Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

Parking available

24/7 front desk

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
5 min drive
KFC - Ardleigh
2 min drive
Manningtree Station
11 min drive
London (STN-Stansted)
60 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

19 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Pet-friendly

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

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

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out.

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Great Room
Self parking available for a fee
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Just a 3-minute drive from Dedham Vale and a few minutes from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum

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, an IHG Hotel also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and express check-out. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Languages

Czech, English, Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available weekdays 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar

Restaurants on site

The Great Room

Family friendly

Free cots/infant beds
Sofa bed

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage

Business services

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Sofa bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

26-inch flat-screen TV
TV channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free newspapers
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

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)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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).

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Frances

16 Sept 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

10 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mez

Travelled with family

7 Sept 2024

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

I Loved the property as a whole, and the great price compared to other hotels in the area. I didn't like the Sofa Bed, the mattess was too thin, and had to.ise towels so kids are not hurt. Service wasn't great, no concierge staff, they are always in the back or doing 6 other jobs, not enough staff to serve the cusromers needs. One concierge was serving drinks at the bar next to the desk, while also being a concierge. Absolutely crazy, felt sorry for the staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

4 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kate, Ashford Kent

Travelled with group

1 Sept 2024

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

Fine for the price, stinks of human effluent out in the car park but has aircon so dont need windows open.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with partner

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Breakfast was good, staff friendly and helpful. Building is a little dated, outside smoking area is basic and could be spruced up. Dusty lamps could do with a clean

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family

30 Aug 2024

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

Nice hotel, and couldn't hear busy main A12 inside the hotel. Breakfast was always enough & plwnty of choices.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Business traveller

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with partner

29 Aug 2024

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

Hotel facilities were great, nice breakfast and staff were very helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Overall great value for money however booked for 2 adults and 2 children only 3 towels in the room and 2 cups so had to ask for more. Also remote wasn’t working and wasn’t given a replacement even though raised issue to reception. Not great when travelling with 2 kids. Sofabed not comfy. Main bed very comfy & breakfast delicious.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jaimi

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Hotel itself was fab, clean. Breakfast good but during busy times the lay out means it takes a while. Kids sofa bed not the comfiest but for the price… Need a car to get about as nothing in walking distance

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

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

Holiday Inn Express Colchester

Average hotel lodge style much the same as all others chaotic breakfast nothing special just ok staff were very helpful when needed

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

24 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

24 Aug 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nurali

23 Aug 2024

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

The breakfast was good. In the toilet there was no soap in the dispenser. We got bored in the room because the reception of tv was very very bad.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

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

Holiday inn Express

It’s ok a basic lodge type hotel there for a purpose nothing special just average

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

23 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

23 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Naveen

23 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nik

Business traveller

23 Aug 2024

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

The hotel is currently having some renovation work done to it and i was lucky enough to have an excellent newly refurbished room with air conditioning that was an absolute godsend on a day that topped over 30oC However, there was no wifi available and my phone signal wasn't the greatest, so it meant working on my laptop a slow process. I'm sure that in time, the wifi will be sorted out once all the refurbishment work has been carried out.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024