Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

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

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 8.0 km
  • University of Essex - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Flatford Mill - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 12 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station - 11 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 60 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 - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar and a business centre at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel. 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 front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • A TV in reception, a vending machine and meeting rooms
  • 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

Czech, English, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

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
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

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

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)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

As of 27 Nov,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel on 22 Dec,2024 start from S$89.89, 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, an IHG Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

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, an IHG Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel located?

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

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 443 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1055 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1055 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

SAINTY96

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bobby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really really nice, we only stayed 1 night. Only thing I would say is the mattress is very firm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Having to pay for parking, no lighting in parking area, lift out of order and very uncomfortable sofa bed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

PETER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello The room was spacious and comfortable. My wife particularly appreciated the glutten free selection available at breakfast. The hotel was well cited for exploring the local attractions. The room was not visited by the cleaners on one morning so we had to take some time out to get the waste bin emptied and replacement tea and milk. Overall thou' a pleasant stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and well run.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a double room with sofa bed. Was guven a double bed and travel cot. When we questioned this we were told the sofa bed was broken. At 10pm we were finally guven another room after another conversation with reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and very good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Colchester, Dedham and Ipswich.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

lizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room and dining room are very clean but people smoke on a bench outside the entrance and it’s really filthy (apart from the smoking itself).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff friendly, helpful & efficient. Food options good, breakfast choices excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Frances

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Loved the property as a whole, and the great price compared to other hotels in the area. I didn't like the Sofa Bed, the mattess was too thin, and had to.ise towels so kids are not hurt. Service wasn't great, no concierge staff, they are always in the back or doing 6 other jobs, not enough staff to serve the cusromers needs. One concierge was serving drinks at the bar next to the desk, while also being a concierge. Absolutely crazy, felt sorry for the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate, Ashford Kent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fine for the price, stinks of human effluent out in the car park but has aircon so dont need windows open.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good, staff friendly and helpful. Building is a little dated, outside smoking area is basic and could be spruced up. Dusty lamps could do with a clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall great value for money however booked for 2 adults and 2 children only 3 towels in the room and 2 cups so had to ask for more. Also remote wasn’t working and wasn’t given a replacement even though raised issue to reception. Not great when travelling with 2 kids. Sofabed not comfy. Main bed very comfy & breakfast delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jaimi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel itself was fab, clean. Breakfast good but during busy times the lay out means it takes a while. Kids sofa bed not the comfiest but for the price… Need a car to get about as nothing in walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday Inn Express Colchester
Average hotel lodge style much the same as all others chaotic breakfast nothing special just ok staff were very helpful when needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nurali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good. In the toilet there was no soap in the dispenser. We got bored in the room because the reception of tv was very very bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024