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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Property amenity
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 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
(11 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
(67 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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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 Colchester Community Stadium. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bridge Cottage.

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

  • 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
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Fender - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jubilee Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and a restaurant
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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overal especially for the rate!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very good and had variety of options. Staff was welcoming and service was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, a few concerns was the lack / non existent of hooks in the bathroom to hang the basic things bath towels hand towels after use. Main bedroom lack / non existent draws to put items of clothing. Although it is classified as an Express venue surely it should have the basics if people are staying for more than 2 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

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

6/10 Okay

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, service excellent, could park right outside the door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was a bit soft like a water bed but not unconfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Everton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The first room we were offered had a bathroom door which didn't shut, so we were offered another. Rooms are comfy but basic. Air-conditioning/heating was extremely noisy. No heating or heated towel rail in the bathroom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food at breakfast was good, but plates were cold, so the food didn't stay hot. We ate twice in the evenings and the food was reasonably good, standard pub food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
£16 to park at an out-of-town hotel, next to the motorway is just shameless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was working except the phone in the room, the staff was very helpful and nice. My body wasn’t adjusted to the time and I missed a few breakfast and I ask one of the worker she allowed me to still get some of what was left, I had to take my meds so I was very grateful she didn’t tell me, but I wish all the staff was like her.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Staff very friendly and helpful.property was quite and room was clean & comfortable. only 2 problems with room. The bathroom door did,nt shut, and the curtains smelled of cigerettes smoke. The dining options excellent, excellent choice for breakfast, well cooked breakfast piping hot. Excellent well presented food in the evening. menu chioce very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, staff extremely helpful. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GERSON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous choice of food for breakfast. Yummy too. Rooms were a good size with comfy beds. Elspeth was a complete angel seemingly appearing out of nowhere when I got stuck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round very good would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025