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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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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 $56
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

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

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
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  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,002 reviews
The price is $57
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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About the neighborhood

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Essex - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 12 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 68 min drive
  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 11 min drive
  • Clacton-on-Sea Weeley Station - 12 min drive
  • Marks Tey Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Fender - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Enjoy your visit to Colchester with a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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.
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 8 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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 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

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

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, excellent, and had a great variety of options. (46 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was very good and had variety of options. Staff was welcoming and service was amazing.
Sachin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, service excellent, could park right outside the door.
Yolanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All very good
Chandan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay
Adedapo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yes everything food not to bad
Jill, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was great value for what we needed. The room is clean, the staff are polite and breakfast is available - with a grab-and-go option. Don't expect more than the basics at this price. If you want more, pay more and go somewhere else.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is very nice, clean and quiet. It felt more like a 4 star hotel.
Tahir, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel very convenient to the city centre
Jeffrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable beds, good shower and good breakfast options.
Philip, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was clean and tidy but it wasn’t cleaned on our second days stay nor was the Tea,coffee etc replenished Dining room could do with a good clean to remove many Cobwebs hanging from lights and pictures, tables were sticky and unfortunately we were on a floor with very noisy people who can’t shut a door quietly. Apart from that the Breakfast was plentiful and the Bed comfortable
Barry, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are pleasant, particularly the weekend staff are warm and welcoming. Comfortable room Thank you for a pleasant stay
Tabassum, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely experience overall

Staff very welcoming. Room overall was well equipped. Sofa bed a bit worn and toilet seat loose. A heated towel rail would have been nice.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good service nice and clean easy to park and good breakfast
Clare, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Great room, very clean and spacious
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good find for business trip

Friendly welcome, late arrival. Quiet hotel, comfortable and large rooms. Strong shower Good breakfast.
Boyd, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place
bhavisha, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms nice and stylish. Bed was comfy, good pillows. Only gave it a three as the sound proofing from the windows is non existent. Even at night you would struggle without ear plugs or white noise
Jason, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

£16 to park at an out-of-town hotel, next to the motorway is just shameless.
paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonably priced hotel

WE needed a clean reasonably priced hotel for one night and this filled the bill perfctly
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. My room was clean, comfortable, and the hotel is conveniently located next to a garage for quick purchases. The staff are amazing and helpful. Breakfast was lovely. Thank you for great service!
Tabassum, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beds are so comfy, so clean, shower is so spacious, breakfast was delicious
Ebony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a good hotel with nice staff
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

IHG Colchester

Really good staff and facilities. Would love a fridge in my room though.
Rosemary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good over night stay

Fantastic staff we had a little problem with our room which couldn’t get fixed right away so got a room change/upgrade. Dinner and breakfast onsite was very nice
Kelly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bed was a bit soft like a water bed but not unconfortable
Richard, 1-night trip