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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • University of Essex
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Flatford Mill
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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.

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

  • In-room 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

More

  • 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

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

  • 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).

Property is also known as

Colchester Holiday Inn Express
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Colchester
Holiday Inn Express Colchester Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Colchester Hotel Dedham
Inn Express Colchester Hotel
Express Colchester By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Colchester
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 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

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Den

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

Excellent service

This was an ‘extra’ overnight stay on our way to a golf tournament at another venue. The receptionist, Charley, was very polite and helpful and apologised for the fact that Hotels.com had not mentioned in my booking that car taking needed to be paid for separately…the only ‘fault’ we could find was that the breakfast only catered for scrambled eggs - no fried or poached options! :-(
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

robert

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
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

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Expedia booked me into the wrong hotel and won't allow me to change my July booking. Fuming!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Almost perfect

Almost perfect only gripe was aircon, not sure it worked at all but was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night with two adults & children aged 11 & 14 Parking was £8 a day which I hadn’t noticed before but given proximity to A12 understand why but would be been nice to poss have barriers and free parking Check in was polite and quick, room and bathroom spotless. We were in room 146 which back onto fields so could not hear motorway, although we did have air con on (which we could not seem to turn down to more than 22, probably just could not work this out) Sofa bed for kids was not comfy for them, maybe this was due to their age/size Breakfast was quick and easy and noticed they did a take away service. Polite friendly staff, clean and good for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yuling

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good but a bit noisy. The food was very nice and our room was clean 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Shek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Black out window curtain is doing a brilliant job, we can sleep comfortably without any interference by the sun light, t
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Seb, Kensworth

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok for the price but bathroom very small - toilet seat could not stay up by itself as mounted too close to the wall. On a good side breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Gill

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

Couldn't fault it!!!

Absolutely excellent. Clean, well appointed, great value for money and the staff were super friendly. Great location. Maximum 20 minutes to Colchester town centre and 30 minutes to Mersea Island
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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