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Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

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

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 213
AED 255 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
Pet friendly
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
The price is AED 281
AED 337 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

About the neighborhood

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
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 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 center 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 vending machine
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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 weekdays 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sofa bed

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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, 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 22 December 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel on 1 January 2025 start from $69.46, 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is within 3 mi (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 mi (10 km).

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 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

paul

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

SAINTY96

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bobby

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, and couldn't hear busy main A12 inside the hotel. Breakfast was always enough & plwnty of choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled 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

Traveled 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