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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ
  • The Minories Galleries
    11 min walk
  • Xtreme Gaming
    13 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    14 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    55 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 201 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (1000)
The price is $72
per night
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

About the neighborhood

Colchester

In the heart of Colchester, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Colchester Castle Museum and Colchester Castle Park. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Essex and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mercury Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East St Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fridays Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naka Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Museum
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms. 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 daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Tudor Bar/Brasserie - This bar serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Croatian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Tudor Bar/Brasserie

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 623 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 623 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely rooms & very picturesque, but no air conditioning in the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kieron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for a short visit
Friendly staff, quick and easy check-in, room very clean & well looked after. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic and quaint charm
I enjoyed my stay at the Rose And Crown, I couldn’t fault my room, it was very clean, the bed was comfortable and it had all the usual amenities you would expect. The hotel is historically old and has a quaint character about it, so don’t expect it to be spotlessly clean like the modern, characterless hotels. I would recommend the Rose And Crown to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
Love this type of oldies!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and clean and tidy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

HAYLEY

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing, far too much money for a room that is clearly not executive, tiny, shower freezing, not worth the money , no parking despite saying it’s included, stay away from this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Terence

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no evening food available. Breakfast the next morning was £15 and very poor. Staff were courteous but slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mr Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Could do with a revamp decor needs updating windows did not open window and frame was very dirty blind did not work not very good value for the money regards alan neal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped over on my way back to London after a long day. I had to check in very late [1am], but it wasn't an issue at all. Very friendly staff. Room as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night stay
Hotel was clean,staff were friendly but the only food available was breakfast which meant after a 5 hour journey my partner and i had to go and find somewhere to eat . The bar is also only open for a limited time and there's no room service so although a very nice place to stay it does seem like an expensive bed and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

isabel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, was given upgraded room, staff were excellent, very good breakfast, would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable convenient hotel
Great hotel on the edge of town. We parked mid day with no problem and the desk is 24 hours so we left everything in the car and checked in just before midnight with no issue. They'd warned us that there was an event on that night but there was no noise or disruption that we could tell. The bed was the biggest I've seen - very comfortable. The shower was great - good pressure and temperature. The only slight negative was the really creaky floor - but that was probably worse for who ever was underneath us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024