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The George Hotel

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

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 1023 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
1,023 reviews

Breakfast was superb, choices were exceptional. The best.

Anthony Canada

great location - right in the heart of town, cleanliness and typical Britishness

Murali United Arab Emirates

Comfortable room. Cleaned every day. Breakfasts enjoyable.

Lynn United 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.

Carina United States of America

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.

Carlos United Kingdom

Central location, very friendly and helpful reception staff (especially Natalya), very comfortable beds and linens, power shower, nice communal area (bar, etc)

Maggie United Kingdom

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

Peter United Arab Emirates

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!

Heather United Kingdom

Excellent breakfast , great value , staff very attentive. Will be coming back,

Linda United Kingdom

The location, and history of this building are priceless. The room was first class in every way. 5 stars!

Paul United States of America
8.3
Very Good
1,023 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast was superb, choices were exceptional. The best.”
    Anthony Anthony Canada Canada
  • “great location - right in the heart of town, cleanliness and typical Britishness”
    Murali Murali United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Comfortable room. Cleaned every day. Breakfasts enjoyable.”
    Lynn Lynn United States of America United 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 !”
    Carina Carina United States of America United States of America
  • “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.”
    Carlos Carlos United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Central location, very friendly and helpful reception staff (especially Natalya), very comfortable beds and linens, power shower, nice communal area (bar, etc)”
    Maggie Maggie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “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”
    Peter Peter United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “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....”
    Heather Heather United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent breakfast , great value , staff very attentive. Will be coming back,”
    Linda Linda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location, and history of this building are priceless. The room was first class in every way. 5 stars!”
    Paul Paul United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi7.7

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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.

The George Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 9, 2010

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Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anthony
    CanadaCanada
    “Breakfast was superb, choices were exceptional. The best.”
  • Murali
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “great location - right in the heart of town, cleanliness and typical Britishness”
  • Lynn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Comfortable room. Cleaned every day. Breakfasts enjoyable.”
  • Carina
    United States of AmericaUnited 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 KingdomUnited 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.”
  • Maggie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Central location, very friendly and helpful reception staff (especially Natalya), very comfortable beds and linens, power shower, nice communal area (bar, etc)”
  • Peter
    United Arab EmiratesUnited 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”
  • Heather
    United KingdomUnited 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!”
  • Linda
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast , great value , staff very attentive. Will be coming back,”
  • Paul
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location, and history of this building are priceless. The room was first class in every way. 5 stars!”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
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  • 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 23 October 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 regards
    Answered on 16 August 2021
  • Hi could you tell me which of your rooms’ bathrooms have a bath? Thank you.
    Hello, our feature rooms and suites come with baths
    Answered on 28 February 2022
  • Can the sofa bed be made up - travelling on business
    Hello, yes it can be made up
    Answered on 13 February 2022
  • Is there anyway 3 could fit in this room my elderly mother won't stay on her own
    Hello, Yes 3 can fit in the apartment as it has a sofa bed
    Answered on 18 February 2022
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Area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The George Hotel
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

The George Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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.

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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express The George Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The maximum number of rooms accepted per individual booking for any same arrival date is 5. Any booking over 5 rooms will be deemed a group reservation and subject to the property's group terms and conditions and different cancellation policies. Please contact the hotel directly for any reservations for 5 rooms or more.

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

  • Guests staying at The George Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • 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.

  • The George Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • The George Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The George Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at The George Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment
      • Suite

    • The George Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Colchester.