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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.
Nicole
United Kingdom
Facilities were clean. Swimming pool was lovely and clean
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
3,294 reviews
Price from£94.35per night
St Nicholas Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
32 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel is located in Colchester and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Freeport Braintree.
Madelene
United States
Did not purchase breakfast.
Enjoyed tea and scones in cafe.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,171 reviews
Price from£112.50per night
Globe Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors.
Elaine
United Kingdom
We ended up staying in the partner hotel Star Anglian which was very clean & due to an upgrade a very comfortable room.
5.4
Scored 5.4
Average
Rated passable
200 reviews
Price from£125per night
Colchester Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colchester. Providing a bar, the property is located within 26 km of Freeport Braintree.
LEAHY
United Kingdom
Staff very friendly and helpful
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
717 reviews
Price from£120per 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.
Lewis
United Kingdom
GREAT PLACE TO STAY! Lovely restaurant and great breakfast!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
186 reviews
Price from£99per 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.
Steve
United Kingdom
All excellent
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,971 reviews
Price from£125per 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.
Tim & Adele
United Kingdom
Absolutely faultless, our Second stay here and did not disappoint 👏
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,422 reviews
Price from£115per night
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
John
United Kingdom
The room was really nice , location convenient, staff very friendly … and a good breakfast
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
957 reviews
Price from£120per 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.
robin
United Kingdom
Have stayed here a few times now, and will continue to do so when working around the area. I get a good night's sleep and it's reasonably priced. Oh and a good breakfast lol 😁
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,732 reviews
Price from£71.10per 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....
Ruth
United Kingdom
Very friendly staff and look forward to coming back to this hotel again! Thank you
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,257 reviews
Price from£85.50per night
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8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 717 reviews
Hotels located in the centre of Colchester
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 957 reviewsColchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
Rome was cosy,,, easily excess able. Friendly staff
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 937 reviewsLocated 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.
room veryu good; staff very good. value for money
Aspire 860
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 64 reviewsSituated in Colchester, Essex region, Aspire 860 is located 2 km from Colchester Castle.
It was comfortable, clean and central to everything within a short walk
Globe Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location5.4Scored 5.4AverageRated passable· 200 reviewsThis historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors.
Very good put my motorbike in the garage locked up
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What guests said about Colchester:
- 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 - 8.0Scored 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!MattUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Colchester castle was a good part it was interesting to see...
Colchester castle was a good part it was interesting to see Colchester's history. The castle Park is a great place to go and sit and relax take a picnic and have a stroll around. I only stayed for 2 nights but would of liked to stay longer to take a proper look around
BrendonUnited Kingdom
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- From £120 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,422 reviewsOne 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.MirnaBahrain
- From £120 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 957 reviewsEverything about this hotel was amazing. It was cheap without it feeling and looking cheap. The staff were really welcoming from the minute we set foot through the door. Special mention to Julie who was a real gem; so engaging and genuine. Theres a restaurant on site, breakfast was exceptional. The bar is well stocked and not excessively priced. Rooms were spacious and the beds were super comfy. Had a great night sleep. Location - central colchester, high street is a short walk away.LauraUnited Kingdom
- From £118.15 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,294 reviewsOnly stayed here for a night, but had a very pleasant experience. The staff were friendly, and the rooms were spacious enough for 2 adults and 1 small child. The breakfast buffet was amazing, with loads of options to choose from and the food was tasty. Only a 10-minute drive from the town centre and the zoo, however, we did have our own car so moving around was easy for us. Recommend this hotel if you need a place to stay, and will definitely be returning whenever we visit Colchester.
IaraPortugal - From £110 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 331 reviewsThe hotel is in an excellent location, quiet but within walking distance of the town and the castle. The free on-site parking was great. The room was lovely; comfortable bed, great shower, great WiFi and the fridge was a bonus. The best thing however, was the people there. They were so friendly and helpful. It makes all the difference. This is where we stay when we visit family in Colchester. Thank you to everyone at Star Anglia for making our wedding anniversary so special.UniverSaraUnited Kingdom
- From £109.10 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,597 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
- From £120 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 957 reviewsLocation from train station brilliant for walking and also perfect distance from high street. Small very welcoming hotel, clean, cozy and breakfast for me personally was great!! I'm vegan/gf and tomatoes were cooked to perfection!! Its the small things! Would definitely book again and have already recommended.
CharlotteUnited Kingdom - From £120 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 717 reviewsGreat location to explore Colchester. The room seemed a bit small but was well equipped. The staff were friendly. Continental breakfast was great, lots of choice. Available parking which was a bonus for a central location. We were able to check in early at no extra cost and park the car at the hotel.SarahUnited Kingdom
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,732 reviewsThe receptionist, Jade, was very pleasant, cheerful and helpful. The public areas of the hotel were clean and full of character. Good car parking, though clearer instructions on how to find the entrance to it would have been helpful.AlastairUnited Kingdom
- From £136.10 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 2,257 reviewsThe staff were very helpful, friendly, and polite, the food was cooked to a high standard, my room was comfortable and clean, I would definitely recommend the hotel, and would most certainly stay there again if I am in Colchester
ANDREW BARWICKUnited Kingdom - From £63 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,315 reviewsBeautiful hotel with a rich history in a fantastic location, right in the centre of Colchester. The staff were lovely and helpful, particularly Angela and John. We will definitely be staying again.AshishUnited Kingdom
- From £133 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 30 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 £125 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,971 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 level
houndUnited Kingdom - From £120 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 717 reviewsIdeally situated in the centre of Colchester. Very comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff. Complimentary continental breakfast and lovely patio area at the back of the hotelMariaUnited Kingdom
- From £89.10 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,171 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 186 reviewsHotel Staff goes out of their convenience to accommodate my request on African food demanded. I really enjoyed cossy environment services renderedADEMOLA JOSEPHNigeria
- From £63 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,315 reviewsI love the history of the hotel and my room It was spacious and very old fashion which I love Great to have a bathElizabethUnited Kingdom
- From £89.10 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,171 reviewsLove this hotel. We stay here all the time when we go to colchester..rooms are lovely.. great locationlisaUnited Kingdom
- From £109.10 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,597 reviewsHotel was clean and full of history. Room was very nice and had all we needed.LorraineUnited States
- From £125 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,971 reviewsVery nice hotel. Great location easy parking and welcoming staffAAnonymousCanada
- 6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 942 reviewsHotel was well managed all staff were very helpful with our stay
DanielUnited Kingdom
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