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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
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.
Lynda
United Kingdom
All staff were absolutely excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. All so very helpful. Made the stay that much more pleasant. All food provided was excellent quality and well presented.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
3,365 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,345.94per night
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester
Hotel in Colchester
Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city centre, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking.
Tanya
United Kingdom
The up grade to a new twin room when the twin room id booked wasn't available. Staff were helpful.
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,023 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,345.94per night
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
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.
Anne-Lise
United Kingdom
Clean and spacious
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
919 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,051.60per night
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
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.
NICHOLAS
United Kingdom
Check-in easy and quick, hotel really old and full of charm.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,744 reviews
Price fromNOK 966.63per night
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
valerie
United Kingdom
Food was good. Had dinner and breakfast. Staff knowledgeable and experienced. Decor and fixtures and fittings of a good standard .
Opposite entrance to long stay car park .
Well positioned in city centre.
Not over priced.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
990 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,631.45per night
The Courthouse Inn
Hotel in Colchester
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.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
208 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,631.45per night
GreyFriars
Hotel in Colchester
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.
Jan
Netherlands
Everything oké
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,031 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,971.33per night
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.
Jamie
United Kingdom
Such a nice place to stay
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,430 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,563.47per night
Colchester Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Colchester.
Margot
United Kingdom
Really lovely staff-very friendly and helpful.
Outstanding breakfast (and nothing was too much trouble for the staff)
Excellent location
Parking
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
746 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,631.45per night
St Nicholas Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
32 km from Hedingham Castle, St Nicholas Hotel is located in Colchester and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Freeport Braintree.
Nick
United Kingdom
Location is great , unmanned hotel was fine but windows did not open , no air conditioning in the room just a very inadequate electric fan even though the corridors had air conditioning?? Room was also a little small
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,104 reviews
Price fromNOK 1,578.42per night
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What guests said about Colchester:
- 10Scored 10
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!
UncleBarbarUnited Kingdom - 6.0Scored 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.
DavidUnited Kingdom - 6.0Scored 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 supposeAAnonymous - 10Scored 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.lynetteUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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!TracyUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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.Judith
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- From NOK 1,578.42 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,104 reviewsThe 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).LouiseUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,631.45 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 990 reviewsEverything 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.
LauraUnited Kingdom - From NOK 1,495.49 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 320 reviewsThe 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.UniverSaraUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,850.33 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,629 reviewsReception 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).
BarbaraUnited Kingdom - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 225 reviewsBeautiful 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.JenniferUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,345.94 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 2,023 reviewsThe 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.DavidUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,971.33 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,031 reviewsLoved 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 .JaneUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,645.04 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,366 reviewsWe 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.JasonUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,284.76 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,745 reviewsLovely 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!kircherUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,971.33 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,031 reviewsThe 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.
HelenUnited Kingdom - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 110 reviewsThe 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.KevinUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,850.33 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,629 reviewsThe 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!HeatherUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 917.69 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,341 reviewsThe 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.AnnaUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,631.45 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 990 reviewswhat 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.
PaulaUnited States - From NOK 2,039.31 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,430 reviewsI 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!
ZeinaUnited States - From NOK 1,116.18 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 2,325 reviewsQuiet, pleasant location convenient for Colchester and for touring Essex and Suffolk. Staff were pleasant and helpful but hotel is clearly understaffedDavidUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,345.94 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 2,023 reviewsWas a convenient location for a function we were attending in Colchester. Good parking space. Nice little bar with friendly and helpful bar staffBijuUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,645.04 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,366 reviewsNice staff and bar area. Lovely cleaning ladies, very helpful. Comfy beds, nice location, easy access to Colchester.BarbaraUnited Kingdom
- From NOK 1,236.50 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 920 reviewsIt was near to our family in Colchester , plenty of parking , lovely hotel
rebeccaUnited Kingdom - From NOK 1,284.76 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,745 reviewsThe whole hotel was excellent exactly what was required
StaryadUnited Kingdom
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