Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Museum

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Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Restaurant
Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is AED 206
AED 247 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min walk
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive
  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East St Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fridays Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naka Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel near Colchester Castle Park
Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Croatian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Tudor Bar/Brasserie

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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 available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

As of 21 January 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on 2 February 2025 start from $68.21, 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 Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Town Hall, and firstsite. Colchester Castle Park and Mercury Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hythe Station is 14 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 17 minutes.

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 646 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 646 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 646 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 646 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 646 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Great stay , good breakfast and good accommodation and facilities and would recommend ,thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Madalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely old building, full of character. Good choice of breakfast. Room decor was rather tired. But good value for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel building has retained its historical charm. Our room was cosy, warm and comfortable. We kept an eye open but didn’t see the ghost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

malc1110

Liked: Amenities
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, old rustic so much history
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night visiting family, a clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After booking a room with a shower over bath in error (my fault, partner visually impaired at the minute) staff were very helpfull in relocating us in a room with a walk in shower. Very pleased with the new room and breakfast next morning was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manish, Nuneaton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon, Indian Land

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

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a lovely old building and seems clean and comfortable. Staff helpful. I have no complaints about hotel itself. But the shower was hard to adjust and I nearly got scalded. Also hard to get into if you are older (as I am.) It's in a tub with high sides and no decent grab handles. (Also one tiny piece of soap to be shared between wash basin and shower! Is there soap rationing?)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John, Litcham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed and breakfast. No other meals offered, but this is reflected in the reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Such an amazing beautiful 700 year old hotel! I can not complain,the only one thing is they don’t serve evening meals etc. The staff are lovley,especially the barman Mario,very polite guy. I would definately stay here again,very clean and around 30 carpark spaces with lighting and cctv.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa, Stephenville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quaint hotel- staff are excellent. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suminda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick break to see family
Lovely room, nice welcome thank uou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, including lots of space, a bathroom with bath and shower and his and hers wash basins. and a comfortable fourposter bed. The bar closes quite ealry (about 10pm when I was there) and there was no restaurant/food service in the evening. The breakfast was excellent. The area can be a bit noisy with traffic and a railway level crossing nearby but, to be honest, this wasn't noticeable when sleeping The TV was a bit dated and the remote control probably needs replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Recent business trip
Clean room and mattress felt not very new. No dinner available so wasnt particularly clear when rushing to book a hotel for business trip Instant coffee only available and no real coffee for breakfast which was disappointing and sent a poached egg back as was over cooked but corrected swiftly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

nigel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint looking pub although quiet. Room was generous for space and free parking with a straight forward walk into the centre of Colchester
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024