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Holiday Inn Express Colchester

Colchester · United Kingdom

Birchwood RoadView location

8.2/10Excellent1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Holiday Inn Express Colchester

A rural hotel near Colchester with free parking, free Wi-Fi and breakfast includedThe Holiday Inn Express® Colchester hotel is just off the A12, six miles from the town centre and 15 minutes' drive from Colchester station. Direct trains to London Liverpool Street take an hour.

Stansted Airport (STN) is a 45-minute drive away. You can drive to the seaside villages of Clacton-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea in half an hour.

Take the family to spot giraffes and elephants at Colchester Zoo, 15 minutes' drive from the hotel, or to admire the Roman ruins in Colchester town centre, six miles away.

If retail therapy is more your style, you can browse the high-street stores at the town's outdoor Culver Square shopping centre. You can hold a meeting or an event for up to 38 guests in the hotel's three naturally lit meeting rooms.

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Wi-Fi is free, and you can take care of copying and printing in the business centre. If you're set for a long day, a working lunch can be provided to help you stay productive.

To start the day, tuck into the inclusive Express Start Breakfast buffet, featuring bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, baked beans and pastries. If you're feeling peckish, you can settle into the cosy leather chairs in the stylish Great Room lounge for a light meal.

The bar is open until 1am, and you can enjoy a drink on the patio in good weather.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dedham Vale and Colchester Community Stadium. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bridge Cottage.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 1:30 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Self parking fee: GBP 8 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Lithuanian

    English

    Romanian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Dedham Vale 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Bridge Cottage 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
High Woods Country Park 5 km / 3.1 mi
Colchester Community Stadium 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Green Island Gardens Ardleigh 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Hollytrees Museum 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Colchester Visitor Information Centre 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Tenpin Bowling Colchester 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
The Minories Galleries 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Colchester Leisure World 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Colchester Castle Park 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Xtreme Gaming 8 km / 4.9 mi
Colchester Natural History Museum 8 km / 5 mi
Colchester Castle Museum 8 km / 5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 101
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Double rooms: 11
  • hotel
  • Bus/Train station
  • Airport
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-out
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  • Wi-fi
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Meeting room
  • Printer
  • Business centre
  • Fax
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • GolfExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6-1

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Room code: ROO.H6

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.ST
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    Non-smoking room
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    5 m²
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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
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    Double bed 131-150 width
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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²ROO.ST
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    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
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    1
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    Room STANDARD

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    Room size
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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
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    1
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • Accessible • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.H6
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible

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    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²TWN.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
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    1
    Room type
    TWIN
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • Room WITH DOUBLE BEDRoom • WITH DOUBLE BEDROO.DB-1

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: ROO.DB-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Holiday Inn Express Colchester

8.2
Excellent
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2026
David
Stay was lovely.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2026
David
Well priced conveniently positioned hotel,everything that you would expect and more,breakfast was very good, and plentiful,the dining area was unnecessarily cool, almost cold,at breakfast,I am sure it could easily be adjusted.i will have no hesitation in returning.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Alf
We stayed at the Hotel for three nights and found everthing perfect for our visit.The staff were very helpful the room was comfortable and clean and the vbreakfast was exellant.It all helped to make our weekend perfect.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
PAUL
The staff were very friend
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2026
Howard
While the room did have air conditioning, it made enough noise to raise the hounds of hell, while the air produced was tho cooler than tepid and had the force of an asthmatic mouse with one lung blowing through the straw!
Parking for the night cost just under £10
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
David
Hotel ideally situated just off the A12. But there is no road noise that disturbed our sleep.
Room was nice and clean well stocked with tea and coffee, soap, shampoo, hairdryer and iron.
Breakfast was very good and kept us topped up for most of the day.
Although we didn't eat in the hotel, the menu had enough variety and was decently priced.
Bar had a decent selection of alcoholic beverages, and not too badly priced.
My only complaint would be that the towels in our room were a bit threadbare.
Overall a nice stay and would use the hotel again if we are in the area.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Caitlyn
Staff very friendly, one of the most comfortable hotel beds I’ve stayed on. Breakfast range was very good and overall a lovely stay
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Joseph
It was supposed to be a family room we had one standard double bed one very small sofa bed like a single bed the room was very dusty. My wife didn’t stop sneezing all night. My son had to sleep in the bed with us. We didn’t have any room when I told staff there was an interesting helping us in
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Rosie
We stopped one night on route to pick up our new pup. The location was very convenient, property was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The aircon was an absolute blessing in the heatwave too!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Susan
When we arrived l found a plastic bottle, pen, 2 bits of a broken plastic toy and a tablet ( medication) under my bed. The hotel was very busy, understaffed and cash could not be used and there was only one card paying machine. When guests were booking in we had to wait for ages to get a drink at the bar. At breakfast the food ran out, no milk and waitress told us we should have sat somewhere else as the only free table that we took had not been cleared.When we queried things we were told that it was because the hotel was very busy. That should have been a good thing. Our group was 14 guests. When we vacated this morning the lift did not work. I am a very fit 75 year old but quite a challenge using the stairs with a suitcase.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Elaine
Booked this last minute, hotel itself and room were great. The main gripe I had was how scandalous it is to charge almost £10 for parking per day on top of the room fee- it’s off a busy A road, it’s not in a town centre. Will make sure to read the fine print beforehand, wouldn’t book again on this basis.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
William
The girl on reception who checked me in was great.

