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About the Hotel

Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
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Near Dedham Vale
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Positioned approximately 10 minutes by car from Castle House and merely 1.3 km from the Gnome Magic Garden, the comfortable Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg provides a banquet hall for a variety of uses. The 3-star rural inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has a xerox and safes.

Location

This smoke-free hotel, located in a prime touristic area of Colchester, is around 10 minutes' walk from Birchwood Road bus stop and about a 20-minute drive from Colchester Town train station. The grade I listed Willy Lott's Cottage is 4.7 km from the Holiday Inn Colchester, and London Stansted airport is 60 km away.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation 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. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with toiletries and towels, are provided in the bathroom.

Eat & Drink

Holiday Inn Express Colchester By Ihg features an à la carte restaurant and a lounge bar. The restaurant serves local cuisine for lunch and dinner.

Leisure & Business

This Colchester hotel offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities. Corporate travellers will benefit from 3 meeting rooms available on site.

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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The hotel 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

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free 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

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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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 Airport (STN)89 min  ·  36.5 mi
London Southend Airport (SEN)107 min  ·  44.2 mi
Train
Colchester Town Railway Station11 min  ·  4.5 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
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
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