In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.
Rosemary
United Kingdom
Helpful, friendly staff. Always greeted with a smile and a bit of chat about our day etc. Went out of their way to help with ptoblems. Convenient being right on A12; convenient for places we wanted to visit.
Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester.
Linda
United Kingdom
Room was lovely, Breakfast was very nice and most staff were very friendly
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
Jaye
Netherlands
There was nothing that could have been better. On arrival the receptionist was helpful and friendly, and I was so pleased when I first entered the room. It was light, clean, smelt fresh. ansd was well equipped with kettle, teas, coffees...and nice toiletries. I had a really pleasant evening there, and the bed (and bed linen) was excellent. Next morning I requested scrambled egg on marmite toast, and the chef even went to the trouble to make a special marmite butter! It was such a nice touch. I really enjoyed my stay in this hotel and am so glad that I chose this place to stay.
Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Samantha
United Kingdom
This was an exceptional stay. The staff were delightful and so helpful. The bed was comfortable and the shower was fab. The room was well appointed. We also ate here and the food was fantastic.
Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.
This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester centre, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....
On average, 3-star hotels in Colchester cost € 96.53 per night, and 4-star hotels in Colchester are € 137.56 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Colchester can on average be found for € 141.03 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs € 119.99 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Colchester for tonight. You'll pay on average around € 146.54 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Colchester will cost around € 142.25 (based on Booking.com prices).
Colchester is a vibrant town with a wealth of history.
Colchester is a vibrant town with a wealth of history. If you are into history you should definitely visit the castle (and go on the tour up to the battlements and down to the vaults where you can see the basement of the temple of Claudius which was destroyed during Boudicca's uprising). There are a multitude of quite stunning timber framed buildings in the Dutch quarter and a lot to see pertaining to the Siege of Colchester (1648) during the Civil Wars (the Siege House is worth seeing and finding all of the 17th century musket ball holes inside and out of its fabric!) There's also the foundations of one of the earliest Christian churches (Roman!) to see, St. Botolph's Priory remains and the remains of St. John's Abbey gatehouse. There is also a number of medieval churches (including Holy Trinity which incorporates a lot of Roman tiles in its beautiful tower) and the massive "Jumbo" water tower. The Tourist Information can point you towards all of these things and provide you with a map.
Oh yes there are lots of shops to see - both chain stores and little independent shops... if that's your thing!
UncleBarbar
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
I liked the town and its history.
I liked the town and its history. However, I found the prices in pubs to be excessive, regarding both food and drink. The portion I received in the George was very small, especially considering I'd paid twenty-four pounds for it. It consisted of a tiny piece of fish, three mussels, a little broccoli, and two very small pieces of potato. In the Castle, I paid eighteen ponds fifty for a pint, with pie and mash.The price of a pint in most pubs was what you might expect to pay in London.
David
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Full hotel was under refurbishment rooms were nice that we...
Full hotel was under refurbishment rooms were nice that we had occasional loud noise from the builders I could smell smoke in the hall ways and smell of weed in my room when I opend my room window looking out my window was like looking out at a tip when staff was okay I suppose
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old...
Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old and new part to walk round ranging from a good collection of shops and food outlets to browse and walking round the various churches, castle, monastery ruins and lovely parks.
The town is within walking distance of both train stations, taxis are plenty also. Take a good pair of comfy walking attire for feet as you will be walking up and down gradients!! A great place to visit on the local bus is Manningtree where there is a antiques emporium to walk round with a great cafe in the high street for food.
If visiting Colchester for the first time I recommend staying at least a minimum of 4 days as their is a lot to see of interest. Lots of charity shops too!!
For families do visit Colchester Zoo which is a great day out, this can be reached by bus also if you do not drive.
lynette
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Great weekend destination.
Great weekend destination. Loads of big and little shops, cafes, restaurants and craft ales bars. Great atmosphere in town. On top of this the most amazing castle and wobbly medieval houses and Roman walls something for everyone!!
Town centre easy to walk round and explore and topped off with a fabulous meal at China Chef!
