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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Flatford Mill
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
  • Pool
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  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,001 reviews
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

About the area

Colchester

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dedham Vale and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. .This hotel is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bridge Cottage.

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min drive - 10.1 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

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 11 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
At Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

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

  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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.

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

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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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 392 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, good shower and good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with the room we were given then swapped and had very good service from a member of staff (think his name was eddie). He did everything to make our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely but could do with more tables for it. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonably priced hotel

WE needed a clean reasonably priced hotel for one night and this filled the bill perfctly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adenike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice but a little bit dated. Stains on the carpet but sheets were clean and the bathroom was clean. Beds were definitely used and saggy but if you like soft mattresses that would work for you. Area only has a petrol station near it but I believe there may be a bus nearby to get elsewhere. Not far from town centre with a car, about 20 mins. Breakfast is adequate. Friendly staff. Join the rewards program and get free parking. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean, bathroom a little dirty in areas, carpet in the hallway near doors poor condition, stained and loose fitting carpet, family room small kettle so not big enough to make three drinks , not enough milk no decaf tea bags or selection of teas, coffee machine gives terrible coffee in the breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Room wasn't cleaned on the second day, when i asked reception was advised we should have put out a sign on door stating we wanted it cleaned. Most hotels you put a sign out saying you don't want it cleaned. Both mornings no crossants available even though we were down to breakfast by 8. 30am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Had problem with sink, reported to desk and nothing done for 2 days (we left). Room not serviced, ran out of toilet paper. Front desk not manned, waited over 15 minutes for someone to appear. No one answered the phone, etc. breakfast was good and plenty available. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 stay

First time staying at a Holiday Inn Express and it was amazing! We stayed for the Ed Sheeran concert and upon arrival we were gifted a brown bag with water, biscuits & a Kit Kat, so thoughtful. The bar and food were great and reasonably priced. The room was big, clean and beds were very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Qass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service, decent value for money

Amazing check in service with Ester. She was so lovely and polite. Informed us of busy periods because of the local ed Sheeran concert. Helped get us free parking. And was smiling and genuine throughout. Great start to the hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stopover

Booked as a stopover heading to Ipswich for the Ed Sheeran concerts. So pleased I booked this hotel. The staff were friendly. The room was excellent. The breakfast was extremely good & they also offered bags to take it away. Would definitely go back here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are so comfy, so clean, shower is so spacious, breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for two nights in this hotel the staff made us feel so wellcome from the moment we walked in and throughout our stay breakfast was really good couldn't have asked for anything more would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying and would definitely come back 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay and far beyond a 3 star

The check in and staff were amazing. They offered a welcome pack of a bottle of water and chocolate bar and breakfast bar. This wasn’t expected and due to the heat it was very welcome. We stayed as we had travelled for an Ed Sheeran concert and they had all the info of the show available and just went above and beyond ensuring the stay was pleasant and made a bond with their guests. I would thoroughly recommend staying and Kate (manager) was exceptional and so welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Overall a good hotel with nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying to visit daughter’s family living nearby. Convenient & good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ada

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025