Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8 (2467 reviews)
Birchwood Road , Colchester , GB
+44 1206 321510

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Paid
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2467 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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Louise • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Staff were friendly

Cons:

£10 parking for 1 night.
Building/room not maintained well

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay, and very convenient for Sutton Hoo visit.
Pros:

Comfortable and convenient stay. We used the hotel as a base for visiting Sutton Hoo (half an hour's drive) and Colchester (castle museum). Room was spacious and clean, staff were friendly and helpful. No problem re gluten and dairy free for breakfast. Would stay here again.

Cons:

Just one problem - the hotel is in a very dead spot for phone signal (EE) and on the second night, the hotel wifi router went down. So I couldn't plan our day in Colchester in extra detail until we were away from the hotel. A frustrating issue when we are all so reliant on our phones for planning and navigation.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Erik • extended_group • nl
9
Zeer fijn hotel.
Pros:

Dicht langs de grote weg. Mooie kamers. Goede bedden. Ontbijt goed. Half uur van de boot Stena Line

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Yevhen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely and lots of variety

Cons:

Could have been more toilet rolls

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rashidi • family_with_children • se
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Udo • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Sehr schön war für uns das schon ein Frühstück vor der angegebenen Zeit möglich war da wir morgens unter Zeitdruck standen - Fähre .

Cons:

Hohe Parkgebühr für Gäste . Unzählige Mücken haben mich leider um den Schlaf gebracht und völlig zerstochen - dafür kann die Unterkunft aber ja nichts .

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kanno • couple • jp
9
安定のホリディ・イン
Pros:

ホリディインの安定したサービスが、旅で疲れた体を癒してくれると感じています。朝食のサービスも助かります。

Cons:

ホテルのせいではないけれど、部屋に蚊がいて刺されました。真夜中に照明をつけて、数匹を仕留めました。夕方、チェックインしたときに窓が開いていたのを知らず、しばらく開けっ放しになっていたのが原因と思われます。日本だと、電子式の蚊取り線香で対応できますが、イギリスでは無理と思い、フロントには連絡しませんでした。

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Johan • couple • nl
9
Prima voor doorreis
Pros:

Prima voor op doorreis

Cons:

Geen

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • nl
6
Matig hotel
Pros:

Locatie was prima

Cons:

Keuken zou tot 21.00 uur open zijn maar om 20.30 uur toen we aankwamen was de keuken al gesloten. Airco op de kamer was defect en de tweepersoons bedden waren wel erg smal. Voor ons volgende keer een ander hotel

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
It was good for a last minute stay, quiet, friendly staff, good food and a good rest
Pros:

I liked the location of the room as it was easy to navigate and get to.

Cons:

I had dead bugs all on the ceiling of my room

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorie Anne Coffey • solo_traveller • gb
8
Average Holiday Inn hotel
Pros:

Location. Clean.
Ok for one night

Cons:

It was noisy. Food selection was terrible. The security made me feel like I was in a prison.
The answer to everything appears to be no!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • nl
5
Te veel was onder de mast.
Pros:

Ruime kamer

Cons:

Het personeel was niet vriendelijk en niet toegankelijk. De kamer was te warm en niet koeler te maken. Het ontbijt was erg matig van kwaliteit.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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vincent • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Malaika • couple • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee