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The George of Colchester

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Nestled near a train station, The George of Colchester offers a warm welcome with Cafe George serving light fare. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind at the bar and enjoy in-room WiFi. Previous guests praise this hotel's helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dutch Quarter, a neighborhood in Colchester, The George of Colchester is near a train station. Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Birch Grove Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool.
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116 High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1TD

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bill's Colchester Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The George of Colchester

Hotel located in Dutch Quarter
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The George of Colchester. The on-site restaurant, Cafe George, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe George

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should contact the property directly for check-in and check-out details, using information contained in the booking confirmation.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12.00 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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

Property is also known as

Hotel George Colchester
George Colchester Inn
George Colchester
George Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Colchester
The George of Colchester Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The George of Colchester pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The George of Colchester?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The George of Colchester?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The George of Colchester?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The George of Colchester located?

Located in Dutch Quarter, this hotel is steps from Xtreme Gaming, Colchester Castle Museum, and Colchester Town Hall. Colchester Castle Park and Lion Walk Church are just steps away. Colchester Town Station is 7 minutes by foot and Colchester Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

The George of Colchester Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 621 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room , old Tudor building lots of beams and wonky hallways lots of character. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ancientness of the building; the bed was really comfy and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property with history. The staff were amazing and the breakfast delicious… highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As central as it gets. Walking distance to everything in Colchester. Very friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graciela Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful hotel, food is great and the people that work there are very nice, We have the fortune to have a room with air conditioning, so if you go on summer time make sure you ask for one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room and the bar is stunning! But if you have a room overlooking the high street expect some noise especially on a Saturday night. This didn’t impact us as we were up late anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful but the room was really small
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

les

Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaheen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
The stair carpet looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned since I last visited 20 years ago and the headboard was equally stained. The staff were lovely and the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was totally unsuitable. The pictures are far too flattering and hide a number of improtantbissues such as steep dangerous stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nights sleep in a comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A

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

Wonderful stay, as always

From checking in to checking out a lovely stay with friendly and helpful staff. Our evening meal was just as delicious as it was when we last stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

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

Comfortable Stay with Great Facilities

Stayed for one night and had a great experience overall. The hotel has an impressive reception area, along with a stylish bar and restaurant. The room was very spacious and spotless. The corridor could get a bit noisy at times with guests returning from nights out, but that’s to be expected. We stayed during a heatwave, so air conditioning would’ve been a bonus, but it wasn’t a major issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
Lovely old property, lots of character and charm. Staff are friendly and welcoming, some I feel are under pressure from senior management, It feels like they are short staffed. Which adds pressure to the rest. But they cope with a smile. Be nice to see more staff which would definitely increase the customer experience and enjoyment. Word of mouth is the biggest compliment to any business. Thank you to all the staff on the front line.
The old character
Don’t expect a lift
Old charm
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

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

Just Perfect…

Booked last minute and was not disappointed.. lovely superior room .. most comfortable bed .. great shower .. lovely courteous staff Everything was excellent Looking forward to staying again on August 17th
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was lovely and well presented, staff were not overly helpful or friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second stay at The George. Our room was amazing especially as it had A/C on what was a very hot day. Stairs are a challenge with suitcases but expected with the age of the property. Bar and breakfast staff were abrupt but we put it down to the heat! All other staff were very good we will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great stay

Lovely hotel. We stayed only for one night but the room was lovely and cosy, beautiful old beams but clean and modern bathroom as well. Bed was super comfy. Didn't stay for breakfast as was a flying visit but it was reasonably priced (£12) so would try it if we stay again! A little noisy in the morning as you can hear doors slamming but nothing that bothered us, no noise at night that we heard! We also had a few pints in the pub in the evening which was lovely, didn't eat there but the food looked great! Parking was £12 behind the hotel for 24 hours, not that easy to find but safe when you get there. Overall, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Good stay

Really lovely stay. Great interior design and incredible food. I’d book again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The George is situated on the High Street in Colchester near the Castle and the art galleries - Firstsite and The Minories. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Located in great position in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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