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1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

When you stay at The flag in Colchester, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of University of Essex and Beth Chatto Garden. This upscale hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from High Woods Country Park and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Colchester Visitor Information Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

The flag is a smoke-free property.

  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Uncovered parking
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Grocery/convenience store

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The flag offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Wireless internet access
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 50+ Mbps
  • Thin carpet in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

The flag has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer

Property mobile app recommended for guests

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property mobile app name The Flag Wivenhoe

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • The flag
  • The flag Hotel
  • The flag Colchester
  • The flag Hotel Colchester

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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