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About the Hotel

Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
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Near Dedham Vale
Great
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Positioned within 15 minutes' drive of the Colchester Natural History Museum and 4.8 km from the National Trust, the comfortable Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg provides event rooms and a banquet hall for a variety of uses. The 3-star rural inn serves local dishes prepared in the à la carte restaurant on site.

Location

The hotel enjoys a prime location, 12 km from Colchester Town train station. The Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg offers proximity to natural sights like the Gnome Magic Garden (1.3 km) and the RSPB Flatford Wildlife Garden (4.9 km).

Along with other cultural attractions the publicly owned Hollytrees Museum is nestled around a 20-minute drive from the property.

This Colchester hotel is located 60 km from London Stansted airport and in the vicinity of Birchwood Road bus stop.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms at Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg combine such comforts as ironing equipment and an air conditioner with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also comprise a seating area. Appointed with a writing table, the air-conditioned rooms also offer tea/coffee making equipment. You'll find nice touches like a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with toiletries and towels to enhance your stay.

Eat & Drink

Guests can relax and have a snack in the lounge bar.

Leisure & Business

The Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg has a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities on the premises. Business travellers will also appreciate a meeting room including conference equipment and a photocopy machine.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Colchester Castle for rich history and beautiful grounds.
  • Stroll through Hollytrees Museum for charming local artifacts.
  • Try locally sourced food at the Colchester Farmer's Market, Sundays.
  • Explore the hidden gem of Castle Park for scenic views and wildlife.
  • Enjoy a pint at The Greyhound, a historic pub with great ales.
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room Hot
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

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

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg Location

Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
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Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
Nearby
Old Ipswich Road
Gnome Magic Garden
2200 ft
Getting around
City Centre
Colchester11 min  ·  4.4 mi
Airports
London Stansted (STN)89 min  ·  36.5 mi
London Southend (SEN)107 min  ·  44.2 mi
Train
Colchester Railway Station10 min  ·  4.0 mi
Hythe (Essex) Railway Station11 min  ·  4.2 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 8 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Czech, Romanian, Polish
Number of rooms:
101
Former name
holiday inn express colchester, an ihg hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1246 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.6/10
Location
8.3/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 1912 reviews
8.3/10
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