Best Western the Rose and Crown Colchester
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Best Western the Rose and Crown Colchester
East St, Colchester, Essex CO1 2TZ, United Kingdom
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Amenities
ParkingFree
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Restaurant
Business Center
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Wedding Service
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Property Description
The oldest Hotel in Englands oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel. Nine executive rooms featuring flat screen LCD televisions, air-conditioning, laptop charging safes and premium quality fixtures and furnishings. Alternatively, choose from the historic oak beamed rooms in the original house, or the more contemporary rooms in the main building. All rooms have an entertainment system and either Wi-Fi or Internet data port. The Oak room restaurant has been recently refurbished and offers a contemporary setting and great casual dining, a favorite with the locals and guests alike. Have a pre-dinner drink in either the hotel lounge or enjoy the Tudor Bar/Brasserie with its more traditional foods and ales. The hotel is within walking distance of Colchester Town centre (15 minutes) and accessible to all the historic sights of East Anglia.
The Best Western Rose Crown in Colchester was awarded Best Small Hotel in Essex.
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8.2/10
Very GoodSuperb room service and location
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Surroundings
Airport: London Southend Airport
(66.4 km)
Train: Colchester Town
(1.5 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
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8
Standard Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Toothbrushes
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6
Executive Twin Room
2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Towels
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2
Superior Family Room
1 Double bed and 1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Coffee maker/teapot
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5
Superior Four Poster Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Coffee maker/teapot
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5
Superior Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Toothbrushes
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4
Standard Single Room
1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Toothbrushes
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4
Executive Double Room
1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Toothbrushes
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6
Superior Twin Room
2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Toothbrushes
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5
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Toothbrushes
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5
Standard Family Room
1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
TV
Electric fan
Towels
Toothbrushes
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Guest Reviews
8.2/10
Very Good
107 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.2
- Amenities8.1
- Location8.2
- Service8.2
Average for similar properties in Colchester
AI Summary
Conveniently located near the city center, the hotel offers modern amenities and historic charm. Guests appreciate the friendly staff, delicious breakfast options, and excellent parking facilities.
Thomas
April 4, 2025
Note from my engineer - This hotel was great, it offered large parking which was spacious enough for a large van and the rooms were extremely clean.
Jepson
July 20, 2025
Superb room service and location
Yahya
September 24, 2024
Great housekeeping
Anonymous User
November 18, 2022
Location is quite easy to find. Very friendly and polite staffs.
Christopher Alvin
February 8, 2024
See previous review.
Guest User
December 12, 2024
Very convenient
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Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Parking
Free
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Restaurant
Business Center
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Restaurant
Multi-Function Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Parking
Free
Business Services
Multi-Function Room
Wedding Service
Fax/Copying Service
Additional charge
Business Center
Front Desk Services
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In and Check-Out
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Hungarian
Romanian
French
Polish
Croatian
Latvian
Portuguese
Russian
German
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Safety & Security
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeWestern
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of £100.00 (approx. NZD 224.22) is charged.
Deposit Payment MethodsThis property accepts credit cards
Deposit RefundThe deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
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Property Description
- Renovated: 2005
- Number of Rooms: 39
The oldest Hotel in Englands oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel. Nine executive rooms featuring flat screen LCD televisions, air-conditioning, laptop charging safes and premium quality fixtures and furnishings. Alternatively, choose from the historic oak beamed rooms in the original house, or the more contemporary rooms in the main building. All rooms have an entertainment system and either Wi-Fi or Internet data port. The Oak room restaurant has been recently refurbished and offers a contemporary setting and great casual dining, a favorite with the locals and guests alike. Have a pre-dinner drink in either the hotel lounge or enjoy the Tudor Bar/Brasserie with its more traditional foods and ales. The hotel is within walking distance of Colchester Town centre (15 minutes) and accessible to all the historic sights of East Anglia.
The Best Western Rose Crown in Colchester was awarded Best Small Hotel in Essex.