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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.
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 from€ 117.29per 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
925 reviews
Price from€ 91.64per 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.
Sarah
United Kingdom
We really enjoyed the young lady at reception when we checked in: she is a star 🌟
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,744 reviews
Price from€ 84.23per 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 from€ 142.17per 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
206 reviews
Price from€ 142.17per 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.
Dawn
United Kingdom
Great location, very polite, attentive & welcoming staff. Lovely room, quiet & comfortable, tastefully decorated throughout the hotel. Excellent food, wide choice including gf options.
The Terrace and lounges are perfect for relaxing. Great value for such a beautiful hotel.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
2,031 reviews
Price from€ 171.79per 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
1,429 reviews
Price from€ 136.24per 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 from€ 142.17per 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....
Graham
United Kingdom
Nothing to old
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,325 reviews
Price from€ 94.90per 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
2,107 reviews
Price from€ 116.22per 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.
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- From € 142.17 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 € 130.32 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 € 161.24 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,628 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 reviewsBaye House is like a heaven and oasis for us. The room is spacious and comfortable. In the morning I enjoyed hearing the birds singing from the room “Tree.” The common area including the garden, the guest lounge, the bathroom and the shared kitchen is very well decorated and maintained. We had very good sleep and refreshed ourselves there. Thank you, Annie. If we have a chance to go back to Colchester, we will definitely stay at Baye House again.sch79Taiwan
- From € 117.29 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 € 143.35 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,363 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 € 111.96 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,744 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 € 171.79 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 2,030 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 - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 1 reviewThe location was very central to all of Colchester. Short walk to Tesco. Bus service very good to city centre and Hospital. A short walk to Highwoods park where you can stroll at your leisure several different ways wonderful place recommended.MartynUnited Kingdom
- From € 97.27 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 2,325 reviewsRoom was clean and functional. Bed was comfortable. Ate in the restaurant first evening. Food was very good. Becky was the staff member we dealt with. She was excellent and a real asset to the Hotel.DaveUnited Kingdom
- From € 85.30 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,340 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 € 107.75 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 919 reviewsGeneral + Friendly staff + Good breakfast available at 7AM in weekends + Close to attractions (including Colchester Zoo) + Large parking space available
StevenNetherlands - From € 97.27 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 € 154.02 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 746 reviewsBeautiful. Building, very warm and helpful greeting, wish we could have stayed longer to appreciate the full facilities of this beautiful hotel
CherylUnited Kingdom - From € 135.06 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 105 reviewsBus stop is nearby. Colchester High Street is 5 mins walk. There is onsite private car park bay - 01 which is convenient for us.
Po Leng WongMalaysia - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 371 reviewsAll well organized, clean, amazing staff, comfortable and in the city center. Best place to stay in Colchester.
RaysaPortugal - From € 117.29 per night6.7Scored 6.7PleasantRated pleasant· 2,023 reviewsEvery time we stay at the hotel it seems to be even more shabby and unwelcoming.ANNUnited Kingdom
- From € 107.75 per night7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 919 reviewsIt was near to our family in Colchester , plenty of parking , lovely hotel
rebeccaUnited Kingdom - From € 111.96 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,744 reviewsThe whole hotel was excellent exactly what was requiredStaryadUnited Kingdom
- From € 177.71 per night8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 1,430 reviewsdifferent from usual hotels
DavidUnited Kingdom
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