Name: The George Hotel
Address: 116 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TD, United Kingdom, 116 High Street, Essex, CO1 1TD, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $71 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.2

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The George Hotel

116 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1TD, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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United Kingdom · April 11, 2017

Modern comforts of a good bed, a bath, lovely toiletries, biscuits and free wifi .... All in a 500 year old hotel on the High Street in the centre of Colchester ... Wattal walls on the stairs, exposed beams all over the place and a slight wonkiness that goes with being that old! ... lovely comfy sofas in the reception and bar areas .. Friendly staff and an at-home feeling as soon as you walk in .....

Christine, United Kingdom

Everything was excellent except noise outside from people going home from bars etc along the high street as my room was above it

Karen, United Kingdom

This was 2nd visit. Location is perfect and although the hotel is a 'little tired' in places it is clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Simon, United Kingdom

Everything went well with our stay at this lovely Hotel. The staff and in particular Anthony were very helpful during our stay. The building like the town is steeped in history. We used this as our wedding Hotel and would recommend this Hotel to others thinking of staying in Colchester.

David, United Kingdom

We were blessed with good weather, loved having s drink in the evening on the high street

Kelli, United Kingdom

The downstairs bar area was traditional and nice. The room was extremely large but was very dated and needs decorating, the photos on the website were very flattering compared to the real thing. There was lots of dust & dirt on the windowsills, it was the hottest day of the year and we couldn't get any sleep as the rooms were too hot with only a small fan for relief. The staff were very friendly and the bed very clean and comfortable. For £105 a night I definitely would not stay here again.

Leah, United Kingdom

Room 204 was big had a lovely bathroom with shower and roll top bath. Big flat screen TV and very comfy bed.

Rona, United Kingdom

Staff is very professional and friendly. The hotel is lovely and very clean. Loved the balance between authenticity and confort, I cannot wait to see the renovation! Excellent location in the center of colchester

Karine, Portugal

Stayed at the George quite a few times, very happy with staff and service.

Maureen, United Kingdom

Friendly staff. Central locatkon. Lovely old building. Nice secure courtyard for smokers or just a breather.

Helen, United Kingdom

Great location!

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts 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 en-suite 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 specialities 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 40.4 miles from London's city centre and Cambridge is 39.1 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8 for a two-person trip.

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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² Each room has a TV and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 280 ft² More spacious rooms, with large beds and a desk area. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² Features include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Suit press, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating Someone just booked this Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 ft² Each room has a TV and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 129 ft² Each room has a TV and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Suit press, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Colchester Town Railway Station 0.3 miles
Essex County Hospital 0.5 miles
Colchester Institute 0.5 miles
Colchester General Hospital 1.4 miles
Birch Grove Golf Club 1.5 miles
University of Essex Colchester Campus 2.1 miles
Weston Homes Community Stadium 2.3 miles
Colchester Zoo 3.5 miles
Alresford 4.8 miles
Layer Marney Tower 6.4 miles

Closest Airports

London Southend Airport 23.8 miles
London Stansted Airport 27.2 miles
London City Airport 45.1 miles

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All children are welcome.

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Pets are not allowed.

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July 21, 2017

Canas
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Toilet ground floor a bit 'smelling at times and no gel to wash hands
눇Informative and friendly staff. Treated very well.
July 21, 2017

Dale
United Kingdom
4.6

“Great Location - would look elsewhere though if you want clean”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The place is dirty , I understand it's an old property probably a listed building but dirt and grime isn't acceptable
눇Location
July 21, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Not enough milk and sugar with the in room tea
눇Bed was really good
July 20, 2017

KevindeWaal
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.1

“Get your act together.......... So many positives lost in a sea of 'In need of refurbishment'”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Where do I start. The room was very small and no air con ( a fan provided) The double bed was small and the bathroom and bedroom were both in need of refurbishment. Paint peeling on the wall and mould on the bathroom ceiling. Looking at the reviews whoever owns the hotel needs to seriously get their act together to justify the prices. The hotel needs some money spending on it to bring it up to standards expected. The sofa's and chairs in the lounge are shocking (foam exposed). I don't understand why this hasn't been addressed given the reviews and the room rates. The staff try so hard and must be embarrassed when people complain. The hotel always had a good reputation in the past but can't live on that for much longer. £10 for the hotel's car park ??? really?. Its a joke when you can park in town for much less. I really wanted to be more positive but I have to be honest. This hotel could be fabulous with some tlc and money spent.
눇Tricky question. The atmosphere in the George is really nice, the staff are lovely, bar, restaurant and reception and really make an effort. The location is good and the hotel is a very old building with original beams, nooks and crannies. I enjoyed the full English breakfast too.
July 20, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It was very hot in the rooms. Also it eould be preferable if the check out time was more flexible
눇The staff is friendly. The rooms are cute and clean. The hotel is at the centre of many shops
July 18, 2017

Anthony
United Kingdom
4.6

“A huge disappointment.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉In general the hotel was below par for cleanliness, and the furnishings were left a lot to be desired, and overall appeared very run down. The same applied to our room, where the wall decorations were in poor condition, and there was too much furniture. In the bathroom the hand basin was cracked, which had a bodged hole next to the hot tap,and the cold tap was loose. Finally, we were surprised that residents had to pay a £10 parking fee.
눇Having been there before, and enjoyed our stay, the town was interesting, but was a bit run down at heel.
July 18, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

“Nice hotel -”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Car parking was £10 Many stairs to get to the room
눇Nice old building in a good location
July 17, 2017

Colin
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉However, fell down the back steps when leaving the hotel, crashing into the garden furniture. Suggest an addition safety rail on the left side of the steps.
눇Enjoyed the stay,
July 17, 2017

Brian
France
5.8

“Very disappointed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room was very small and dull. The bathroom sink and the bath was rusty around the plug holes the sink also had a hole in it surrounded by mastic which was dirty and the grouting around the bath and shower was very discoloured. We explained to the gentleman who brought our cases to the room we were very disappointed and he said (not in a particularly nice way) that the hotel was over 100 years old. We stayed later that week in a hotel over 300 years old and it was great and no comparison to The George. The evening meal was OK but very basic breakfast was better. Sorry we will not be returning.
눇Very disappointing this hotel is in need of a good refurbish.
July 13, 2017

Julie
United Kingdom
7.5

“good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Location for a local night out on the rien
July 10, 2017

Clark
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Lovely white fluffy towels and white bedsheets. Good breakfast. Polite and helpful staff. Hotel in desperate need of a refurb - planned 2018.
July 10, 2017

Natalie
United Kingdom
3.8

“Disappointed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The car parking charges are a rip off and unnecessary. The hotel is quite run down and needs updating in places. The room was old and in need of repair work, no air conditioning only a worn out fan. For the price was expecting something a lot better. Breakfast was slow but okay.
July 10, 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Tired furniture in bedrooms (other than bed). Bathroom not the cleanest (probably due to age). Floorboards throughout were terrible and made lots of noise walking anywhere in the hotel; especially bad in the rooms - upstairs walking around was loud enough to keep you awake. Breakfast was badly organised - was sat waiting for 20 minutes without anyone taking an order. Had to wait a further 20 minutes for 2 breakfasts.
눇Central location, good communal areas.
July 10, 2017

Polina
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Stuff
July 8, 2017

John
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Staff pleasant, changed my room when requested

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