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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property
Colchester hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Shower, hair dryer, towels
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel, is a haven for business travelers and leisure seekers alike. Enjoy the free breakfast buffet in The Great Room restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With high-speed WiFi and helpful staff on hand, this hotel offers convenience and comfort.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $74
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 13 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 68 min drive
  • Marks Tey Station - 10 min drive
  • Manningtree Mistley Station - 11 min drive
  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 11 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

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 8 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sofa bed
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 8 per day

Policies

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).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 8 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Yes, The Great Room offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG is located a short 17-minute walk from Dedham Vale.

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Children
Lobby
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently good with a great selection and hot options available. (30 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Need to have usb plugs put in rooms and advertise on site that they don't have them. Breakfast nice. Rooms nice. Wasn't happy having to pay £8 for parking
Eve, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nice free parking

The corridor is keycarded so every time the kids wanted to go out to play they had to had a key , so few times they lost it we didn’t know and it caused bit of hell for us then not being able to come up and down freely
Carla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn't fault it!!!

Absolutely excellent. Clean, well appointed, great value for money and the staff were super friendly. Great location. Maximum 20 minutes to Colchester town centre and 30 minutes to Mersea Island
Gill, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Black out window curtain is doing a brilliant job, we can sleep comfortably without any interference by the sun light, t
Ka Shek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service

This was an ‘extra’ overnight stay on our way to a golf tournament at another venue. The receptionist, Charley, was very polite and helpful and apologised for the fact that Hotels.com had not mentioned in my booking that car taking needed to be paid for separately…the only ‘fault’ we could find was that the breakfast only catered for scrambled eggs - no fried or poached options! :-(
Den, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good overnight hotel

Good stay here again - breakfast was hotter this time which was appreciated. Room comfortable and shower was good. I don't appreciate being charged £8 for parking which was previously free, but overall it's still an OK hotel for a business one-nighter.
Jeff, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easter break

We stayed for a little family trip during the Easter holidays. We were given two double beds rather than a bed and a sofa bed which was better. Breakfast was good and we had an evening meal which was ok too. It was fairly quiet even though there were lots of work vans parked overnight. There were a few country parks, the beach and Colchester itself to visit.
Ali, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and clean facilities

My experience was good, as always, staff are friendly the hotels facilities are very clean, the buffet breakfast was really good i would definitely be staying there again.
keisha, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, large clean room and spotless bathroom
Andrea and Shanna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hot room

Room was very hot and A/C only puts out hot air. Bed on smaller side
Akshay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

I was really disappointed with my stay I usually rate IHG hotels and travel for work but I only managed about 2 hours of sleep because I was in a room opposite and between groups of men who messed around in the corridor and slammed doors until midnight! I tried to call reception as as solo female didn't feel safe or as though I could challenge, unfortunately got no answer. The outside noise isn't great either. Maybe more mindful allocation of rooms for solo guests would help and keeping an eye on unruly guests.
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel facilities were great, nice breakfast and staff were very helpful.
Ingrid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Big thank you to the Manager and staff for looking after us whilst we were in the area for my daughters birthday, amazing service
tony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wi fi ok Good breakfast Ample parking Convenient location Quiet
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Alyson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff

Very helpful staff re arrival time and an extra night if required. Made a sad occasion very worry free.
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Faultless

Staff were incredibly welcoming, everything was clean & tidy. Buffet breakfast was hot and plenty of choice.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideally located for visiting Colchester. Sfaff very friendly and helpful. Good cooked breakfast.
paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Handy for trip to visit friends and family. Clean and safe
Hannah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value stay

Good value stay in a good location for what we needed.
Dan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient, clean and well run.
Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apart from the flies everything was brilliant
Jeremy, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was really really nice, we only stayed 1 night. Only thing I would say is the mattress is very firm.
Bobby, 1-night trip