The George Hotel
116 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TD, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 938 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Breakfast was superb, choices were exceptional. The best.
Canadagreat location - right in the heart of town, cleanliness and typical Britishness
United Arab EmiratesComfortable room. Cleaned every day. Breakfasts enjoyable.
United States of Americagreat location ! the building is very very old but very charming. small hotel in a small town with lots of character. the Air conditioner was awesome ! pillows and bed extremely comfortable which normally in hotels this kind it’s a hit or miss.
United States of AmericaGreat location in the city centre. There is paid parking behind the hotel. The hotel itself is gorgeous and rooms were spacious and comfortably designed. Overall a very enjoyable experience.
United KingdomCentral location, very friendly and helpful reception staff (especially Natalya), very comfortable beds and linens, power shower, nice communal area (bar, etc)
United Kingdomwe’ve stayed at The George a few years ago and the place has really improved lovely helpful staff who amended our booking twice with no problems at all Thanks
United Arab EmiratesThe staff were very helpful and friendly. Check in was very straightforward. The decor was very tasteful. The best hotel breakfast I think I’ve ever had. Made to order and had gluten free options too. Even had air on in the rooms!
United KingdomExcellent breakfast , great value , staff very attentive. Will be coming back,
United KingdomThe location, and history of this building are priceless. The room was first class in every way. 5 stars!
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Anthony
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Murali
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Lynn
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Carina
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Carlos
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Maggie
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Peter
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Heather
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Linda
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Paul
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Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel features an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting facilities.
Rooms at George Hotel feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all include an private bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided.
Breakfast is served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialties and guests can enjoy a range of spirits in the lounge bar throughout the day.
George Hotel lies 350 feet from Colchester's Town Hall, surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is located 40 mi from London's city center and Cambridge is 39 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Anthony
Canada“Breakfast was superb, choices were exceptional. The best.”
Murali
United Arab Emirates“great location - right in the heart of town, cleanliness and typical Britishness”
Lynn
United States of America“Comfortable room. Cleaned every day. Breakfasts enjoyable.”
CarinaUnited States of America“great location ! the building is very very old but very charming. small hotel in a small town with lots of character. the Air conditioner was awesome ! pillows and bed extremely comfortable which normally in hotels this kind it’s a hit or miss.”- Carlos
United Kingdom“Great location in the city centre. There is paid parking behind the hotel. The hotel itself is gorgeous and rooms were spacious and comfortably designed. Overall a very enjoyable experience.” - MaggieUnited Kingdom“Central location, very friendly and helpful reception staff (especially Natalya), very comfortable beds and linens, power shower, nice communal area (bar, etc)”
- PeterUnited Arab Emirates“we’ve stayed at The George a few years ago and the place has really improved lovely helpful staff who amended our booking twice with no problems at all Thanks”
HeatherUnited Kingdom“The staff were very helpful and friendly. Check in was very straightforward. The decor was very tasteful. The best hotel breakfast I think I’ve ever had. Made to order and had gluten free options too. Even had air on in the rooms!”- LindaUnited Kingdom“Excellent breakfast , great value , staff very attentive. Will be coming back,”
PaulUnited States of America“The location, and history of this building are priceless. The room was first class in every way. 5 stars!”
- Hope to on the 19th 20th Nov. Will we be be able to store our luggage on arrival. Also on leaving day as we are going out and will get them later on.Good evening, I can confirm that we are able to store luggage at main reception at The George, however, this is subject to available space. Kind..Answered on October 23, 2021
- We are looking to book the St Nicholas Hotel to stay in September, but understand breakfast is taken at your hotel. Please advise if your dining roo..Good afternoon The entrance to the hotel is flat, however there are some steps down to the restaurant. Kind regardsAnswered on August 16, 2021
- Hi could you tell me which of your rooms’ bathrooms have a bath? Thank you.Hello, our feature rooms and suites come with bathsAnswered on February 28, 2022
- Can the sofa bed be made up - travelling on businessHello, yes it can be made upAnswered on February 13, 2022
- Is there anyway 3 could fit in this room my elderly mother won't stay on her ownHello, Yes 3 can fit in the apartment as it has a sofa bedAnswered on February 18, 2022
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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.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered 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
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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.
The George Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Restaurant is closed from Wed, Oct 02, 2019 until Mon, Jun 01, 2020
Bar is closed from Wed, Oct 02, 2019 until Mon, Jun 01, 2020
FAQs about The George Hotel
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Guests staying at The George Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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The prices at The George Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at The George Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Apartment
- Suite
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The George Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Colchester.
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Check-in at The George Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The George Hotel by:
- Taxi 45min
- Train 1h
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The George Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The George Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
