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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.
Peter
United Kingdom
Great break. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Cleaning excellent. Breakfast and dinner good quality and value
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
3,325 reviews
Price from$125.34per 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.
Steven
Netherlands
General
+ Friendly staff
+ Good breakfast available at 7AM in weekends
+ Close to attractions (including Colchester Zoo)
+ Large parking space available
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
947 reviews
Price from$98.12per 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.
Susan
United Kingdom
Breakfast was ok staff nice
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,012 reviews
Price from$124.22per 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
1,737 reviews
Price from$89.21per night
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
James
United Kingdom
The whole hotel very well presented & clean
Especially liked the coffee machine in the hotel room & all very comfortable
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
968 reviews
Price from$150.56per 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
190 reviews
Price from$124.22per 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.
WESLEY
United States of America
Manager at the hotel was brilliant good at what she does. Answered all our questions arranged a late table for dinner for us. Rooms were very comfortable. Parking right at hand was excellent as well
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,431 reviews
Price from$144.29per 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 16 miles of Freeport Braintree.
Vanessa
United Kingdom
Fab location, really lovely staff, quiet room, good breakfast
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
723 reviews
Price from$150.56per 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....
Reto
United States of America
wifi connection was great and stable. Room was very nice and quite.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,267 reviews
Price from$107.28per night
St Nicholas Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
18 miles from Freeport Braintree, St Nicholas Hotel is located in Colchester and has free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.
carrasco
United States of America
The rooms were very nice and comfortable. The staff was insanely helpful. My reservation was messed up and they helped me figure out and upgraded my room.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,170 reviews
Price from$141.15per night
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8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 970 reviews
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Hotels located in the center of Colchester
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 947 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 reviewsAspire 860 is located in Colchester, 1.2 miles from Colchester Castle.
It was comfortable, clean and central to everything within a short walk
Star Anglia Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 331 reviewsStar Anglia Hotel is less than 10 minutes' walk from Colchester Train Station and town center and offers variety of bright rooms which have free WiFi and a private bathroom.
Easy and friendly check-in, room was clean and pleasant.
Globe Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location5.4Scored 5.4AverageRated fair· 200 reviewsThis historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town center 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 $107.28 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,325 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 $89.46 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 696 reviewsThe location was really useful for using the station to get into Colchester town during the day and a couple of stops along in the evening to Hythe for visiting friends. Saved a fortune on taxis and meant no driving after a long journey. Really comfy bed and excellent power shower. Useful amenities in the room fridge and microwave and good selection of drinks inc hot choc in addition to the usual tea/coffee. Bottles of water and cartons of juice too.Sarah JayneUnited Kingdom
- From $107.28 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,325 reviewsThe staff was very helpful and responsive to any questions or issues I had about the room or the surrounding area. The room was pretty clean and comfortable with a pretty great WIFI connection. The hotel is also located in a great part of town, right within walking distance of everything important. It also has a taxi waiting area right outside if you need one in a pinch.AAkashUnited States of America
- From $156.84 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,986 reviewsA beautiful, comfortable and quiet hotel in a fantastic location. Tried the food this time and it was incredible. Reasonably priced for Room Service. The Junior Suites are incredible with a huge bathroom covered in marble down a small flight of stairs. I have already booked again for future. This is now my go-to hotel for Colchester.SamuelUnited Kingdom
- 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 237 reviewssummer let for student accommodation. peaceful campus life, clean airy rooms. on site reception. pleasant walks, eg to wivenhoe or along the river into town. regular busses into town. colchester was more interesting than i realised. castle, churches, roman walls, parks and many interesting little streets with quirky shops and cafes.SeanUnited Kingdom
- 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,326 reviewsExcellent 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.
dorothyUnited Kingdom - From $103.01 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 2,267 reviewsBreakfast was exceptional with so much choice and all freely accessible. Room was very quiet but that was probably due to the thick carpet which was also in the corridors and made for a very quiet night. Bed was comfy and the room itself out excelled a comparitive hotel on the western side of Colchester.GeraldUnited Kingdom
- From $150.56 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 723 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
- From $150.56 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 970 reviewsFriendly personnel. The hotel has a very good restaurant (also used for breakfast). Beds were good; clean room. Parking on public road is possible in front of the hotel if there is space (free of charge from 6pm-8am). Location is good to explore Colchester.
F.Netherlands - From $178.79 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 109 reviewsThe property was an excellent choise for us. Being Central to Colchester and not to far away from the Univercity where we spend the day at our daughters graduation. The host was excellent and was very responsive to any questions we had.KevinUnited Kingdom
- From $111.79 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,170 reviewsSpacious room with great lighting and view of the high St. Excellent location with shops and restaurants at your door step. Colchester Castle literally 2mins walk. Good breakfast options and dinning area (at George Hotel)SultanUnited Kingdom
- From $92.79 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 947 reviewsGeneral + Friendly staff + Good breakfast available at 7AM in weekends + Close to attractions (including Colchester Zoo) + Large parking space availableStevenNetherlands
- From $150.56 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 723 reviewsFriendly helpful staff & hotel unlike any other, excellent continental breakfast. It has some parking & is well located to the centre of Colchester.
KeithUnited 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 $111.79 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,737 reviewsFound a good Indian restaurant in Colchester Maharani as the hotels was not offering evening meals.PhilipUnited Kingdom
- From $138.02 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 331 reviewsThe hotel is clean and modern, and it is close to Colchester station.PauloBrazil
- From $316.18 per night8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 1,431 reviewsLovely friendly hotel staff, amazing room and facilitiesLindsayUnited Kingdom
- From $136.89 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,603 reviewsgreat decoration and hotel renovation, nice ambiance.MariaSpain
- From $131.74 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 2,013 reviewsAll round good hotel and VFM.Ted TUnited States of America
- 7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,326 reviewsNice hotel
JonathanUnited Kingdom
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