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Drapers Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of East Anglian Railway Museum

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | View from room
Restaurant
Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Located near Hedingham Castle, Drapers Hotel offers golf, relaxation, the Fox and Firkin coffee shop, terrace views, and in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
53 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2PB

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 18 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Layer Marney Tower - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chappel and Wakes Colne Station - 6 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thatchers Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bull Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Drapers Hotel

Boutique hotel near East Anglian Railway Museum
Located close to Hedingham Castle, Drapers Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Fox and Firkin, the on-site coffee shop. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fox and Firkin

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Drapers Hotel Colchester
Drapers Colchester
Drapers Hotel Hotel
Drapers Hotel Colchester
Drapers Hotel Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is Drapers Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drapers Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drapers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drapers Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Drapers Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this boutique hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from East Anglian Railway Museum and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hedingham Castle and Colchester Zoo. Great Notley Country Park and Colchester Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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