• Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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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. The Rose and Crown offers guests both modern and oak-beamed rooms, which all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, and private bathrooms. Food and drink at the Rose and Crown is provided at both the formal hotel restaurant and the Tudor Bar and Brasserie with its real log fires. All food is home-produced and made using seasonal ingredients. Kitchen is closed for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is unaffected and is served daily: Mon - Fri 6.30-9.30 / Sat - Sun and Bank Holidays 7.30 -10.30 Bar is open daily from 5.30PM - 10.30PM

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.0)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.0
Free WiFi
7.9
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Hotel area info

Amenities of Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Croatian
  • Hungarian
  • Latvian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 124. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash is not accepted Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

  • Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is 0.6 miles from the center of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance

  • Yes, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.