What wasn’t great was people smoking at the entrance in full view of the no smoking signs. Cigarette butts everywhere.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2026
Michelle
The room I booked wasn’t the room allocated to me. Carpets in corridors are dirty and a trip hazard. Carpet in room was also filthy.
This was the hottest day of the year so to be told the air con wasn’t functioning well and be given a fan wasn’t ideal.
Staff great and breakfast excellent.
Car parking of £10 per day puts me off returning amongst other things.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Alison
My room and sheets and towels were spotless, check in and out was very easy and it was lovely to have air con during the heatwave!
Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2026
Chris
Good location but £8 to park overnight. Breakfast very good but a bit slow to replenish dishes, overall very good value.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Kewal
Room could have been more clean, spider web around curtain doesn't look good anywhere. No complaints otherwise.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Nigel
Easy to find off the A12 behind the petrol station with good (paid) parking. Check-in was easy and staff helpful, Very clean room, nice selection of firm or soft pillows, TV average size with a sofa to allow us to sit and watch before bed. Shower very good and nice Dove shampoo and wash. Air conditioning needed in the mini-heatwave but the room also had a small fan to help cool the room down and move some air around. Nice selection of hot and cold items for breakfast and also a good option for an evening meal without having to search the area (evening meals after 6pm).
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2026
Alice
I had a good stay, however, I waited 50 minutes for my dinner to arrive
Self
4/10
Poor
18 Jun 2026
Jo
Close proximity to the international centre but I wouldn't choose to stay here again. The breakfast was terrible. On top of that a member of staff assumed my family and another family who were sitting tables apart were related as we had the same skin colour. She had a confused look on her face until I explained that we were not together.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Van
Great place to stay overnight on the way to our holiday destination, we re ommend it. We couldn't fault it, everything was superb.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Neil
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10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2026
Laurence
Charley was excellent
I had made a mistake with my booking
Charley sorted it out


Truly great service
4/10
Poor
08 Jun 2026
Saahil
Carpet in the hall way was all lifted and was a trip hazard. You have to pay for parking which you would expect in a city centre hotel but not one just off a dual carriageway. I was staying for work, no mobile network and the WiFi didn’t work so I couldn’t do any work.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
John
Keep doing what your all doing but remember always with a SMILE 😊
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Elizabeth
Was great place for us to meet up with the family..staff were heloful & friendly, loved the extra large shower soace & having the 24 hour bar was a bonus!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Geoff
An excellent place to stay. The staff were very helpful and the breakfast more than adequate
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Noreen
It has a warm and friendly atmosphere, with visible staff @ the front desk, hallway and kitchen. The room is clean and well-stocked.
We also love the breakfast buffet.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Jack William
Wes re a couple and stayed for one night only as we had a course in Colchester the next day. Pleasant stay, breakfast very well served, staff helpful, location very convenient. We had an accessible room just noticed the shower curtains a bit dirty but all the rest was in perfect condition. Car park is paid for 8£ per night.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Gursevak Singh Rajinder
Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The staff were not very polite or helpful. During our stay, the weather was extremely hot and the air conditioning was not working. We called reception and asked if someone could take a look. A receptionist came to our room, but her attitude was rude and unprofessional, and the issue was not resolved. Overall, the lack of customer service and support made our stay uncomfortable.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Laurence
Lovely helpful staff.
4/10
Poor
29 May 2026
Gemma
Specifically booked this hotel because of the heat and the website stating air conditioning in every room. Air conditioning did not work, reported to front desk but they said they couldn't do anything and it was probably because everyone had it on. 26° inside, really bad nights sleep. Don't advertise something you aren't going to make adequate provision for.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2026
Jeff
I've stayed here before multiple times. I would say this was the best stay I've had at the hotel. The breakfast was nice and hot and the quality of the ingredients seemed to be better. The room was spacious and the greeting at reception was professional and courteous. My only whinge is that I do hate paying for parking separately when I'm staying in a hotel. It should be part of the deal in my opinion. But this is a good place to stay on a business one-nighter.
Self
4/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Luke
I chose this Holiday Inn Express for three very specific reasons, especially since we were travelling to Colchester on a very hot 32°C day and unfortunately, the hotel failed us on all three.

