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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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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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 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
Hair dryer
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 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

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
  • ‪Bull Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Salisbury's Team Room - ‬8 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
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • 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

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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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Drapers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 197 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the decor, room was comfy but snug, bed was comfotable. only downside was no breakfast served so had to travel to nearest garden centre for breakfast hense 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Very comfortable room very clean and also friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Great stay would highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Amenities
Bad never let me in want a refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and helpful staff Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant staff, helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Disliked: Amenities
The location was right for us to attend St Andrew’s church.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adhil

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good interior decoration
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the African themed room for two nights, comfortable and quirky as always, a real personal feel to the hotel as it should be with small boutique hotels. I always rnjoys staying at Drapers, no complaints from me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location. Nice clean room with a comfortable bed. Good sized bathroom with a bath and a shower with good pressure. We didnt eat at the property so cannot comment on the food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A value for money, spacious, clean and well appointed room in an old pub. Our room had a bath as well as shower. Good pub food. Staff were friendly and efficient. It is an old pub so it has steep stairs, creaky floorboards and some noise from patrons but that comes with the venue. Free parking was available but limited parks at the pub itself. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. No breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a mix up over the booking but the staff were friendly and helpful, even though it took a little while to sort it out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, loved the décor, bed comfortable and great value for money. Ease of registering, staff friendly and polite. My room had a fridge, which is so helpful. Despite and event on below my room, I heard nothing, really quiet. I booked due to location for my work, will definitely be booking again. Only downside: parking, due to working late, the car park was busy twice, the first night a customer in the bar offered to move her car and the second evening the owner moved their car for me to park - as I said amazing venue. I believe if you arrived at a normal work time, this would not be an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

simon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, and re entry decorated. The bath and shower was not functioning properly. The water didn't run hot, and on the first day we had a tepid shower. The tap fell off in my hand. The shower head was full of timescale and which meant water went at odd angles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

tony

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

Over priced for quality you get

First time we had stayed at the Drapers hotel, from the outside it looks very nice, they have a big outdoor seating area which is under a canopy and a big screen. We were shown to our room which was supposed to be a deluxe room with a queen bed, although the room was ok it was very small and it was definitely not a queen bed. There was cobwebs literally all over the room, you didnt have to go looking for them they were very visible and the room had obviously not been cleaned very well. The bathroom was nice but when i flushed the chain it broke and wouldn't flush, we went out for the night and told one of the girls about the toilet, when we came back it had not been fixed, nobody came the following day either, in fact nobody came the 3 days we were there. The room never got serviced no clean towels or bed sheets. For the money you pay you would expect alot more if im honest. Sadly we will not be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property needs updating rooms are dark bathroom very dated Bar staff showed you to your room and no clear instruction for fire drill etc given No parking had to park in nearby supermarket
Bathroom needs modernisation although was clean
Stairs up to bathroom not practical - bathroom window does not open
Room very dark and needs modernising
Bedding didn’t smell particularly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food. Comfortable bed. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
No parking due to a opened back tranist full of rubbish bocking car park for two days also they have reduced there car park to only 6 parking space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Nähe zu Home meiner Tochter
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking, no breakfast at property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ivan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is none existent. 5 spaces at pub. Public parking 800yrds away. Not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual and quirky room.Decorated really well.Above a pub but quiet. Only quibble, no one around when checking out as pub closed at 10 am.No instructions where to leave the keys.Had to leave them in the door lock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

BRENDA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception staff dismissive & unwelcoming. No longer serves breakfast & dining room closed Monday & Tuesday but no indicated on website - would not have booked had I known. Room clean but curtains very old & weary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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