See all properties

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
$68
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Explore the area

View in a map
Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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
(15 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Similar properties

Exterior
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 1,001 reviews
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

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
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
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

Colchester Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Colchester
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Colchester
Holiday Inn Express Colchester Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Colchester Hotel Dedham
Inn Express Colchester Hotel
Express Colchester By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Colchester
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Colchester an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Colchester
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Hotel Colchester

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

IAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No mushrooms with breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great room, very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adedapo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very welcoming and friendly, even though they were so busy but they have continued to provide a professional service. The burger meal was my highlight of the evening. Thanks again till next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly quiet considering its just off the motorway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bhavisha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with family
Good service nice and clean easy to park and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ranbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel, could be better if they improve their internet/wifi which was hardly functional during my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The window, curtains and headboards were dusty. Some lights in the room were missing or broken. Hotel staff were friendly and assisted with the cleaning of the areas highlighted. The hotel is located near the motorway and a shell service station which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new so modern and clean, not much around area so travel needed to get everywhere, even though off motorway was quiet backing onto fields Staff very friendly Room was quiet, couldn’t hear people in other rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, good shower and good breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with the room we were given then swapped and had very good service from a member of staff (think his name was eddie). He did everything to make our stay enjoyable. Breakfast was lovely but could do with more tables for it. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonably priced hotel

WE needed a clean reasonably priced hotel for one night and this filled the bill perfctly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adenike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice but a little bit dated. Stains on the carpet but sheets were clean and the bathroom was clean. Beds were definitely used and saggy but if you like soft mattresses that would work for you. Area only has a petrol station near it but I believe there may be a bus nearby to get elsewhere. Not far from town centre with a car, about 20 mins. Breakfast is adequate. Friendly staff. Join the rewards program and get free parking. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean, bathroom a little dirty in areas, carpet in the hallway near doors poor condition, stained and loose fitting carpet, family room small kettle so not big enough to make three drinks , not enough milk no decaf tea bags or selection of teas, coffee machine gives terrible coffee in the breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Room wasn't cleaned on the second day, when i asked reception was advised we should have put out a sign on door stating we wanted it cleaned. Most hotels you put a sign out saying you don't want it cleaned. Both mornings no crossants available even though we were down to breakfast by 8. 30am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025