Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG | Hotel in Colchester

| 8.1 (1603 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  4 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Colchester Hotel | Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Hotel in Colchester

Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant and bar. Each room with attached bathroom at Colchester Holiday Inn Express features free WiFi, tea/coffee making facilities, powerful showers and work desks. Holiday Inn Express Colchester provides a continental breakfast each morning. Guests can also make use of the ironing room, available in the lounge area. The Holiday Inn is just a 14-minute drive from the award-winning Colchester Zoo, which is rated one of the finest zoos in Europe. Guests can enjoy over 260 species of animals and reptiles, along with 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. The nearest airport is Stansted Airport, 38 mi from the hotel. Parking is now chargeable at £8 per day.

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG is located in Colchester.

This 101 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Pet Friendly, Guest Services, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1603 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Colchester and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
General
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Safe
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Ironing service
  • Express check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.05
Location:
7.84
Staff:
8.74
Facilities:
7.68
Comfort:
7.9
Cleanliness:
7.95
Jacqueline
Jan 1, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Towels, Body soap, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans, Heating

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Emergency cord in bathroom, Toilet with grab rails, Roll-in shower, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Towels, Body soap, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans, Heating

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 19 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Towels, Body soap, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans, Heating

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Sofa bed
Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 19 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Towels, Body soap, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower, Toilet

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Telephone

General

Air conditioning, Smoke Alarm, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Trash cans, Heating

Living Area

Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
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