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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dedham Vale and a few minutes from Colchester Community Stadium
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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 3 days at the hotel,l was so impressed with friendly staff nothing was to much trouble. Rooms were clean and bright a nicely decorated. The complimentary breakfast was excellent so much choice. We had 2 evenings meal at the inn and wasn’t disappointed with any of them. I would recommend this holiday inn express as lm not easily pleased and l certainly was there.5*
My evening meal was good,limited choice but as a couple of pensioners we found something we liked
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikita, Cheadle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beer was cold and breakfast hot! Helpful and friendly, chatty staff. There’s a Waitrose next to the hotel for any bits & bobs you might need during your stay. Breakfast had a fair variety including make-your-own pancakes and lots of breads/pastries. Choice of non-dairy milks including oat and almond. Good overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NeilKenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are clean, breakfast is good and the staff are amazing. Very helpful and thoughtful,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Wahab

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yu Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adnan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff at the front desk were professional and the room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast hot food was delicious but the pastries were old and dry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for money as the hotel is in a handy location on the Ipswich to Colchester road. Excellent for an overnight stay when visiting relatives in the area. Haven’t stayed for a while and was surprised that the ample parking is now chargeable £8/night - unless you sign up to IHG rewards programme.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was hot, fresh and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super breakfast. Friendly staff restaurant/bar on site Friendly staff Easy to get to Lg parking lot Beds and pillows were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing, all so friendly! The breakfast was delicious, we will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was clean, limited wardrobe space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

debbie

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was given a room where the heating didn’t work and also the phone didn’t work to tell the staff. I felt poorly and this was the last thing I needed particularly when my room was the furthest it could be from the reception. I got moved rooms where not only did the heating not work again but it was on full blast cold so was noisy too. I was too poorly to change rooms again so I put earplugs in and got in bed. When I got up the next morning to leave, the door had been ajar all night because it doesn’t shut properly unless you push it very hard. Great! I told the receptionist Rachel the next day and she was lovely about it and said to get in touch with hotels.com to get a refund. However the hotel are refusing to give any compensation at all. I would give no stars for this hotel stay if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tolu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was as expected. Clean and tidy all through
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great rooms great staff great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this stay was wonderful: check in was quick and friendly, dinner was really tasty, the room was very clean and new, the pillows and bed were comfortable, and the breakfast was fabulous with lots of protein and gluten free options! The only thing of note is that is it not close to town so a car is beneficial as it is a bit of an expensive Uber ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms lovely shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saahil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inoke

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

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