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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Full English/Irish

Private Parking Available On Site

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  • 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 room is on the ground floor as my husband cannot manage steps Thank you

    Good afternoon The entrance to the hotel is flat, however there are some steps down to the restaurant. Kind regards


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    Answered on August 16, 2021
  • 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 regards The George & St Nicolas Hotel


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    Answered on October 23, 2021
  • I am interested to book a room but my flight arrives at 21:50. There will be a 24h reception to check in right?

    Good evening, That is correct, we do offer a twenty-four hour reception service for The George & St Nicolas hotel. For guests of either, check in is at The George main reception. Kind regards The George & St Nicolas Hotel


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    Answered on October 23, 2021
  • Hi, do you have parking

    Good evening, Yes, indeed, there is a pay&display carpark at the rear of The George hotel available for guests which is accessible from Colchester's High Street. Kind regards The George & St Nicolas Hotel


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    Answered on October 23, 2021
  • What time is check out

    Good evening, Check out time for both The George & St Nicolas Hotel is 11:00 as standard. Kind regards The George & St Nicolas Hotel


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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on October 23, 2021
  • is there free parking?

    Good afternoon Our carpark is £10 per 24 hours. Kind regards


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    Answered on August 16, 2021
  • Hi how far is the train station and shopping centre

    Colchester North Station is a 20min walk or short bus/taxi journey and the hotel is on the High Street close to all the shops and restaurants.


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    Answered on August 20, 2021
  • Can you tell me arrangements for parking

    Good afternoon We have a carpark behind the hotel which is charged at £10 for 24 hours. Kind regards


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    Answered on August 16, 2021
  • I have also been asked to move from Dragonfly to George / St Nicholas . 2 nights 30th and 31st . Please confirm availability?

    We do have any standard double rooms on the 31st.


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    Answered on July 18, 2021
  • i wana book for sunday this week can you do early check in if possible about 11.00 or 10.00 even better

    The earliest check in time is 1pm, to guarantee this a £10 charge will be added to your account.


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    Answered on September 2, 2021
  • Do you have disabled access to your rooms

    No, we do across the road at St Nicholas.


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    Answered on July 18, 2021
  • Does this hotel accept cats?

    Good evening, I'm sorry to inform you that it does not. Kind regards The George & St Nicolas Hotel


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    Answered on October 23, 2021
  • Hi I was not told parking is £10 per day, Is this correct. ? I was asked if I wanted to change to this hotel as the dragon fly hotel was closed on the dates I had booked for. Please help. Kind regards Alan Davis

    Yes £10 per day is correct, however if you have been moved from another hotel then please speak with them and explain then they can speak to us.


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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on May 3, 2021
Area Info *
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What's nearby
  • Essex County Hospital
    0.5 miles
  • Colchester Institute
    0.5 miles
  • Colchester Castle
    1 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
Public transit
  • Train Colchester Town Train Station
    0.3 miles
  • Train Alresford
    4.8 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    23.8 miles
  • London Stansted Airport
    27.2 miles
  • Cambridge Airport
    38.1 miles
How to get to The George Hotel from London Stansted Airport
    Taxi
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: British

    Open for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Amenities of The George Hotel
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
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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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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.

FAQs about The George Hotel

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

    • The George Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to The George Hotel by:

      • Taxi 45min
      • Train 1h

    • Room options at The George Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Apartment

    • 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 following parking options are available to guests staying at The George Hotel (subject to availability):

      • Parking on site
      • Private Parking
      • Parking
      • Secure parking
      • Electric vehicle charging station

    • Guests staying at The George Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

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

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