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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

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Experience a serene retreat with a separate shower area, a comfortable bed, and a convenient desk space.
Conference room with a long table and chairs, whiteboard, and carpeted floor.
Welcome to Holiday Inn Express, featuring a classic entrance with columns and potted plants.
Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautifully tiled floor.
Enjoy a convenient breakfast at our self-service area, featuring a bread station, coffee machine, toaster, and refrigerator.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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
(11 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Welcome to this charming hotel, surrounded by mature trees and a beautifully manicured lawn.

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (1003)
The price is NZ$281
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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

  • 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

  • Marks Tey Station - 10 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 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

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.

Languages

English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

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

  • Free 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. 397 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food not great but breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Akshay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Hot room

Room was very hot and A/C only puts out hot air. Bed on smaller side
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

P J Walkington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good Breakfast - Awful Beds - Overworked Staff

When we arrived at the hotel we unsuccessfully tried to book the parking as advised by the notice boards but when we went into the hotel there was a touch screen to do this so managed it in the end. When we got to reception we were told that the chef had gone home early due to fatigue so there were no evening meals, on this occasion it wasn't a problem for us as we had eaten on the ferry from Holland to Harwich. The receptionist gave us our room key but when we entered the room we found it had an adjoining locked door and the family next door had the TV turned up very loud and the children were being very noisy. We went back to reception where the receptionist found us another room which was quieter. The room was quite tired looking with the middle table missing/broken so I had nowhere to put my tea in the morning. The beds were the worst beds we have ever slept on, old soft and lumpy. The bathroom was small but had lovely fluffy towels and Dove toiletries, the shower was good with a powerful spray. Breakfast in the morning was really good with lots of variety, cereals, fruit & yogurt, and lots of hot items - couldn't fault this except the soft fruit and the orange juice was sweetened. The staff at reception were very good but it was obvious they were under a lot of pressure multitasking reception and bar duties. We wouldn't stay at this hotel again due to the awful beds.
Missing/broken side table in-between twin beds
Hearty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Paying for car parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Brecon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located just off the A12 and it’s quiet at night for sleeping the staff are very friendly and polite no task to hard to sort no hesitation in recommending this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aleksandra

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

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and room size. Cosy beds. WiFi keeps disconnecting; maybe because the hotel was fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff great breakfast just a shame about paying to park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good easy access plenty of good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rumbidzayi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel very clean and we got 2 double beds and it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money. Nice hotel for a chain hotel. Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely with a great selection. There were also a selection of pillows on the bed, items at reception if you had forgotten things. Clean and presentable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RETURN

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

V
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

keisha

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

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