party agreed. I had pork belly, duck and creme brulee... The room was very nicely decorated, warm and clean. The ensuite shower room was warm, big towels and enough of the usual supplies. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fruit teas, biscuits, milk in the cutest bottles, couldn't have done more. Breakfast was good, the service excellent and the choice unlimited. I would highly recommend The Courthouse for dinner or overnight stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
Price from
$110.43
1 night, 2 adults

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.

K
Kimberly
From
United States
Everything here was wonderful—clean, spacious and comfortable. The staff were amazingly helpful—we arrived early and they held our bags while we explored the city. We wanted to stay in town after check out and they kept our bags again. The breakfast was delicious with great variety to select from.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,795 reviews
Price from
$145.01
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar.

S
Safeer
From
United Arab Emirates
Very comfortable, but outside the city
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,479 reviews
Price from
$76.97
1 night, 2 adults

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Nestled within the historic and picturesque grounds of Wivenhoe Park, Wivenhoe House Hotel blends 18th-century charm with modern comfort, just moments from the University of Essex campus.

B
Burrows
From
United Kingdom
I've always loved this hotel. The people are all so helpful and welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,222 reviews
Price from
$150.59
1 night, 2 adults

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

R
Ross
From
United States
was nice 10 day stay in the hotel friendly staff nice bar breakfast was self service ideal location for exloring colchester
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,107 reviews
Price from
$109.31
1 night, 2 adults

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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.

r
rachael
From
Netherlands
The location is fantastic (we were travelling from London to Harwich so just off the motorway). Even though there was a large wedding, our room was quite and comfy so we were not impacted at all. The pool and jacuzzi were great and the staff friendly. However the staff in the bar restaurant were amazing: kind, friendly and very accommodating. The fish and chips were great and the breakfast choice provided was very good! Overall, great stay, amazing staff, fantastic value for money and would definitely visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,795 reviews
Price from
$103.74
1 night, 2 adults

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Colchester Boutique Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Colchester. Popular points of interest nearby include Headgate Theatre, St Johns Abbey Gate and St Botolphs Priory Ruins....

H
Harris
From
United Kingdom
Breakfast - everything you could possibly want in a buffet breakfast.. Prompt service to return an article I left behind
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews
Price from
$167.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Prabodh
From
Switzerland
Nice historic house, really loved it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,441 reviews
Price from
$92.58
1 night, 2 adults

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....

H
Harrison
From
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,476 reviews
Price from
$103.18
1 night, 2 adults

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotel in Colchester

1.2 miles from Colchester Castle, St Nicholas Hotel Colchester is located in Colchester and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

K
Kesara
From
Thailand
The location is so convenient .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews
Price from
$95.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Milsoms

Hotel in Dedham
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

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What Guests Said About Colchester:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

It was easy to get around and everyone was very helpful.

It was easy to get around and everyone was very helpful. Took extra time to find correct bus stop. Had to walk right up to bus stop to see route number. Sometimes there was no number at bus stop. Self check out in stores was quick. We did not see many tourist attractions but the Xastke was nice.
Guest review bySmith
Bermuda
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Historical Roman City, took some time to find the walls, but...

Historical Roman City, took some time to find the walls, but when we did it was an impressive view. Lots of shops, bars and restaurants to visit. The Castle was impressive, inside, a tardis. The museum across the road, rubbish, it needs some attention.
Guest review byGraham
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

This is a nice little town with nice parks and an ancient...

This is a nice little town with nice parks and an ancient castle. Unfortunately, when we were there part of the castle was closed and there was no access to the best feature. The entry fee at abount 18 pounds each seemed a bit steep.
Guest review byRobert
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

The city has no wow sites and doesn’t take long to see.

The city has no wow sites and doesn’t take long to see. It is very much a working class town. While there are plenty of take-away restaurants there weren’t many sit down restaurants, It is a nice place to spend a night if traveling from point A to B.
Guest review byJames
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Used to live in Colchester and the town is now a city - but...

Used to live in Colchester and the town is now a city - but central Colchester has benefitted. Great range of eateries and bars if you need those, but it’s the museums and galleries I enjoy. The Roman Circus museum and site are fascinating, and the castle museum itself is excellent. The Monotoes and First Site galleries/exhibition spaces are great. Lovely park and riverside walks, plus churches and town walks to explore Colchester’s long history. From Colchester you can easily make outings either by rail, bus or car.
Guest review byDeborah
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

For someone who is adventurous and always looking to gain...

For someone who is adventurous and always looking to gain more experience of places through travel, Colchester is indeed an Iconic Ancient and historic city. The cost of living is very high compared to Barking and Dagenham, where I often visit, and Sittingbourne, where I reside. It is easy to get around town. We ate at a Nando's and had the opportunity to shop at an Aldi outlet; Wendy's, McDonald's, etc. There are actually several attractions in Colchester, like the castle, the Zoo, and parks. The people are friendly. We had the opportunity of visiting the Reformed Church at Lion's Walk in town.
Guest review byDEREFAKA
United Kingdom

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From $119.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviews
Great location for exploring Colchester centre. If you don't like noise, best not to pick a hotel on the high street, especially at the weekend. Breakfast couldn't be faulted, following a rest in a very comfy bed. Staff were amazing. Needed a new fan for the room and this was dealt with immediately. Their Sister hotel The George, where you book in and can have breakfast, looked well kept and clean.
Guest review byclaire
United Kingdom
From $146.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,293 reviews
It was close to where we were partying for the evening and walking across the street from TWM was the reason we stayed. On NYE that was the reason we chose to stay at The George Hotel - considering we are local to the area and know The George Hotel - we thought it would be a good idea.
Guest review byHeather
United Kingdom
From $180.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,795 reviews
Beautiful Hotel set in a great location for all Colchester amenities. Staff all very friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Room was clean, comfortable, light and airy. Great night sleep and lovely invigorating toiletries for your morning shower. I can’t fault anything
Guest review byJan
United Kingdom
From $90.35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
This very old inn/hotel is in a very good location on Colchester's high street close to the castle, museums, shopping etc. Nicely decorated four poster room, but the tired bathroom needs updating in keeping with the ambience.
Guest review byStephanie
United Kingdom
From $135.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,107 reviews
Exactly where I needed to be in Colchester it’s a lovely hotel & I stay frequently
Guest review byMichelle
United Kingdom

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