Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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July 2025

August 2025

Experience a serene retreat with a separate shower area, a comfortable bed, and a convenient desk space.

Conference room with a long table and chairs, whiteboard, and carpeted floor.

Enjoy a convenient breakfast at our self-service area, featuring a bread station, coffee machine, toaster, and refrigerator.

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express, featuring a classic entrance with columns and potted plants.

Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautifully tiled floor.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
24/7 front desk
Bar
Housekeeping

Explore the area

Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

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

Room options

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

Excellent

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Very good

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Excellent

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Exceptional

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

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Welcome to this charming hotel, surrounded by mature trees and a beautifully manicured lawn.

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Pet-friendly

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

Enjoy a diverse spread of breakfast options at our buffet.

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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 a front-desk safe, a business center, and meeting rooms
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 express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. 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

English, Lithuanian, Romanian, 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
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

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

1 building
2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Heather

24 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Travelled with family

22 Apr 2025

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

Good location and room size. Cosy beds. WiFi keeps disconnecting; maybe because the hotel was fully booked.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children

21 Apr 2025

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

Great stay great staff great breakfast just a shame about paying to park

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner

21 Apr 2025

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

Good easy access plenty of good breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rumbidzayi

Travelled with family and small children

18 Apr 2025

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

I liked everything about this hotel very clean and we got 2 double beds and it was clean

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner

17 Apr 2025

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

Really good value for money. Nice hotel for a chain hotel. Friendly staff and clean room.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

15 Apr 2025

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

Breakfast was lovely with a great selection. There were also a selection of pillows on the bed, items at reception if you had forgotten things. Clean and presentable.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

13 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

13 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family

13 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RETURN

Business traveller

7 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller

19 Mar 2025

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

Good overnight hotel

Good stay here again - breakfast was hotter this time which was appreciated. Room comfortable and shower was good. I don't appreciate being charged £8 for parking which was previously free, but overall it's still an OK hotel for a business one-nighter.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Travelled with family

16 Mar 2025

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

Very friendly and welcoming

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

10 Mar 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

7 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

keisha

26 Feb 2025

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

Friendly staff and clean facilities

My experience was good, as always, staff are friendly the hotels facilities are very clean, the buffet breakfast was really good i would definitely be staying there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

20 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Business traveller

19 Feb 2025

Food option were limited and no good quality. Issue with heating in room. When you put your door card in holder lights and TV come on but heating goes off. Take door card out lights go off heating comes on. Also shower and tap temperatures not hot.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

17 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

9 Feb 2025

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

We were upgraded to a beautiful room when we arrived. We were suposed to stay in another hotel and they moved us here the night before. We had a lovely relaxed stay and the breakfast was very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025