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$53Birchwood Road, Colchester, CO7 6HX, United Kingdom
900 reviews
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Restaurant
Business center
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
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
28miLondon Stansted Airport
31.1miLondon City Airport
49.1miNorwich International Airport
52.5miLuton Airport
56.8miRestaurant
Business center
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
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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.
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.
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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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900 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
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.
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
Attractions
Harwich International Port
12.7miLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
30.9miAttractions
Harwich International Port
12.7miLondon Stansted Airport (STN)
30.9miAirports
London Southend Airport
28miLondon Stansted Airport
31.1miLondon City Airport
49.1miNorwich International Airport
52.5miLuton Airport
56.8miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Business center
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Telephone
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 8 per day.
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+1-833-728-2041Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
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