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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel, welcomes business and leisure travelers. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast buffet in The Great Room, and enjoy drinks at the bar later. The hotel offers high-speed WiFi and attentive staff for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 13 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 11 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Fender - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a bar and a business centre at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Great Room, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and a TV in reception
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 101 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Sofa beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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  • Pet-friendly
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 1,005 reviews
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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)

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
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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)

Property is also known as

Colchester Holiday Inn Express
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Inn Express Colchester Hotel
Express Colchester By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Colchester
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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$119.48, 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 Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dedham Vale and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bridge Cottage and Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum. High Woods Country Park and Green Island Gardens Ardleigh are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adedapo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a surprising good hotel and placed near enough to town for convenience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good find, 15 mins out of Colchester so cheaper than the other obvious options nearer the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round very good would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new so modern and clean, not much around area so travel needed to get everywhere, even though off motorway was quiet backing onto fields Staff very friendly Room was quiet, couldn’t hear people in other rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Very good service and staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying to visit daughter’s family living nearby. Convenient & good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yuling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good but a bit noisy. The food was very nice and our room was clean 👌
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi fi ok Good breakfast Ample parking Convenient location Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff and clean facilities

My experience was good, as always, staff are friendly the hotels facilities are very clean, the buffet breakfast was really good i would definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good overnight hotel

Good stay here again - breakfast was hotter this time which was appreciated. Room comfortable and shower was good. I don't appreciate being charged £8 for parking which was previously free, but overall it's still an OK hotel for a business one-nighter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and room size. Cosy beds. WiFi keeps disconnecting; maybe because the hotel was fully booked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big thank you to the Manager and staff for looking after us whilst we were in the area for my daughters birthday, amazing service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Need to have usb plugs put in rooms and advertise on site that they don't have them. Breakfast nice. Rooms nice. Wasn't happy having to pay £8 for parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for visiting Colchester. Sfaff very friendly and helpful. Good cooked breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great staff great breakfast lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice free parking

The corridor is keycarded so every time the kids wanted to go out to play they had to had a key , so few times they lost it we didn’t know and it caused bit of hell for us then not being able to come up and down freely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Staff & service
Had problem with sink, reported to desk and nothing done for 2 days (we left). Room not serviced, ran out of toilet paper. Front desk not manned, waited over 15 minutes for someone to appear. No one answered the phone, etc. breakfast was good and plenty available. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025