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Drapers Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star boutique hotel near East Anglian Railway Museum

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Photo gallery for Drapers Hotel

A garden bed with various flowers and plants, wooden borders, and a brick wall in the background.
A bar area with multiple patrons, a bar counter with taps, and hanging light fixtures.
A traditional building with multiple windows and a sign indicating it is a pub.
A large bronze sculpture of a bull in a room with a staircase and a window.
A corner seating area with a wooden table and chairs, a decorative light fixture, and a view of the street outside.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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53 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2PB
  • Place, East Anglian Railway Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a desk with a chair.

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a table, a chair, and a dresser. There is a skylight above the beds and a window on the left.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a standing fan.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a fan, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A room with a chandelier, patterned wallpaper, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Colchester

Close to airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of East Anglian Railway Museum and 9 miles (15 km) of Hedingham Castle. Colchester Zoo and Great Notley Country Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 9 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Halstead Leisure Centre - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Hedingham Castle - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 19 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Tap - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lamarsh Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪King's Head - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Five Bells - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Drapers Hotel

3.5-star boutique hotel near East Anglian Railway Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The boutique Drapers Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a television in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Drapers Hotel offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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 self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Drapers Hotel to the airport?

Drapers Hotel is 26.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Drapers Hotel?

As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drapers Hotel on Aug 25, 2026 start from CA $118, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Drapers Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drapers Hotel.

Does Drapers Hotel offer free breakfast?

Drapers Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drapers Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drapers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Drapers Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Drapers Hotel have a pool?

Drapers Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Drapers Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Drapers Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Drapers Hotel to downtown Colchester?

Drapers Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Earls Colne.

Drapers Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 211 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A popular hotel with nice food, and I loved the characterful decor. Staff were great annd a very comfortable bed. Only down point was my room was a bit noisy, being next to some fan or refrigeration unit or something. I’d definitely stay again, but would ask for a different room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the rooms seem very spacious and the two that we have used also have excellent bathrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking but hotel really good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room and great location on High Street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quaint rooms which were very comfy and in a nice little village … would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was a comfortable and clean hotel, staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Staff were really helpful, nothing was too much for them.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No food Monday or Tuesday, the only food available is a Chinese in the village that doesn't take card (cash only). Not sure about other rooms but room 4 the Internet is terrible on all the networks and no phone signal either. Room is not made up or restocked during the day. The pub car park is small and the patrons seem to abaddon their vehicles all over the place which mean you can't get parked. There is a fridge in your room🌟 Would I stay again 🤔 doubt that very much. I wish the owners well but lots of niggles that mean your stay ends up unsatisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very uniquely decorated property , quirky and inviting, was a nice experience and stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'm a returning guest - it's a great place to stay if you want to be in this area. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place , friendly staff and super comfortable and clean room . Would def go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Dawn

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

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room with a large comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Duane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking was difficult, the pub operates until midnighton weekends with plenty of street noise and activity. My room had no heavy duty curtains to block the outside light.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, bed was comfy and location was good. Staff were pleasant. Hardly any parking though. Nice stay although shame there is no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice stay, good location and friendly staff. Pictures online don’t do it justice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

Great hotel

Really nice Hotel, room was brilliant. Not a problem to us but the hotel restaurant not open Monday and Tuesday.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022