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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel, welcomes business and leisure travelers. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast buffet in The Great Room, and enjoy drinks at the bar later. The hotel offers high-speed WiFi and attentive staff for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$1,911
NT$2,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min drive - 10.1 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

  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a business center at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a water dispenser
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 101 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
The price is NT$2,184
NT$2,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 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
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

As of 2025/10/5, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG on 2025/10/12 start from NT$1,911, 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dedham Vale and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. High Woods Country Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 394 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Amenities
Amazing staff, clean, and good breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, staff extremely helpful. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adedapo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a surprising good hotel and placed near enough to town for convenience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tilok Sing

Staffs were very good and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, good shower and good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Good service nice and clean easy to park and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round very good would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good find, 15 mins out of Colchester so cheaper than the other obvious options nearer the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous choice of food for breakfast. Yummy too. Rooms were a good size with comfy beds. Elspeth was a complete angel seemingly appearing out of nowhere when I got stuck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

bhavisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sumeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel, seems new, bedding was clean and fresh. Sizeable bathrooms. Cosy beds. Parking at the property chargeable though @£8 /day. Good English breakfast. Good stay for under £100
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are so comfy, so clean, shower is so spacious, breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Overall a good hotel with nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, beds was comfy and the staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Staff very friendly and helpful.property was quite and room was clean & comfortable. only 2 problems with room. The bathroom door did,nt shut, and the curtains smelled of cigerettes smoke. The dining options excellent, excellent choice for breakfast, well cooked breakfast piping hot. Excellent well presented food in the evening. menu chioce very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Reggie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only thing “negative” about this hotel is the area. Nothing but a petrol station. But staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new so modern and clean, not much around area so travel needed to get everywhere, even though off motorway was quiet backing onto fields Staff very friendly Room was quiet, couldn’t hear people in other rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, very attentive staff, room was very clean and tidy, breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with the room we were given then swapped and had very good service from a member of staff (think his name was eddie). He did everything to make our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely but could do with more tables for it. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Very good service and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025