Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Parking available
24/7 front desk
Bar
Breakfast included
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

Colchester Castle Park
‪9 min drive‬
University of Essex
‪10 min drive‬
Flatford Mill
‪11 min drive‬
London (STN-Stansted)
‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

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 (with Free Hot Breakfast)

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

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 by IHG 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 by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dedham Vale. 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 by IHG 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 by IHG 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 transport

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

Free cot
In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

Business centre
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
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

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

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 at the property.

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 by IHG 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

8/10 Good

Mark

14 Dec 2024

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

Beware of the ridiculous parking charges

The hotel itself is very good, the staff were very friendly and helpful and as it was Xmas they gave us a hand written Christmas card and there was complimentary mulled wine in the bar. What we were not aware of was the parking charges!!!! If you are NOT a IHG member then the parking was £16 for an overnight stay. It was only when I checked in and was told it was free for members. By this point I had already paid it. I am a IHG member which I had forgot about but the hotel couldn’t refund me on the parking so they kindly gave me a credit ti use in the bar.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Travelled with family

12 Dec 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

It is out of date and run down the sofa beds are not even fit for the bin should be burnt the rooms are not cleaned properly and the aircon is very loud

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

12 Dec 2024

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

Surprising Stay!

Reception was amazing, room and shower was great and the breakfast was fab too. For a very reasonable price this was a quality hotel. A shame about the price of parking though.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller

9 Dec 2024

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

Good Business Stay

Good stay again. Nice staff, room has everything you need. Breakfast could be improved - not hot enough and the orange juice is not good quality. Overall it's a great hotel for a business stay though and I will use it again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

6 Dec 2024

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

Excellent service from Charley and Satheesh. Only let down was there were no sports channels.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with partner

2 Dec 2024

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

Ideally located for visiting Colchester. Sfaff very friendly and helpful. Good cooked breakfast.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Travelled with partner

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Varmeet

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family

26 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but could be better.

On the whole, a nice hotel. Fantastic staff, always helpful. There were a few issues that let the hotel down. Carpet on ground floor corridor to rooms was loose and tended to bunch up. This would be a trip hazard to those not steady on their feet. The carpet in our room (63) was stained in a number of places, and was looking tired. The door to our room did not close due to rubbing on the carpet. The door to the toilet made a tremendous squeel when shutting and opening. There were stains on the door and wall around the hinges and wall where staff had tried (lazily) to fix the noise. The noise is due to the hinges being stressed and no amount of lubricant will help. Other than these few points, our stay was very good. Disappointed that the lighting was not using led's.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

24 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

23 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was very good location for what we needed. Parking was good but no lights were working in the carport Did not feel safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

23 Nov 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

17 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

16 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

14 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

10 Nov 2024

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

Great stay a Holiday Inn express Colchester

The hotel was clean and very welcoming. The staff were ALL excellent. Very quick to help and have laugh with you. Our room was very spacious, clean and extremely comfortable. Despite being next to the A12 the hotel is very quiet and relaxing. We look forward to our next stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SAINTY96

10 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bobby

Travelled with partner

10 Nov 2024

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

Was really really nice, we only stayed 1 night. Only thing I would say is the mattress is very firm.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Eva

Travelled with family

9 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average hotel, parking is £8 per day.

The hotel was clean and staff was friendly. We had a family room and a sofa bed. The sofa bed was very average and not comfortable to sleep on it. We were Very disappointed to find out that parking was charged for £8 per day. This was not advertised when we booked and there was literally no other place to park by the hotel. The hotel is by the motorway so there is no option for street parking

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charmaine

7 Nov 2024

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

Holiday Inn Express

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

6 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family

6 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Having to pay for parking, no lighting in parking area, lift out of order and very uncomfortable sofa bed

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family

4 Nov 2024

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

Wi fi ok Good breakfast Ample parking Convenient location Quiet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

PETER

Travelled with partner

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hello The room was spacious and comfortable. My wife particularly appreciated the glutten free selection available at breakfast. The hotel was well cited for exploring the local attractions. The room was not visited by the cleaners on one morning so we had to take some time out to get the waste bin emptied and replacement tea and milk. Overall thou' a pleasant stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024