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Reviews of Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Abbotts Lane - Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6 3QL, United Kingdom

#10 of 18 hotels in Colchester

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 3136 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Hhi colchester
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Near to train line so could hear into the night so broken sleep

    The pool area with jacuzzi steam room and sauna and wasnt busy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Walk In Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant serving poorly timed and tidying used dishes

    The food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic staff. Very helpful had trouble with the key card and as a complimentary measure the lovely lady on the desk g
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Our first time staying in a holiday inn IHG hotel definitely won’t be our last

    Very spacious and clean close proximity to the A12

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    This was a very pleasant stay, including watching the rabbits lording it at the rear of the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only complaint was the poor service at dinner time and unvailability of several items on the menu.

    Comfortable room, the pool and fitness centre was a bonus. Breakfast was great. Reception very good and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only disappointment in cleanliness was a tide line around the pool near the slope in.

    Informal dining area. Comfortable bedroom. Clean modern shower room. Good jacuzzi.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Our experience was very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heating was a little insufficient until the heavy curtain was drawn

    The evening meal was slow but good quality The breakfast was excellent lovely choices

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Nice and relaxing place staff are very friendly and very welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Walk In Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Swimming and steam room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    A good stop-over
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I gave my car registration on the check-in form, but I was not told this would not enable car parking and that I had to enter this myself in the car parking system. Surely part of the reception procedure should be registering the car for parking?

    It was lovely to have access to the pool and sauna. Good hot shower and bed in the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    shower /sofa bed

    breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    My satay was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s was good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Top location and great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walls in the rooms are paper thin so if you're a light sleeper, take ear plugs! The rooms are clean and tidy but quite dated. The disgusting toilet brush in the family changing room needed changing about 50 years ago.

    All of the staff were really friendly. Great location and the included pool was fun for our 6 year old. We didn't eat at the restaurant but it looked busy. If you forget anything, Sainsbury's is a 5 minute drive.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely um and son time staff helpful polite.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As above The noise first night was disturbing sleep. Could do with soundproofing them. The restaurant wasn’t much vhoice of plain food and a lot of spicy food

    Generally good overall The Rooms good . Shower was bit slippy as water went onto carpet outside bathroom. Bottles of shampoo body was empty. However we asked the following day and got given some.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable hotel to stay in prior to attending a funeral.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about.

    Good breakfast with a wide range of options. Cooked English breakfast, cereals, bread and marmalade, selection of fruit, tea and coffee, continental breakfast option.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Walk In Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall the breakfast was lovely ... I would have liked ordinary marmalade the marmalade you offered contained Sorbitol and I can't eat that and pretty sure many others can't either .. Its a laxative Didn't like the radio blaring out on a Sunday morning. But staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    We had a really good time the manger Elaine was so helpful she went beyond and above to make sure we was comfortable hig
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Twin Room - Top Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff we had a little problem and the manager Elaine was absolutely amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Walk In Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic breakfast - a lovely assortment of food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room on Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    Great relaxing break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only snag was the range of food on the menu at the restaurant could be added with a pasta meal.

    Loved the building and plenty of car parking spaces. The building was very spacious. The reception staff especially Sharon made us feel welcome, the staff at the bar were accommodating and helpful too. The swimming pool and area was clean and staff welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff very helpful as I wanted to add a special touch to room for fiancée birthday, I checked in before we both arrived to set up the room and when we both arrived the staff checked us in as if I hadn't been which made the surprise perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Exceeded expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is not directed at this location only. And its just an observation. Why do they not have toilet brushes in the bedrooms

    I loved the fact that they have an all-day menu, so no matter what time you arrive ( within reason) you have a high probability that you would be able to get something to eat. Varried menu. Lots of choice. Also catered vegan customers. I requested an omelette at breakfast, and this was made lovely . The ladies only sauna room located inside the changing room. The facilities are spotless The customer service level at this Branch is outstanding.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Most enjoyable, with no issues to be concerned about so well done!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Walk In Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very happy with the accommodation and the very pleasant and helpful staff who made the extra effort to please Very good selection of breakfast options

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Drinks in the bar were pricey.

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Will book again when the rates are level with Premier Inn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wine served in bar is truly diabolical quality. I bought a large glass of Chardonnay to take to my room and it was akin to vinegar. Lack of lifts - I was on an upper floor and had heavy bags, no offer of help forthcoming.

    well appointed room, very clean, great bed and linens. Didn't eat at the hotel so can't comment on quality of food and service. Lots of parking spaces available.

    Stayed in March 2024

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