Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg

$$$$||View on mapColchester, United KingdomBirchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX|
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg
Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Free WiFi8.4
Value for money8.4
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples34%
Solo11%
Groups4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff8.9
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Free WiFi8.4
Value for money8.4
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples34%
Solo11%
Groups4%

3-star hotel with inclusive Express Start Breakfast and powerful showers near Colchester Zoo

Amenities & Services

Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers three naturally lit meeting rooms that accommodate up to 38 guests. The hotel provides designated accessible parking and facilities for guests with disabilities. A stylish Great Room lounge area serves as a relaxed space for dining and drinks.

Rooms & Comfort

Guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG feature powerful showers and spacious layouts with sofa beds available. Accessible rooms include wet room bathrooms and low-level night lights for navigation. Each room is equipped with a movable TV and a desk with a directable light for work convenience.

Dining & Breakfast

The Express Start Breakfast buffet includes hot and cold options such as sausages, scrambled eggs, and a pancake machine. Gluten-free and non-dairy milk choices are available for guests with dietary needs. Evening meals are served from a limited menu in the hotel restaurant, though guests may explore nearby options.

Business & Family

Business travelers can use three naturally lit meeting rooms, each equipped with AV facilities for presentations. Families benefit from proximity to Colchester Zoo, a 14-minute drive, and Beth Chatto Gardens. The hotel offers family rooms with sofa beds and accessible features for guests with mobility needs.

Location & Parking

Holiday Inn Express Colchester An IHG Hotel is situated just off the A12, providing easy access to Stansted Airport and the town center. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and parking is chargeable at £8 per day via a touchscreen payment system. Nearby attractions include Mercury Theatre and the historic Colchester Castle.

  • Location: Off A12, 14 min from Colchester Zoo
  • Rooms: Spacious rooms with powerful showers and sofa beds
  • Dining: Inclusive Express Start Breakfast with pancake machine
  • Business: Three naturally lit meeting rooms for up to 38 guests
  • Family: Family rooms with sofa beds and accessible wet rooms
  • Nearby: Beth Chatto Gardens, Mercury Theatre
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 6.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Czech, Romanian, Polish
Building
Number of rooms:101
Former name
holiday inn express colchester, an ihg hotel
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Rooms and availability

Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
Standard Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price 44 £
📏 Distance to centre 7.0 km
✈️ Distance to airport 58.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport London Stansted, STN

Location

Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
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Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
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Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
Old Ipswich Road
Gnome Magic Garden
660 m

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg

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FAQ about Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Staying 2.7 km from the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel, guests will find one of the top-rated landmarks, The Munnings Art Museum, whereas Castle House is 2.7 km away.
What is the nearest airport to Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
London Stansted airport lies within 60 km of Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel and is reachable with a 46-minute drive.
Is there free parking in the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel?
Yes, at the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel free private parking is provided on site for free.
Does the inn serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the inn.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does a room at the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel cost?
The prices at the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel start from $60.
What payment methods are accepted in the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel?
At the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel, guests can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel comprise?
The comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel hotel provides such room types as Standard King Room, Standard Twin Room, and Standard Double Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the inn?
Each room at the inn offers complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a roll-in shower.
Does the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Colchester, An Ihg Hotel can speak Czech, Romanian, English, and Polish.
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