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.
Trevor
United Kingdom
Convenient for Colchester at a value for money price
Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city centre, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking.
Raymond
United Kingdom
The room we were in had recently been refurbished & furnishings were of a good quality. The finish in the bathroom was of a very high standard. Breakfast was good. Checking in and out was straight forward and quick.
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.
Malcolm
United Kingdom
Good price for what we wanted and ideal.location for us
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.
Wendy
United Kingdom
Every thing was very comfortable and friendly. Would stay again.
Set in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Clive
United Kingdom
We were more than pleased with both the facilities and the friendly staff. Happy to stay there again.
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
United Kingdom
A great hotel in a lovely setting close to the centre of Colchester and all its amenities. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Good tea and coffee making facilities in the room, also a complimentary mini bar fridge. Toiletries were lovely too.
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 € 96.28 per night, and 4-star hotels in Colchester are € 133.60 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Colchester can on average be found for € 140.32 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs € 127.11 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Colchester for tonight. You'll pay on average around € 164.33 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Colchester will cost around € 128.87 (based on Booking.com prices).
For domestic travellers, Colchester is accessible via direct trains from London Liverpool Street (approx. 50 minutes). International travellers can fly into London Heathrow, then take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, a tube to Liverpool Street, and a train to Colchester (approx. 2.5 hours).
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is London Stansted Airport, due to its extensive flight network. It's approximately 50km from Colchester, making it a convenient choice.
Colchester, UK, offers various public transport options. FirstGroup operates frequent bus services throughout the town. Greater Anglia provides regular train services to nearby cities. Taxis are readily available. Alternatively, the town is cycle-friendly with numerous bike lanes. Walking is also feasible due to the town's compact size.
What guests said about Colchester:
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.
Judith
6.0
Scored 6.0
You have to be fit as there is a lot of walking
You have to be fit as there is a lot of walking
The hotel was half way up the hill and the nearest bus stops at the top or bottom.
There are many buses which basicly end up at Osbourne road bus station
There are numerous scooters for hire with i phone but i didnt see a main point of distribution just abonded scooters hear and there .
ALISTAIR BONE
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Colchester is a gem.
Colchester is a gem. Lovely architecture and sights, good cafes and pubs, shopping and eateries. It's not at all dog friendly, though, which is a big drawback if you ask me. Come on, Colchester, Britain loves its pets!
Old hotel in the Centre of Colchester, great location, however our first room was next to a bar with (live?) music which was so loud it was like they played in our bedroom. We were offered a new room located on the main street which meant that we were woken throughout the night by screaming drunken people in need of a taxi. We were visiting my son but wont be staying there again next time. Also the hairdryer cd not be plugged in in the bathroom in front of a mirror which was rather odd and inconvenient to say the least.
One has to be very picky to find fault with this hotel. It is immaculately clean. I stayed in The Helena room in the main house. It was a beautiful, big room. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I arrived a few hours before Check in, so I didn’t mind to wait. What I didn’t expect was that my luggage was already taken to my room when I checked in at 3pm.
They also , kindly allowed a late check out at 5pm for a small extra fee.
It is good value for money and highly recommended.
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.
With the hot weather we wanted a Colchester pool break hotel - this find was a rarity in the locale. There’s nothing wrong with the hotel, it’s clean, functional, large, a great breakfast caters for all, but of course a little short on character. Location so convenient for area. Definitely the perfect overnight travelling stay, but we’d look for something in the countryside for longer stay.
The hotel was just outside Colchester off the A12. The hotel is being renovated, however we heard no construction noise during our stay. We were put in the new wing which has been beautifully renovated. We were first put into a double room and when we questioned it, the friendly receptionist changed us over to a twin. It had a huge TV and 2 comfortable 3 quarter size beds.
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 .
The location is really good. 100m from the castle on the high street. The room was spacious and was really clean. The balcony was useful and had a good view over Colchester.
The breakfast over the road in the George Hotel was tasty and there was plenty of selection.
Friendly personnel. The hotel has a very good restaurant (also used for breakfast). Beds were good; clean room. Parking on public road is possible in front of the hotel if there is space (free of charge from 6pm-8am). Location is good to explore Colchester.
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 location of the place.
Loved the building too
and the beds and room, loved that we had out own door to the main road so we didn't have to walk to the reception as we were round the back of the hotel.
Beautiful hotel with a rich history in a fantastic location, right in the centre of Colchester. The staff were lovely and helpful, particularly Angela and John. We will definitely be staying again.
Everything was amazing, love the idea of a different building for the hotel and having to have a card to scan to get into the front of the actual building, makes the security fell a lot more better
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.
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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