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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free cots/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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 centre, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Dedham Vale. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at The Great Room
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dedham Vale and a few minutes from Colchester Community Stadium
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG also features express check-out, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
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 transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 cot
  • In-room sofa bed

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 8 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Hotel Colchester

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 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

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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Rafina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything food not to bad
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Abdus Samad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Service and nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mavis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice stay. View from window is camper van and dumped bed mattress in car park.. you should not charge people to park. Bribing woth joining the ihg club. Staff nice. Room comfortable. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025