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Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
    5 min drive
  • High Woods Country Park
    5 min drive
  • Flatford Mill
    12 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    60 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

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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Exterior

Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1001)
The price is AU$147
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

About the area

Colchester

At Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Dedham Vale and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Bridge Cottage. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The Great Room serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Colchester hotel include Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and High Woods Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive
  • University of Essex - 10 min drive
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive
  • Flatford Mill - 12 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 12 min drive

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

Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 8 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$111.10, 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.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel has a self car park for GBP 8 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

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

Jane

Travelled 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 traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Naveen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nik

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is currently having some renovation work done to it and i was lucky enough to have an excellent newly refurbished room with air conditioning that was an absolute godsend on a day that topped over 30oC However, there was no wifi available and my phone signal wasn't the greatest, so it meant working on my laptop a slow process. I'm sure that in time, the wifi will be sorted out once all the refurbishment work has been carried out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for overnight before ferry to Holland. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars, York

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very noisy outside our room and beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Travelled with partner
Slight smell of smokers having occupied our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

WING YAT

Travelled with family
Really good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024