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About the Hotel

116 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1TD
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Close to the historic old town
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Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo and approximately 10 minutes by car from Highwoods Country Park, the 4-star The George Hotel Colchester offers a banquet hall suited for a range of needs. Boasting a location steps away from firstsite Contemporary Art Gallery, this Colchester hotel offers 41 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

The traditional hotel is situated right in the centre of Colchester, only a 6-minute walk from the publicly owned Hollytrees Museum. Aqua Springs is within a few blocks of smoke-free The George and London Stansted airport is 55 km away.

This accommodation is located in close proximity to Colchester Town train station, while The George bus stop is 100 metres away.

Rooms

Some of the individual rooms are equipped with individual climate control and an iron with ironing board, as well as media facilities such as free Wi-Fi. They are furnished with comfortable decor. Guests can also enjoy garden views.

Eat & Drink

The stylish bar is also available. The bar area includes a lounge. Preto, located just near this hotel, serves Brazilian cuisine to satisfy every taste.

Leisure & Business

Thanks to a golf club, guests can stay fit at the property.

Must-do experiences

  • Check out the stunning Colchester Castle and its beautiful gardens.
  • Visit the Firstsite for contemporary art and exciting exhibitions.
  • Taste the famous Colchester oysters at local seafood restaurants.
  • Explore the hidden gem of Hollytrees Museum for local history.
  • Stroll through the Colchester Market for fresh produce and crafts.
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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
Small Double Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
One-Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

116 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1TD
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116 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1TD
Nearby
Museum
Hollytrees Museum
1600 ft
Museum
The Castle Museum
1100 ft
Church Street
Colchester Arts Centre
1800 ft
High Street Cowdrey Crescent
Colchester War Memorial
700 ft
Gallery
firstsite
1400 ft
Town Hall High Street
Colchester Town Hall
800 ft
Church
St Helen's Chapel
500 ft
Church
St. Botolph's Priory
1300 ft
One Castle Park Right in front of the Castle
The Claudius Gateway
1300 ft
High Street
Colchester's Natural History Museum
600 ft
Dutch Quarter Apartments West Stockwell Street
Dutch Quarter
700 ft
Church
Lion Walk United Reformed Church
600 ft
74 High Street
The Minories Galleries
1000 ft
St. Johns Thorrington Road
St. John's Abbey Gate
1500 ft
63 High Street
Xtreme Gaming
400 ft
Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate
Jumbo Water Tower
1400 ft
4-11 Trinity Street
Holy Trinity Church
600 ft
East Stockwell Street
Peake's House
800 ft
11A Eld Lane
The South Lanes
900 ft
Balkerne Passage
Colchester Roman Wall
1200 ft
Restaurants
El Guaca Mexican Grill
100 ft
118 High Street
George Hotel of Colchester Restaurant
200 ft
116 High Street
Love Thy Burger
200 ft
58 High Street
Preto
200 ft
59 High Street
Slug & Lettuce
200 ft
111 High Street
Tysa
100 ft
120 High Street
Parliament Restaurant
200 ft
The Red Lion Hotel High Street
Bill's Colchester
400 ft
135-137 High Street
Mamma Mia Restaurant & Pizzeria
400 ft
5-7 Museum Street
Mirra
500 ft
98 High Street
Maharani Restaurant
400 ft
102 High Street
Getting around
City Centre
Colchester2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
London Stansted Airport (STN)83 min  ·  34.2 mi
London Southend Airport (SEN)101 min  ·  41.8 mi
Train
Colchester Town Railway Station6 min  ·  1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at GBP 12 per day.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP12.50 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Year renovated:
2012
Number of rooms:
41
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