"Central location excellent and all that you'd want for a short stay break. Good food range & bar good although could fo with a decent British bitter on tap
Minor complaint was the lack of shower water pressure"
"Beautiful rooms. Spotlessly clean. Ample parking. Staff are lovely and friendly. Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend. A real little gem"
"Nice room with large ensuite. Only stayed 1 night but room was quiet and very comfortable.
20 mins walk to main centre.
Only bad thing was roadworks and diversions everywhere but not property's fault!"
"We loved it here, had a a good couple of nights with friends. Beautiful apartment, amazing mattresses and pillows, very quiet environment. The pool wasn’t open and some work was happening but you can tell it’s going to look amazing once they put it all together and summer prep work is expected at this time of year. Kara was fab and we met a super helpful housekeeper who is doing a degree who was a literal walking tourist information centre. Great atmosphere all round ."
"Location is great. Rooms at the front of property are noisy, traffic and late night passersby. Manager very helpful and friendly. Yes, I would stay there again but would request a Room on the back as I am a light sleeper."
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Lots to do, tonnes of history. The museum in Colchester Castle was really interesting. The people were so friendly everywhere and happy to give you tips on things to see. The Minories and FirstSite are well worth a trip if any exhibitions on.
Clare
8.0/10
Good
Spend time investigating the city's rich history at the Castle Museum. The smaller shopping streets are great for independent shops. High Street nothing special. Very walkable.
Ruth
10.0/10
Excellent
loved the history of the area being a garrison town, the castle tour well worth the visit loved the underground vaults, loved hearing about Boudica and the witch hunter general and the fabulous Colchester zoo and people are so friendly
James
8.0/10
Good
Lots to see and do. Pubs and restaurants nearby were excellent. Friday nights were busy and lively. Some rough areas but as expected for a large town really. Parkand gardens near castle were lovely.
Tracey
8.0/10
Good
Very interesting city. Just a shame that some areas have been allowed to get run down which takes detracts from the awesome history and architecture.
John
8.0/10
Good
Castle and the walls were interesting, a nice choice of pubs and restaurants. Quite a lot of homeless people on the high street.
Stephen
8.0/10
Good
We stayed here to visit Colchester Castle and Sutton Hoo. Colchester town had both good and bad bits.
Joanne
8.0/10
Good
Colchester castle is well worth a visit. Abberton reservoir great for kids
Nigel
8.0/10
Good
Colchester is the same as when it was a Town, not much has changed sadly with many shops in the once popular High Street leaving. As for Stoke by Nayland where the Hotel is located, can't say there was anything wrong with lovely views all area.
Joshua
8.0/10
Good
It's pretty noisy till later in the evening as there are bars and restaurants around but it also gives you a lot of options for places to eat. There's a lot of shops around from primark to stone island
"Located behind "Kind of Spice" so type that in when looking for this place. No lift in the annex building, which is where our room was (2nd flr). Otherwise, kind staff and clean rooms. Complimentary bottles of water at the FD, just ask. Breakfast selection was fantastic; you can pay the night before and save 4bucks compared to the day of. No dinner service, but the bar is open in the evening from 5:30- 10:15pm. "King of Spice" (curry) is right around the corner, so we had dinner there instead. NO a/c. -JB from Cali"
"I expected to be in the annex, but the room was very good and had a balcony.
Food was excellent, generous portions.
To be honest, I thought the wine was a bit pricey.
Very nice garden, and plenty of parking.
The hotel is a training hotel, so the staff are knowledgeable. "
"First time staying at a Holiday Inn Express and it was amazing! We stayed for the Ed Sheeran concert and upon arrival we were gifted a brown bag with water, biscuits & a Kit Kat, so thoughtful. The bar and food were great and reasonably priced. The room was big, clean and beds were very comfy. "
"Nice old pub with hotel accommodation. Used for the nearby Houchins Wedding Venue. Bedroom comfortable. Shower a squeeze if you are taller than 6ft, but the trade off is the heritage of the building. Easy parking at rear."
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Colchester, will I receive a refund?
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What's the best place to stay on a budget in Colchester?
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History buffs will enjoy exploring Colchester, and visitors give high marks for the lively bar scene. Tourists can also enjoy the city's museums, art and theatres. In Colchester, there are 361 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Colchester.
If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from Colchester Town Station, Colchester Station or Hythe Station. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Colchester for your journey.
What's the weather like in Colchester?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. Average annual precipitation for Colchester is 727 mm.
