Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (2309 reviews)
Birchwood Road , Colchester , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly service
Clean rooms
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast availability
Heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues including stains and dirty towels.
Service
8.93
Generally positive comments about friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.97
Convenient location for access to nearby areas and attractions.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms were clean and well-equipped but had occasional noise issues and heating problems.
Amenities
7.95
Decent amenities but problems with heating reported.
Value for Money
8.41
Reasonable prices for the offered services.
Food and Beverage
6.46
Breakfast received negative feedback regarding availability and cleanliness.
Overall Experience
8.43
A generally pleasant stay overshadowed by some technical issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:40

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
Experience air-conditioned rooms with satellite TVs, free WiFi, and powerful showers at Holiday Inn Express Colchester.

Convenient Dining Options
Indulge in a continental breakfast each morning and grab a drink at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Attractions Nearby
Explore the award-winning Colchester Zoo just a short drive away for an unforgettable experience with over 260 species of animals and reptiles.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 8 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2309 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 6.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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veroniek • solo_traveller • nl
7
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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pauline • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean friendly, easy check-in and out, good breakfast 😋 great location for colchester and Jimmy's farm would definitely stay again 😀 👍

Cons:

The fact that the car parking charges were so high. Fortunately, l am an Ihg member, so there were no charges

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Iqra • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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farid • solo_traveller • ie
3
Bad experience
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room was not ready.. Was used., after complain, I had to wait more than hour. But stll was not clean.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Deza • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

We arrived on the 15th around 2pm and was greeted by a wonderful member of staff. I wish id have got her name but thank you for your lovely welcome and reminding my daughter she needed to eat before her graduation 😊 Orange juice was lovely

Cons:

WiFi wasnt connecting. The scrambled egg and sausages weren't great. My son in laws sat nav stopped working when he neared the hotel so im assuming its all around the area

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Polly • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean environment

Cons:

The food

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Alberta • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Ruime kamer. Goed bed

Cons:

Geen koelkast

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Anita • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Gert • couple • nl
6
Eenvoudig maar prima!
Pros:

Eenvoudig hotel met goed ontbijt en fijn personeel!

Cons:

De locatie vlak langs de snelweg zorgt ervoor dat je niet makkelijk een wandeling maakt o.i.d. maar daar is dit hotel (doorreis) ook niet voor bedoeld.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sharifah Noralina • solo_traveller • my
8
Pros:

The room was comfortable and good size for 3 adults.

Cons:

All was good

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Aponte • solo_traveller • us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good value
Pros:

Good location, facilities friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very pleasant stay an good value - if in the area this would be the first choice
Pros:

Really good and well ran hotel. Good facilities, a nice bar and decent breakfast at a price that easily rival the competitors

Cons:

Terrible phone signal but the WiFi was free so one logged on no problem calling then

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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ruth • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great room, great staff, great breakfast.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • nl
5
Matig verblijf.
Pros:

De ligging was prima voor ons, redelijk dicht bij de boot en prima startpunt voor de verdere reis. Bed was schoon en netjes, badkamer ook. Airco kon gelukkig ook helemaal uit. Ontbijt was redelijk.

Cons:

De kamer was “uitgewoond”. Lampen hingen half uit de muur, raam was gebarsten, smerige onduidelijke vlekken in de vloerbedekking en gordijnen en overal op de gangen. Heel smal/klein bed. Ontbijt was redelijk.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Idowu • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee