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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 221
AED 265 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station - 9 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 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 center 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 free newspapers
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 101 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

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The price is AED 234
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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
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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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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)

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 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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. High Woods Country Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1060 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1060 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy for trip to visit friends and family. Clean and safe
Stayed 2 nights 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

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for visiting Colchester. Sfaff very friendly and helpful. Good cooked breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

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

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

8/10 Good

Bobby

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

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Business Stay
Good stay again. Nice staff, room has everything you need. Breakfast could be improved - not hot enough and the orange juice is not good quality. Overall it's a great hotel for a business stay though and I will use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay a Holiday Inn express Colchester
The hotel was clean and very welcoming. The staff were ALL excellent. Very quick to help and have laugh with you. Our room was very spacious, clean and extremely comfortable. Despite being next to the A12 the hotel is very quiet and relaxing. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good location for what we needed. Parking was good but no lights were working in the carport Did not feel safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value stay
Good value stay in a good location for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We used it for a quick getaway to the Harwich ferry and for that it was very convenient and also nice grap and go breakfast options available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More than we expected, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was lovely comfortable room and bed. Breakfast was amazing and included in the price, staff very friendly and happy to assist.. would definitely stay again 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from Charley and Satheesh. Only let down was there were no sports channels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed Niyaman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Holiday inn Express
It’s ok a basic lodge type hotel there for a purpose nothing special just average
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed one night, room good nice bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024