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7.5

900 reviews

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Birchwood Road, Colchester, CO7 6HX, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the cheerful Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel, your cozy retreat just 4.4mi away from the buzz of the city center. This delightful 2-star hotel offers a comfortable stay at great value, with prices starting from only $53! Nestled on Birchwood Road, it's the perfect base for both adventure seekers and business travelers alike. You’ll love the friendly atmosphere and the convenience of free Wi-Fi and private parking that’ll keep your travel stress-free.

Start your day the right way with a delicious breakfast, so you can fuel up before heading out to explore the historical marvels of Colchester. The hotel features a range of amenities, including a bar and restaurant for those relaxing evenings after a long day. Take advantage of the air-conditioned rooms, complimentary toiletries, and the 24-hour front desk, ready to meet all your needs, day or night!

With an impressive 900 reviews, guests rave about their experiences, noting the clean and comfortable rooms and the accommodating staff. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, the Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel has everything you need for a fantastic stay! Grab your bags and get ready for an adventure in this charming slice of the UK.

At the Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel, mealtime is a delight! The on-site Restaurant #1 is a welcoming spot where families can gather to enjoy a mouthwatering selection of British and local dishes, as well as international cuisine that caters to every palate. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast to kickstart your day or a family-friendly dinner that brings everyone together after a day of exploration, you’ll find that our restaurant is a delightful choice! Friendly service awaits you as you settle in for a meal, promising to make every dining experience a happy one.

After indulging in the tasty offerings from the restaurant, unwind in the lively atmosphere of the hotel bar. It's an inviting place where you can chill with a refreshing drink or chat with fellow travelers about your adventures in Colchester! Take a moment to reminisce about the day's sights, from roaming ancient ruins to sampling local delicacies—our bar is the perfect social hub to relax and recharge before heading back out into the world or winding down for the night.

Planning your stay? You’ll find that payment is a breeze here at the Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel. With a variety of accepted payment methods including major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, your transaction is secure and simple. So go ahead, focus on what truly matters—creating memories in Colchester. With your cozy and welcoming hotel waiting for you to return after a day of exploration, you’ll feel right at home—inviting you to plan your next adventure!

Closest airports

London Southend Airport

28mi

London Stansted Airport

31.1mi

London City Airport

49.1mi

Norwich International Airport

52.5mi

Luton Airport

56.8mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, Accessible

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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1 Double Standard Accessible includes a double bed 131-150 width.

Double or Twin Room in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Standard Room

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

2 Twin Beds

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Our cozy Double or Twin Room is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, featuring a Double bed, Sofa Bed, and Twin beds. Enjoy a private bathroom, air conditioning, and free toiletries in this stylish 205 sqft space.

Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Twin Room - Non-Smoking in Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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19 sqm Walk in Shower

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Guest reviews

7.5

900 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Stuart

9.1

January 2025

The room was clean, warm and in good condition with everything working as it should. The public facilities were also abundant, clean and in good condition and working order. The food was good and reasonable value and the included breakfast buffet was especially good, well attended and tasty. The staff were very friendly, well presented, polite and extremely helpful at all times.

I had a 2 week stay in a twin room. After the first week I placed the used bed linen and towels in a pile and hung the housekeeping card on the door. When I returned, the cleaner had replaced the towels but had placed my used bed linen back on the bed. I thought this was strange and annoying but, as there was a second bed in the room, I simply swapped the bed linen myself for the second week and did not complain, especially as everything else was going so well.

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Peter

10

January 2025

Everything was excellent - pleasantly surprised. Good sized, well laid out, provisioned room - Every detail was just right: TV was movable as it was not fixed to the wall (great) Desk had its own directable light, The Desk's Chair was good. The Bedside tables are just the right height, the power sockets are in the right place. The Bathroom has a low level, night light for navigation in the dark. The Bathroom is well laid out, fairly spacious, very clean, nice sink and an excellent, large shower. The Receptionist was wonderful (happy, polite, helpful) They provided me with complimentary toothpaste and brush ! There is a bar and restaurant which is large and nice enough. The help yourself, buffet Breakfast was well laid out with a good variety of options (incl. Gluten free) and started at 06.30 All in all - perfect and excellent !

