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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.
Laura
United Kingdom
Handy location for Stansted, plenty of parking, large spacious room and bathroom, friendly staff and bright and clean room.
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,024 reviews
Price from€ 104.38per 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.
Checornac
United Kingdom
Room was good, hotel was quiet, bed was extremely comfy so had an excellent night sleep.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
956 reviews
Price from€ 90.72per 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.
Gleb
United Kingdom
A unique hotel with many original features preserved, but skilfully converted.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,749 reviews
Price from€ 83.39per night
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
Rosemary
France
Very comfortable. Wonderful towels in the bathroom, big and fluffy and a good shower. Quality bedding and comfortable bed. Very pleasant bar and good wine selection. Food from the restaurant was good quality and reasonable price. However, the star of the whole stay was Julie. She went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. Organised a cab to my next venue. As a solo traveller of a certain age I sometimes find I am invisible in hotels, not so here. Julie stopped to chat when her duties permitted. Every hotel should have a Julie!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
991 reviews
Price from€ 140.74per 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.
Jane
United Kingdom
Everything was just perfect
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
204 reviews
Price from€ 140.74per 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.
Andrew
United Kingdom
Great Location for Colchester town centre. Great facilities and spacious suite. Friendly and efficient staff. Great breakfast.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,026 reviews
Price from€ 170.06per 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.
Nigel
United Kingdom
Excellent facilities. Great room. Spotlessly clean
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,443 reviews
Price from€ 134.87per night
Colchester Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Colchester.
Mark
United Kingdom
Friendly staff.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
743 reviews
Price from€ 140.74per night
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Hotel in Colchester
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....
Laraine
United Kingdom
Local
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,306 reviews
Price from€ 93.94per 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
2,143 reviews
Price from€ 104.50per night
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The Courthouse Inn
Hotel in ColchesterCheap hotel9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 204 reviewsSet in Colchester, 36 km from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Everything staff, foood facilities all excellent t
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 992 reviewsColchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
Great place and friendly staff breakfast is gorgeous
7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 2,307 reviewsThis 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.
Nice clean, cool room. Good breakfast. Comfy room.
7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,371 reviewsIn 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.
The Ambiance was beautiful both inside and outside.
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What guests said about Colchester:
- 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 - 6.0Scored 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 BONEUnited Kingdom
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- From € 140.74 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 743 reviewsThis was a lovely hotel that was right in the heart of Colchester! Near to shops, railway stations and bus stops!! The room we had was a good size as was the lovely bathroom with a big ensuite shower!! All the staff were polite and friendly and we appreciated the upgrade we were lucky to get! There was plenty of choice for the continental breakfast and there is also a restaurant here and you can have high tea!! If you want a place that's near to everything including the Castle which is well worth visiting this is the hotel to stay in!!Nicky WhiteUnited Kingdom
- From € 140.74 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 992 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 € 100.28 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,342 reviewsI liked the location, the people working their are super nice, as well as the building and the old style. I liked the style of the hotel from the building itself to the furniture but you will like only if you like traditional old styles. I don't recommend it to someone who like fancy super stars hotel. not because it is not nice but because they will put bad reviews because it won't meet their expectationsbayanUnited Kingdom
- From € 240.43 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,027 reviewsThe suite we were offered was well proportioned, clean and comfortable. It was very quiet and had all the facilities. Really pleased that the hotel was able to accommodate our request for a walk in shower. We were in the annexe which allowed easy access to walk our dog. Very well located in the centre of Colchester. Ample secure car parking. Excellent no hesitation in recommending. Gus & Terri Markey.AugustineUnited Kingdom
- From € 104.38 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 2,024 reviewsThe 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.
SusannahUnited Kingdom - From € 100.28 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,342 reviewsAngela is fantastic . Runs a lovely hotel . Plenty of character in the building and the resident ghosts . Alice. The monk and the little boy and girl make it very interesting indeed . There are more ghosts than just the 3 ive mentioned . You really cant go wrong if you stayed here friendly manager and excellent. Breakfast .Look no further if staying in Colchester .Come On U IronsUnited Kingdom
- From € 138.51 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,627 reviewsBit concerned about booking a hotel on the High Street because we normally goto a country hotel but glad to say it was perfect, location was ideal for mooching round Colchester town. our room was comfortable with air-conditioning, the bar staff were friendly, we ate in the restuarant and the food was lovely.AmandaUnited Kingdom
- From € 136.05 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,371 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 € 115.05 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,143 reviewsThe hotel was very clean and the room was good for what I needed (a desk to work on, a comfy bed and good shower). The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Some reviews said it would be noisy at night as on the high street, but my weekday night was very quiet.JennaUnited Kingdom
- From € 152.46 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,443 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 € 118.63 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 956 reviewsSituated on the A12 just outside of Colchester.We stayed here as it was a short ride from our daughter's Colchester Zoo and on the route to Braintree Shopping Village.
HelenUnited Kingdom - From € 70.95 per night4.5Scored 4.5DisappointingRated disappointing· 63 reviewsIt has a big store near, where you can get whatever you want. Also it has a bus stop to either the University of Essex or Colchester’s center just outsideAnaMexico
- From € 104.38 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 2,024 reviewsWas a convenient location for a function we were attending in Colchester. Good parking space. Nice little bar with friendly and helpful bar staff
BijuUnited Kingdom - 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 103 reviewsCheap, clean and tidy. Location is good not far from town centre. Would definitely stay here again if back in Colchester.LucieUnited Kingdom
- From € 104.50 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,745 reviewsThe staff and the hotel were lovely and will definitely go back but we will choose another room as ours was very noisy ☺️AshleyUnited Kingdom
- From € 104.50 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,745 reviewsFound a good Indian restaurant in Colchester Maharani as the hotels was not offering evening meals.
PhilipUnited Kingdom - From € 129.01 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 327 reviewsThe hotel is clean and modern, and it is close to Colchester station.PauloBrazil
- From € 140.74 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 992 reviewsStaff were lovely. Breakfast was great. Overall a nice hotel.HeatherUnited States
- From € 205.24 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 38 reviewsIt is right in the centre of Colchester. Perfect for us.ShellyUnited Kingdom
- From € 138.51 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,627 reviewsThe hotel and staff were wonderful.sallyUnited States
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