The Angel Inn

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Polstead Street, Colchester, England, CO6 4SA
  • Suffolk Distillery
    2 min drive
  • Dedham Vale
    3 min drive
  • Flatford Mill
    13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    68 min drive

Room options

Eyke

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Constable

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 21.20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Munnings

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 12.22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wolsey

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 16.65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Gainsborough

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 13.26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Hay Wain

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 15.45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Stour

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 16.65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Spire

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 16.70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Flatford

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 13.51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cornfield

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tye

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2021
  • 22.28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Colchester

At The Angel Inn you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Suffolk Distillery and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Dedham Vale. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and patios. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and an indoor tennis court. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Colchester hotel include Assington Barn and Bridge Cottage.

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Flatford Mill - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • University of Essex - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 17 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Manningtree Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Shepherd & Dog - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hare and Hounds - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Angel Inn

Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The Angel Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a front desk safe. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Angel Inn was completed in December 2021.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1500
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Angel Inn offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 22 to 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

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Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1500
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 22 to 22 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Angel Inn?

The Angel Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Angel Inn?

Yep, The Angel Inn has a free self car park.

What makes The Angel Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Angel Inn.

Does The Angel Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is offered on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Angel Inn?

No, The Angel Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Angel Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Angel Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Angel Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Angel Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
The hotel staff go above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Staff excellent highly recommended
Excellent overnight stay. had an excellent evening meal in the restaurant. Breakfast was good and overall the whole stay was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice local atmosphere great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely old inn, really cosy. Room was a little tired but the staff had already said that the place is about to have a refurbishment. Excellent team, food and service. All in all a great stay, I'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exelent place staff were extremely nice would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old pub lovely staff and fabulous food. Really enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth a visit!
Lovely location, amazing venue and attentive and efficient staff. The room was comfortable and well equipped and dinner in the restaurant was lovely and very good value. Definitely would stay again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly & attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.food and staff were great. Will be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break
Beautiful room in historic pub. Food really good and staff very friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
My friends and I had a 2 night stay there. We were greeted warmly from the moment we stepped through the door. We were a little late ordering lunch but the kitchen was kept open for us. Cannot fault it, accommodation excellent, food excellent. Exceptional breakfast. Staff friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019