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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Museum
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)
Restaurant
Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
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About the area

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min walk
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive
  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East St Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fridays Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naka Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel near Colchester Castle Park
Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
  • Wedding services, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Croatian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Tudor Bar/Brasserie

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

As of 31 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on 2 Jan 2025 start from AU$105.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Town Hall and firstsite. Colchester Castle Park and Mercury Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hythe Station is 14 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 636 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 636 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, old rustic so much history
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night visiting family, a clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After booking a room with a shower over bath in error (my fault, partner visually impaired at the minute) staff were very helpfull in relocating us in a room with a walk in shower. Very pleased with the new room and breakfast next morning was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manish, Nuneaton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon, Indian Land

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a lovely old building and seems clean and comfortable. Staff helpful. I have no complaints about hotel itself. But the shower was hard to adjust and I nearly got scalded. Also hard to get into if you are older (as I am.) It's in a tub with high sides and no decent grab handles. (Also one tiny piece of soap to be shared between wash basin and shower! Is there soap rationing?)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John, Litcham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed and breakfast. No other meals offered, but this is reflected in the reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa, Stephenville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quaint hotel- staff are excellent. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suminda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick break to see family
Lovely room, nice welcome thank uou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, including lots of space, a bathroom with bath and shower and his and hers wash basins. and a comfortable fourposter bed. The bar closes quite ealry (about 10pm when I was there) and there was no restaurant/food service in the evening. The breakfast was excellent. The area can be a bit noisy with traffic and a railway level crossing nearby but, to be honest, this wasn't noticeable when sleeping The TV was a bit dated and the remote control probably needs replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Recent business trip
Clean room and mattress felt not very new. No dinner available so wasnt particularly clear when rushing to book a hotel for business trip Instant coffee only available and no real coffee for breakfast which was disappointing and sent a poached egg back as was over cooked but corrected swiftly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint looking pub although quiet. Room was generous for space and free parking with a straight forward walk into the centre of Colchester
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan-Marc

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely but our room was right next to the main road and it got busy first thing in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024