1) Air Conditioning
One of the main reasons we booked this hotel was because it advertised air‑conditioned rooms. When we arrived, the room was set to 23.5°C and we were unable to adjust it. We went to reception and were told the entire hotel was locked to that temperature. Their solution was to hand us a small, ineffective fan. I’m travelling with a toddler and I’m heavily pregnant a cool room wasn’t a luxury, it was a necessity. Instead, the room was uncomfortably hot and made the stay miserable.

2) EV Charging Point
We also chose this hotel because it listed an on‑site EV charger. After driving nearly 200 miles, we urgently needed to charge the car. When we arrived, the charger was out of order. No warning, no alternative, nothing. Another major disappointment.

3) Restaurant & Kids Eat Free
Holiday Inn hotels are known for having decent restaurants and the “kids eat free” offer. When we arrived at 5pm with a hungry toddler, we discovered: The restaurant doesn’t serve food until 6–9pm. The “kids eat free” offer does not apply to Holiday Inn Express locations — something only found in the fine print.
Again, another expectation completely unmet.

Positives:
The room was clean and breakfast was good. But when you’re overheated and uncomfortable, it overshadows everything
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Karen
Our stay was lovely, staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was large and the bed very comfortable. Evening, meal menu was ok but breakfast was excellent with so much choice , no rush we loved it.






Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Sheila
Very nice and breakfast was very good.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 May 2026
Wayne
There was significant corrosion/limescal on the tap which was also leaking.

A towel had dried blood stain (red)

Staff great.

Breakfast was low on supplies and restocking on quite a few items but food tasted great.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2026
Lynsey
Really good breakfast. Convenient location but road noise. Room was let down by really bad drain smell
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2026
Simon
Very clean and comfortable room, good standard and condition of furnishings. Great shower with quality Dove products provided. Staff were relaxed and friendly. Very good breakfast, lots of choice, (however I thought the coffee wasn't pleasant). Adequate parking (although it's charged at £8\24h).
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
PAUL
Our stay at this holiday inn in Colchester was excellent from the room to the breakfast will definitely stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Mifftahul
Great service
6/10
Pleasant
03 Apr 2026
Mark
Breakfast good. Bar seating area dirty.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2026
Steve
Nice hotel and location just of A12 so easy for onward travel. Nice rooms clean and comfortable and a reasonable selection of evening food. The Breakfast is good too. I’ll certainly be staying there again next time around and would definitely recommend.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Neil
Friendly and helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
Loraine
Great hotel and helpful staff
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2026
salemah
Everything was good
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Stephen
Clean room, very helpful staff
Partner
2/10
Poor
23 Feb 2026
peter
my room was freezing the hotel said to contact expedia for a refund i tried and still no response
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Laurence
Room, Staff, the stay, amenities, just the whole thing, excellent
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2026
Paul
Accommodation, staff and breakfast was great. £8+ to park per night was a bit steep!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Carole
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*
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Nikita
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
NeilKenneth
👍
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2026
Holl
The rooms are clean, breakfast is good and the staff are amazing. Very helpful and thoughtful,
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Yu Hang
clean
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Adnan
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.
Business
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Pietro
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
Stuart
Food was hot, fresh and plentiful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2025
Darla
Super breakfast. Friendly staff
restaurant/bar on site
Friendly staff
Easy to get to
Lg parking lot
Beds and pillows were comfy
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Dec 2025
Albert
Nice place
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2025
Gemma
The staff were amazing, all so friendly! The breakfast was delicious, we will definitely return!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Patricia
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was clean, limited wardrobe space.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
20 Dec 2025
debbie
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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Victor
Staff was excellent.
Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2025
Tolu
Facility was as expected. Clean and tidy all through
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Natalie
Great Rooms
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Mukesh
Very friendly staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2025
James
Great rooms great staff great breakfast
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Carmen
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.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2025
Jessica
Clean rooms lovely shower
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Inoke
Really good service breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Nov 2025
Barry
The room was clean and tidy but it wasn’t cleaned on our second days stay nor was the Tea,coffee etc replenished
Dining room could do with a good clean to remove many Cobwebs hanging from lights and pictures, tables were sticky and unfortunately we were on a floor with very noisy people who can’t shut a door quietly. Apart from that the Breakfast was plentiful and the Bed comfortable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Michael
Tthe staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I felt very comfortable and at ease. The room was clean and tidy and well equipped. The best holiday inn l have ever stayed in.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Chandan
All very good
Business
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2025
Anna
The hotel was great value for what we needed. The room is clean, the staff are polite and breakfast is available - with a grab-and-go option.

