White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King
8 (111 reviews)
1/a Bridge Street, Colchester, England, CO6 1NP , Colchester , GB

Facilities

Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Rooftop terrace
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Historic room charm
Interesting location
Cons:
Aged facilities
Low shower pressure
Limited shower space

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Some issues noted with aged facilities and plumbing.
Service
8.86
Staff were excellent and friendly, adding to a positive experience.
Location
8.4
Located in an interesting village and convenient for nearby venues.
Room Quality
7.85
Room 16 was huge with historic charm, though some amenities could be better.
Amenities
7.88
Offers basic amenities but some aspects need updating, like the shower.
Value for Money
7.84
Generally good value, especially with the nearby attractions.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Good pub atmosphere with solid offerings.
Overall Experience
7.86
A delightful stay due to unique features and friendly service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 14:42

Property Description

Rooftop Terrace and Garden Views
Take in breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace and garden, offering a tranquil escape amidst the historical district of Colchester.

Dining and Bar Options
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant and unwind with your favorite drink at the trendy bar/lounge, perfect for a relaxing evening after a day of exploration.

Comfortable Guestrooms with Modern Amenities
Feel at home in the 18 well-appointed guestrooms, equipped with DVD players and flat-screen TVs. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and enjoy the convenience of coffee/tea makers.

Come experience a blend of comfort and convenience at White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway in Colchester!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 111 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
C
Chloe
6
Pros:

Staff were so lovely, cannot fault them at all. Easy self parking and the pub restaurant looked lovely. The rooms however, so tired. Stayed one night for a wedding, was fine for this but just invest some money in it. Damp stains all over walls, tiny bath/shower with cheap curtain, carpet was filthy and had holes all over it, basically threadbare... Bed was so uncomfortable. Sorry to leave this bad review because it's a gorgeous historic building but it's not being made the most of!!

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
E
Eric
8
Pros:

Shower door entrance too small
Toilet seat too flimsy
Shower pressure low
Tapwork needs replacing

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
S
Simon partner
10
Pros:

The White Hart was very nice and the staff were excellent. Recommended.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
M
mark family
10
Pros:

Really good pub, in a surprisingly interesting village. Room 16 was huge, and v historic.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
G
Glenn
10
Pros:

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2025-07-25 via Nuitee
M
Mark
8
Pros:

Old world charm and friendly staff

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Nice Pub Hotel
Pros:

Nice old pub with hotel accommodation. Used for the nearby Houchins Wedding Venue. Bedroom comfortable. Shower a squeeze if you are taller than 6ft, but the trade off is the heritage of the building. Easy parking at rear.

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
J
John
8
Nice quirky place.
Pros:

Overall, really happy with our stay, here. I like olde worlde places and this place is older than Paul McCartney…

Lovely staff, although possibly a little short staffed, because some seem run off their feet & a little wait to check in.
Meal was good, again, nice staff. The shower in the room, whilst possibly matching the age of the building, was a nightmare to use. Scolding water and the most confusing combination of levers & twisty taps I have ever encountered. So I left very clean… but some info on how it should work would be good.
Lovely bed, super comfy, so a good stay, all in all.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
D
daniel
8
Pros:

Power kept going out during are stay and we had to keep going downstairs to get them to reset power

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
V
Victoria
10
Pros:

Beautiful old building, converted to modern needs and tastes. Great value stay.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
A
Alison family_with_children
10
Pros:

Lovely stay , i booked the family room for just 1 night.
The room was very clean and comfortable.

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Lovely comfy stay with great staff
Pros:

A beautiful location, wonderful friendly staff and wonderful cosy bedroom with the most comfiest of beds. Enjoyed our first night so much that we booked for another night.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
D
David
8
Pros:

Very relaxed and comfortable stay.

2025-03-09 via Nuitee
G
geoff
10
Pros:

Had a lovely couple of night's at the white hart. On arrival there was ample free parking, at reception there were happy, smiling faces. Everything was explained and check in was very quick.
The room was spacious, clean and well equipped with everything you need. Bathroom was bright and clean with a bath/shower.
The bar/restaurant staff were extremely pleasant and quick to get your orders through and on the table.
Menu was nice and the food was great and reasonably priced. Location was great for my needs.

2025-02-26 via Nuitee
B
Barbara
10
Beautiful old hotel
Pros:

Wonderful very old building with very helpful friendly staff. A building this old can’t be in perfect condition but they do their best. Very helpful with food when we were a little late arriving.

2024-10-24 via Nuitee
C
Colin
4
Room 6
Pros:

The room was small and in need of TLC
The cistern was very slow to fill, there were rawlplugs and holes over the headboard, the back of the wardrobe was coming off and dirty marks on the wall below the window

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan partner
8
Pros:

Lovely old property but needs some TLC

2024-09-12 via Nuitee
A
ayshea partner
8
Pros:

The hotel is full of character and had a good selection of beers. We didn’t eat there as we’d been out during the day and had an early start in the morning.

Staff were helpful and friendly during check in and in the pub area.

Corridor up to the bedroom was small and wonky which was part of the charm of such an old building but just something to be aware of while carrying luggage or being a little infirm. Our room was very small and a bit tired looking. The wardrobe was cheap and the back falling out. The wall lights had been changed so there were gaps in the wallpaper. The new lampshades had been burned by the lightbulbs so was a little bit concerning. The room was very dark and better lighting would certainly have helped with moving around such a small space. The bathroom was tiny - and needed some tlc and updating. The shower pressure wasn’t very good and it quickly got steamed up with nowhere to vent out to.

It was ok for one night.

2024-09-09 via Nuitee
T
thomas
6
Run down hotel
Pros:

Nice and helpful staff but the hotel is run down, my room was not very clean, the toilet was leaking, the bathroom needed a good upgrade. It is a shame, 10 years ago it was a very good hotel but today it seems to be run by people who wants the money without investing in their hotel...

2024-09-07 via Nuitee
D
DARREN
2
Pros:

No breakfast , staff walked out

2024-08-23 via Nuitee