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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Property amenity
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
$83
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5

Explore the area

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Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Zoo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3-star Colchester hotel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Room

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

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 not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yu Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adnan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff at the front desk were professional and the room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast hot food was delicious but the pastries were old and dry.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for money as the hotel is in a handy location on the Ipswich to Colchester road. Excellent for an overnight stay when visiting relatives in the area. Haven’t stayed for a while and was surprised that the ample parking is now chargeable £8/night - unless you sign up to IHG rewards programme.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was hot, fresh and plentiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super breakfast. Friendly staff restaurant/bar on site Friendly staff Easy to get to Lg parking lot Beds and pillows were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing, all so friendly! The breakfast was delicious, we will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was clean, limited wardrobe space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

debbie

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I was given a room where the heating didn’t work and also the phone didn’t work to tell the staff. I felt poorly and this was the last thing I needed particularly when my room was the furthest it could be from the reception. I got moved rooms where not only did the heating not work again but it was on full blast cold so was noisy too. I was too poorly to change rooms again so I put earplugs in and got in bed. When I got up the next morning to leave, the door had been ajar all night because it doesn’t shut properly unless you push it very hard. Great! I told the receptionist Rachel the next day and she was lovely about it and said to get in touch with hotels.com to get a refund. However the hotel are refusing to give any compensation at all. I would give no stars for this hotel stay if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tolu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was as expected. Clean and tidy all through
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great rooms great staff great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this stay was wonderful: check in was quick and friendly, dinner was really tasty, the room was very clean and new, the pillows and bed were comfortable, and the breakfast was fabulous with lots of protein and gluten free options! The only thing of note is that is it not close to town so a car is beneficial as it is a bit of an expensive Uber ride.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms lovely shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saahil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inoke

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good service breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry

The room was clean and tidy but it wasn’t cleaned on our second days stay nor was the Tea,coffee etc replenished Dining room could do with a good clean to remove many Cobwebs hanging from lights and pictures, tables were sticky and unfortunately we were on a floor with very noisy people who can’t shut a door quietly. Apart from that the Breakfast was plentiful and the Bed comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tthe staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble for them. I felt very comfortable and at ease. The room was clean and tidy and well equipped. The best holiday inn l have ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was great value for what we needed. The room is clean, the staff are polite and breakfast is available - with a grab-and-go option. Don't expect more than the basics at this price. If you want more, pay more and go somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025