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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 10 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles

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 near University of Essex
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a business center at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 101 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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

  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dedham Vale and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. High Woods Country Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 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

10/10

Very welcoming, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and tidy, very attentive staff, room was very clean and tidy, breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very good service and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Staff were very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It was good but a bit noisy. The food was very nice and our room was clean 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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 easy access plenty of good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I liked everything about this hotel very clean and we got 2 double beds and it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Food not great but breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay great staff great breakfast just a shame about paying to park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The best
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Really good value for money. Nice hotel for a chain hotel. Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Ok for the price but bathroom very small - toilet seat could not stay up by itself as mounted too close to the wall. On a good side breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

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

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

8/10

Stayed one night with two adults & children aged 11 & 14 Parking was £8 a day which I hadn’t noticed before but given proximity to A12 understand why but would be been nice to poss have barriers and free parking Check in was polite and quick, room and bathroom spotless. We were in room 146 which back onto fields so could not hear motorway, although we did have air con on (which we could not seem to turn down to more than 22, probably just could not work this out) Sofa bed for kids was not comfy for them, maybe this was due to their age/size Breakfast was quick and easy and noticed they did a take away service. Polite friendly staff, clean and good for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

Paying for car parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

Very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

I encourage the management to inspect the sofa and chairs in the rooms. Even if something is clean, if it looks dirty (due to stains, excessive stains) to the customer, it is dirty. Otherwise the property was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great staff, large clean room and spotless bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

We were upgraded to a beautiful room when we arrived. We were suposed to stay in another hotel and they moved us here the night before. We had a lovely relaxed stay and the breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Big thank you to the Manager and staff for looking after us whilst we were in the area for my daughters birthday, amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025