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The George Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout.

Clean, comfortable room. Nice size bathroom with bath as well as shower. Friendly, helpful staff. The location was perfect with easy parking for an enjoyable NYE.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,518 reviews
Price from
£114.50
1 night, 2 adults
Brook Red Lion Hotel, hotel in Colchester

Located in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex.

Breakfast
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
1,322 reviews
Price from
£67.50
1 night, 2 adults
Black Buoy Inn, hotel in Colchester

Located in Wivenhoe and with Freeport Braintree reachable within 34 km, Black Buoy Inn provides a garden, allergy-free rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

The location and the friendly staff
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
262 reviews
Price from
£110
1 night, 2 adults
The Rose and Crown, hotel in Colchester

The Rose and Crown has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Thorpe le Soken. The property is around 49 km from Freeport Braintree, 14 km from Alresford and 21 km from Flatford.

Location good. Bedroom & bathroom very well decorated & very clean. Bed very comfortable. We had dinner & breakfast, both excellent. The staff were very friendly & extremely helpful. We would recommend this hotel to friends & family. This is the second time that we have stayed at this hotel & would do so again.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
695 reviews
Price from
£93.60
1 night, 2 adults
The Victory at Mersea, hotel in Colchester

Boasting a garden and a bar, The Victory at Mersea is set in West Mersea. This property also has a restaurant and a children's playground. Both free WiFi and private parking are accessible at the inn....

Location, quality of service
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
672 reviews
Price from
£110
1 night, 2 adults
The Dog Inn, hotel in Colchester

Set in Halstead and with Hedingham Castle reachable within 6.9 km, The Dog Inn offers a bar, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and barbecue facilities.

The owner was very welcoming and helpful
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
460 reviews
Price from
£90
1 night, 2 adults
The Blue Anchor, hotel in Colchester

Set in Feering and with Freeport Braintree reachable within 13 km, The Blue Anchor offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

It had a very comfortable bed, was clean and the food was great
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
242 reviews
Price from
£89
1 night, 2 adults
The Bell Inn, hotel in Colchester

The Bell Inn is located in Thorpe le Soken. The Inn has a terrace and garden views, free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar (Please check our website for opening...

Lovely Breakfast good quality food and plentiful. Room was nice and very clean and comfortable
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
367 reviews
Price from
£99
1 night, 2 adults
Kings head Inn, hotel in Colchester

Situated in Stutton, 47 km from Hedingham Castle, Kings head Inn features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Lots of character to the old Inn building but modern comfortable decor
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
34 reviews
Price from
£100
1 night, 2 adults
Bull Hotel by Greene King Inns, hotel in Colchester

The Bull has been a coaching inn in the Essex village of Halstead for 500 years. This traditional pub offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, a lively bar and home-cooked food.

Good value for money Comfortable and clean rooms Nice relaxed feel Staff very polite and helpful
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
1,208 reviews
Price from
£70
1 night, 2 adults
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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening, which distinguishes them from country or guest houses.

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  • Avg. price/night: £84.60
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,974 reviews
    Location just off the A12. Ease of free parking. Speedy check-in. Bar prices reasonable. Lovely bar staff. High-quality dinner included in the price. Clean leisure facilities. Family room (refurbished): superb! Lots of little extras.
    Kerry
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £140
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,970 reviews
    Beautiful hotel in centre of city yet quiet with its own grounds. Lovely high class rooms and exceptional food at breakfast and dinner.
    Richard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £84.60
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,974 reviews
    The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. My son and I stayed for one night and had dinner and breakfast in the hotel. The food was very good. We didn't use any other facilities but the room was very clean and comfortable.
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £99
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 313 reviews
    Very friendly, efficient, nice room, good food (both dinner and breakfast), happy to store a bottle in their fridge for us, heating did go on in the morning which started cool (an unreliable summer). Happy to take us for one night on a summer weekend, when others would not.
    Rosemarie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £84.60
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,974 reviews
    Rooms are lovely. Staff were lovely in the bar last night. Great value for money including 3 course dinner with half board.
    Jessica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £140
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,970 reviews
    Served breakfast was good with wide choice. So was dinner
    John
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.10
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,091 reviews
    Good location with an EV charger. Quiet and comfortable. The dinner was decent but breakfast options were limited. Cooked breakfast only really and staff were struggling to keep up with demand.
    DIARMID
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £140
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,970 reviews
    We had driven from North Devon to Colchester, a long journey in the car. Upon arrival we checked in and had sadly missed out on dinner at the hotel because we arrived after the closing time for the restaurant. Being tired and travel weary, it was a total delight to be informed that the hotel had chosen to upgrade our room to a suite. I have never been made to feel so welcome before and the room was perfect.
    Jules
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.10
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 2,091 reviews
    Beds were comfortable, dinners were good so was breakfast, my partner was disappointed, no fried eggs, other than that it was good.
    Dipak
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 984 reviews
    Food was good. Had dinner and breakfast. Staff knowledgeable and experienced. Decor and fixtures and fittings of a good standard . Opposite entrance to long stay car park . Well positioned in city centre. Not over priced.
    valerie
    Young couple

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