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Corinne

9.1

October 2024

The room was very comfortable and a good temperature - and it had a good sized desk, which was vital for me. Although the hotel was very near the A12 and I had a room facing the road, the bedroom was reasonably quiet and the traffic little more than a background hum. It certainly didn't keep me awake. The eating facilities at the hotel were better than expected. Despite the evening food menu not looking terribly promising, the food was actually good and at a reasonable price. I very much enjoyed everything I ordered there, and the portion sizes were more than adequate. The Shell garage next door was an added bonus, stocking lots of extra food items if you needed them.

Actually, there was nothing particular that was an issue.

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Brown

9.1

August 2024

We were well looked after by the ladies on reception. In line with our request we were allocated a room on the ground floor which was for people suffering from mobility problems which was good but would have been better if it had single beds. The free breakfast was also a bonus |Another plus was the petrol garage just across the way which, in addition to selling petrol, sold a host of other commodities

The cooked "all day" breakfast was acceptable but there seemed to be a shortage of eggs and those that were available were scrambled. There was no other choice available. Moreover as this was a "self serve" type of situation, portion control was not much in evidence meaning that some patrons went without. certain items. As the breakfast was for "free" we did not deem it worth complaining.

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Sylvia

8.2

August 2024

our initial booking was for a room with a double bed and a sofa bed as I couldn't see any available twin beds. After a night in a fairly cramped room the very helpful staff found us a much more spacious room with twin beds. The breakfasts were very good though a bit samey with scrambled egg every morning! Overall though a good experience.

The sofa bed was like 'sleeping on a bed of nails' due to the ridges in the mattress. The air conditioning didn't work in the twin bed room as there was no part to push up and down - reported to staff.

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Valerie

10

September 2024

We had no difficulty parking and received a very friendly welcome on arrival. Our rooms were upgraded so that they were opposite in the corridor. A pleasant dining room, we had a large lunch on route to hotel so the soup and bread and pizza on the light snack menu was just right. Good choice of options for breakfast and well cooked. Our room was very clean and we had everything we required. Good value for money.

There was slight traffic noise in the morning but this was because our window was open as far as restriction would allow and was not really a problem.

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Rebecca

9.1

April 2024

For a Holiday Inn Express this is great, second time we've stayed here, does exactly what we need it to... somewhere to sleep that was comfy and clean), showers are great, nice and big so I could easily shower our young kids as well, and breakfast in the morning with a great selection! If you want to spend more time in the hotel you may want to look elsewhere but when we go away we don't really spend any time in the hotel room so we don't need a massive room or a luxurious bath. Main this for us is comfort, cleanliness and breakfast and this ticks all the boxes. We also had a travel cot this time supplied by Holiday Inn which again was clean and in good working order.

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Clare

8.2

January 2025

The fact you can sleep 2 in a very clean spacious room which includes a buffet breakfast for under £80 was amazing. The facilities were spotless.

There was a smell of weed in our room and around the facility but we were out for the night and when we got back we were too drunk to notice. We are a same sex couple and the lady at the front desk made us feel uncomfortable by pointing out we had a double bed room and do we want to change for a single after I said 3 times that it was what we wanted.

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Gaynor

8.2

September 2024

The hotel is off a dual carriageway and was easy to find, it’s set back from the road so noise wasn’t an issue. The reception staff were friendly and helpful, the room was laid out as expected, comfortable temperature (this was important because we stayed during a hot week) and it was clean. Also, we appreciated the free WiFi. We had breakfast there, the buffet was well stocked and left us feeling full for morning!

We encountered one really sticky table in the dining area, but that’s the only thing I could complain about!!

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Shawn

8.2

October 2024

The staff were great. My partner and I got engaged on one of the evenings and on our return we mentioned to the receptionist who congratulated us. When we returned to our room we had a tap at the door, the receptionist had arranged for a bottle of sparkling for my fiancé and I which was a really nice gesture. Will come back again and thanks to the staff who were so helpful on our two day stay. Thanks to the receptionist I think was called Kate but she knows who she is.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Harwich International Port

12.7mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)

30.9mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • British
  • Local
  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

From

$53

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