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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Experience a serene retreat with a separate shower area, a comfortable bed, and a convenient desk space.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautifully tiled floor.
Enjoy a convenient breakfast at our self-service area, featuring a bread station, coffee machine, toaster, and refrigerator.
Welcome to Holiday Inn Express, featuring a classic entrance with columns and potted plants.
Conference room with a long table and chairs, whiteboard, and carpeted floor.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €81
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 13 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Marks Tey Station - 10 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peking Palace - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wooden Fender - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - Ardleigh - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel near University of Essex
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar and a business centre at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and a banquet hall
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 8 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

As of 14 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG on 20 Jul 2025 start from €80.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dedham Vale and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. High Woods Country Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 412 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are so comfy, so clean, shower is so spacious, breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, beds was comfy and the staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, very attentive staff, room was very clean and tidy, breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Very good service and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yuling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good but a bit noisy. The food was very nice and our room was clean 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good easy access plenty of good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rumbidzayi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel very clean and we got 2 double beds and it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff great breakfast just a shame about paying to park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food not great but breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely with a great selection. There were also a selection of pillows on the bed, items at reception if you had forgotten things. Clean and presentable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and room size. Cosy beds. WiFi keeps disconnecting; maybe because the hotel was fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good overnight hotel

Good stay here again - breakfast was hotter this time which was appreciated. Room comfortable and shower was good. I don't appreciate being charged £8 for parking which was previously free, but overall it's still an OK hotel for a business one-nighter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff and clean facilities

My experience was good, as always, staff are friendly the hotels facilities are very clean, the buffet breakfast was really good i would definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea and Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, large clean room and spotless bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Expedia booked me into the wrong hotel and won't allow me to change my July booking. Fuming!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a beautiful room when we arrived. We were suposed to stay in another hotel and they moved us here the night before. We had a lovely relaxed stay and the breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
I encourage the management to inspect the sofa and chairs in the rooms. Even if something is clean, if it looks dirty (due to stains, excessive stains) to the customer, it is dirty. Otherwise the property was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel facilities were great, nice breakfast and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big thank you to the Manager and staff for looking after us whilst we were in the area for my daughters birthday, amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi fi ok Good breakfast Ample parking Convenient location Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

V
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025