Don't expect more than the basics at this price. If you want more, pay more and go somewhere else.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2025
Jill
Yes everything food not to bad
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2025
Abdus Samad
Good Service and nice hotel.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2025
Robert
Nice stay. View from window is camper van and dumped bed mattress in car park.. you should not charge people to park. Bribing woth joining the ihg club.
Staff nice. Room comfortable. Breakfast excellent
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
David
Great variety of breakfast, rooms very clean and overall a nice comfy modern hotel
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Nov 2025
Penelope Caroline
Room very clean and bed comfortable, welcoming staff and a good breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2025
Peter
Good overal especially for the rate!
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Oct 2025
Christopher

A lovely experience overall

Staff very welcoming. Room overall was well equipped. Sofa bed a bit worn and toilet seat loose. A heated towel rail would have been nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Sachin
Breakfast was very good and had variety of options. Staff was welcoming and service was amazing.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
17 Oct 2025
Peter
Rooms were clean, a few concerns was the lack / non existent of hooks in the bathroom to hang the basic things bath towels hand towels after use.
Main bedroom lack / non existent draws to put items of clothing.
Although it is classified as an Express venue surely it should have the basics if people are staying for more than 2 nights
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2025
Jason
Rooms nice and stylish. Bed was comfy, good pillows.
Only gave it a three as the sound proofing from the windows is non existent. Even at night you would struggle without ear plugs or white noise
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2025
Yolanda
The room was clean, service excellent, could park right outside the door.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Oct 2025
Richard
Bed was a bit soft like a water bed but not unconfortable
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2025
Janet
The first room we were offered had a bathroom door which didn't shut, so we were offered another. Rooms are comfy but basic. Air-conditioning/heating was extremely noisy. No heating or heated towel rail in the bathroom.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Food at breakfast was good, but plates were cold, so the food didn't stay hot. We ate twice in the evenings and the food was reasonably good, standard pub food.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2025
paul
£16 to park at an out-of-town hotel, next to the motorway is just shameless.
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2025
Margret
Every thing was working except the phone in the room, the staff was very helpful and nice. My body wasn’t adjusted to the time and I missed a few breakfast and I ask one of the worker she allowed me to still get some of what was left, I had to take my meds so I was very grateful she didn’t tell me, but I wish all the staff was like her.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Lesley
All Staff very friendly and helpful.property was quite and room was clean & comfortable. only 2 problems with room. The bathroom door did,nt shut, and the curtains smelled of cigerettes smoke.
The dining options excellent, excellent choice for breakfast, well cooked breakfast piping hot. Excellent well presented food in the evening. menu chioce very good.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Bex
Very clean room, staff extremely helpful. Great breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Karen
Fabulous choice of food for breakfast. Yummy too.
Rooms were a good size with comfy beds.
Elspeth was a complete angel seemingly appearing out of nowhere when I got stuck.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Roy
All round very good would recommend
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
sumeet
Nice Hotel, seems new, bedding was clean and fresh. Sizeable bathrooms. Cosy beds. Parking at the property chargeable though @£8 /day. Good English breakfast. Good stay for under £100
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2025
Chris
Excellent
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Boyd

Good find for business trip

Friendly welcome, late arrival.
Quiet hotel, comfortable and large rooms.
Strong shower
Good breakfast.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Rosemary

IHG Colchester

Really good staff and facilities. Would love a fridge in my room though.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Tahir
Hotel is very nice, clean and quiet. It felt more like a 4 star hotel.
Business
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Tilok Sing
Staffs were very good and polite.
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
Tabassum
Staff are pleasant, particularly the weekend staff are warm and welcoming. Comfortable room
Thank you for a pleasant stay
Self

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