Tracy
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of...
I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of facilities to suit different tastes. I personally very much enjoy learning about its history. It also has good shopping areas and restaurants.
The room was a good size, very clean and had most of the facilities you would need including an iron and ironing board in the room. It was also very secure as you could only enter the hotel with your room key. The location of the hotel is very good, especially if you are visiting the city centre or going to Colchester Castle. Breakfast, which was served in The George pub opposite, was very good with a choice of buffet style continental breakfast or a cooked full English (a vegetarian cooked breakfast was also available).
Everything about this hotel was amazing. It was cheap without it feeling and looking cheap. The staff were really welcoming from the minute we set foot through the door. Special mention to Julie who was a real gem; so engaging and genuine.
Theres a restaurant on site, breakfast was exceptional. The bar is well stocked and not excessively priced.
Rooms were spacious and the beds were super comfy. Had a great night sleep.
Location - central colchester, high street is a short walk away.
The hotel is in an excellent location, quiet but within walking distance of the town and the castle. The free on-site parking was great. The room was lovely; comfortable bed, great shower, great WiFi and the fridge was a bonus. The best thing however, was the people there. They were so friendly and helpful. It makes all the difference. This is where we stay when we visit family in Colchester. Thank you to everyone at Star Anglia for making our wedding anniversary so special.
Reception were very welcoming. The room was nice and had everything we needed. We had been worried about noise from the fairly lively bar but it wasn't a problem. The location was central and great for wandering around the centre of Colchester. The hotel has parking at £9.50 for 24 hours although we were lucky to get the last space. Both the full English breakfast options were really nice and arrived quickly (although we were up quite early for a Sunday morning).
Beautiful house with lots of old character and interest. Everywhere is filled with lovely objects and art. We felt very much at home. Even a friendly cat to sit with in the living room. Extremely comfortable bed, good sized room and cosy central heating. Host and staff were very welcoming and made the visit a joy. Hugely preferable over a generic hotel room. Excellent shower and bathroom facilities. Very central to Colchester Town centre and places of interest.
The hotel was ideally placed for us, being equidistant between the two family groups we were in Colchester to visit.
It was competitively priced, the room and bathroom were clean, the shower was decent and the beds were very comfortable for us. Also, the quality of the breakfast was quite good and at £10 per person, represented good value. And finally, all the members of staff we had contact with were very friendly and helpful.
Loved it . Staff friendly they went the extra mile to ensure we had a good stay .parking was clear and easy . Check in excellent very quick .. Breakfast was good freshly cooked . Position of hotel good for castle and shops . It was very quiet although our room was at the front .
Very clean we had a coffee maker and a kettle also fresh milk provided .
We loved everything about the hotel especially the swimming area for the kids and we enjoyed our stay. All the staff are so friendly especially the staff member in the leisure center. Also the buses to Colchester town was great also the bus stops are so close to the hotel.
Lovely pub and hotel. We stayed for two nights and really enjoyed it. Our room was lovely and was perfect for us. The bed was one of the comfiest I’ve ever slept in!! Really friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely go back if we go to Colchester again!
The hotel is situated right in the centre of Colchester, ideal for visiting the Castle, pubs and shops. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was excellent. Breakfast was really good too. The hotel was spotlessly clean in our room and all public areas.
The property was an excellent choise for us. Being Central to Colchester and not to far away from the Univercity where we spend the day at our daughters graduation. The host was excellent and was very responsive to any questions we had.
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!
The hotel was well situated for work in Colchester, being right on the high street. It is a period building and very atmospheric. The gentleman who received us was friendly and very amenable.
what a wonderful hotel! great location, very welcoming, had delicious food, the room clean and comfortable. the staff was exceptionally nice. lots to do in colchester. highly recommended.
I chose the location as I was missing Essex Campus. I loved the hotel and the stay, but the price could compete better with some of the good hotels in Town Centre. Staff were amazing!
Quiet, pleasant location convenient for Colchester and for touring Essex and Suffolk.
Staff were pleasant and helpful but hotel is clearly understaffed
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