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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Park

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Bar (on property)
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor wedding
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Located near Colchester Town Hall, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel welcomes travelers with a cozy bar and practical business center. Guests enjoy WiFi, free self-parking, and staff whose helpfulness consistently impresses previous visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 19 of 19 rooms

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel near Colchester Castle Park
Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Tudor Bar/Brasserie

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum. Colchester Town Hall and firstsite are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hythe Station is 14 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 17 minutes.

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 716 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff in the hotel were brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good old building reaconditiined. Good service on breakfast, not so good on front desk, just ok. Área near the downtown, at walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and convenient place to stay for the night. Some of the other guests were decidedly noisy in the early hours but that is sometimes the case.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great stay , good breakfast and good accommodation and facilities and would recommend ,thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an historic property... The bar was amazing by itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an issue working the shower getting the temperature to what i required, not used before. Great service at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice historical hotel with a good management and staff😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

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

One night stay

One night stay while we attended a charity ball near by. Good accommodation, easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dizzey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with so much history and the staff are very welcoming, they were always happy to help. There cooked breakfast was great and cooked to your preference. Our room was noisy however we have addressed this with the hotel who welcomed our feedback
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

nice stay

good location, staff excellent short walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Room was warm and comfortable with everything we needed.

8/10 Good

Mr Michael

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

Lovely stay

A very comfortable stay for a quick visit to family. Staff all very friendly and standard of service very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very different place to where we usually stay but really liked it. All staff very helpful, breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Value for Money

The QOS from when I checked in until I left was excellent . Take a bow Sian, Rowena and Daniel also the two European ladies
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Z

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the service was excellent. The location was walking distance from Colchester castle with many close ameraties. Extreem value for money and has parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

jack

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A cosy hotel, a bit worn maybe but very original and nice personell
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not easy to find on the road, drove past twice before I spotted it but lovely quirky old building. Check in lady was super helpful and friendly considering it was 10.30pm Christmas Day! Would definitely stay again

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely rooms & very picturesque, but no air conditioning in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Historic and quaint charm

I enjoyed my stay at the Rose And Crown, I couldn’t fault my room, it was very clean, the bed was comfortable and it had all the usual amenities you would expect. The hotel is historically old and has a quaint character about it, so don’t expect it to be spotlessly clean like the modern, characterless hotels. I would recommend the Rose And Crown to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommended

Nice cozy hotel, big rooms with nice bathroom, free parking. Though they should give clear parking instructions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Its a bit from the town. About 20 walk. The hotel has no restaurant so you have to go to town. Other than that hotel is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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