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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Park

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Located near Colchester Town Hall, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel welcomes travelers with a cozy bar and practical business center. Guests enjoy WiFi, free self-parking, and staff whose helpfulness consistently impresses previous visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Showing 19 of 19 rooms

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • 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)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel near Colchester Castle Park
Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a banquet hall
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$160.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum. Colchester Town Hall and firstsite are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hythe Station is 14 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 17 minutes.

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