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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Meeting facility
Exterior

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Flatford Mill
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Colchester

In Colchester .You'll find Dedham Vale and Bridge Cottage within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also, Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and High Woods Country Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 13 min drive - 16.4 km

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

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG also features express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,014 reviews
The price is CA $117
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed

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

Things to do

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 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; 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
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, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1011 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 Excellent

James, Brecon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great staff great breakfast just a shame about paying to park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good easy access plenty of good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rumbidzayi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel very clean and we got 2 double beds and it was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money. Nice hotel for a chain hotel. Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RETURN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

Good overnight hotel

Good stay here again - breakfast was hotter this time which was appreciated. Room comfortable and shower was good. I don't appreciate being charged £8 for parking which was previously free, but overall it's still an OK hotel for a business one-nighter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

V
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

keisha

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

Friendly staff and clean facilities

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 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Business traveller
Food option were limited and no good quality. Issue with heating in room. When you put your door card in holder lights and TV come on but heating goes off. Take door card out lights go off heating comes on. Also shower and tap temperatures not hot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

alastair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025