Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

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Best Western
8 (2212 reviews)
East Street , Colchester , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Charming atmosphere
Cons:
Noisy room
Cold bar area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
The room was clean and warm, but some rooms may be noisy.
Service
8.75
Staff were friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the stay.
Location
7.75
Handy location but a little difficult to find entrance to car park.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms were comfortable, though one faced a main road resulting in noise.
Amenities
7.75
Despite the old building, amenities were satisfactory.
Value for Money
7.75
Basic benefits for the overall price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Food was delicious with a great selection, especially during celebrations.
Overall Experience
7.75
The entire stay was a total pleasure with a lovely atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:02

Property Description

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comforts

Charming Accommodations: Experience a blend of history and modernity in our rooms, featuring oak beams and contemporary amenities like free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in home-produced meals made from seasonal ingredients at our hotel restaurant and Tudor Bar with cozy log fires.

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy a hearty breakfast daily and unwind at the bar open from 5.30PM to 10.30PM, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Colchester.

Ready to immerse yourself in the historic charm of Colchester? Book your stay at Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel now!

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2212 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 8.75
Location: 7.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Eleonor • solo_traveller • se
7
Charmigt och engelskt
Pros:

Det var mysigt och charmigt med trevlig personal. Dem har en pub/restaurang med god mat som bonus.

Cons:

Det ena fönstret gick inte att stänga helt så det blev ännu högljuddare än det kunde ha varit, alla fönster är gamla vilket bidrar till charmen men de är väldigt tunna och släpper in mycket ljud.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Historic interest

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Leanne82 • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
5
Could do better
Pros:

The room and bed were clean tidy and comfortable. Carparking was good and free.

Cons:

We arrived on Sunday 1600hrs. No restaurant service that day. There was no hot water. I reported this and the water went up a few degrees enabling a shower at the hottest setting. I had to boil a kettle to shave. The bar was poorly staffed. I had to go to reception to ask to be served more than once.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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gary • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The beautifully beams and old world feel

Cons:

No air con and we got the hottest time.the fan just circulated hot air and the window only opened 6 inches

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
5
It was ok and suited my purpose for the stay
Pros:

Old world character

Cons:

Internally looked tired and dated

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • nl
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Dazultra123 • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Marit Anne • family_with_children • no
6
Pros:

Veldig bra at det var parkering

Cons:

Det var maur på rommet, ekkelt. Hotellet var gammelt og slitt, ekle teppegulv.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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KEITH • family_with_children • gb
9
We had a good time through out.
Pros:

room was spot on. Breakfast there was good choice available, bath room took tme to workout how the taps worked.

Cons:

no air con. Thats the only negative.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Wilhelm • couple • at
6
Wenn ich auf Grund großer Lärmbelästigung nicht schlafen kann, habe ich vom schönsten historischen Ensemble nichts! Es t
Pros:

Relativ zentrale Lage- schönes historisches Haus-stilvolle Einrichtung

Cons:

Der teilweise extreme Lärm, wobei die Lage an einer Hauptstraße dies erklärt. Aber der Lärm der mehrmals pro Stunde vorbeirauschenden Bahn ( wir konnten die Zahl der Wagons am wiederkehrenden Rattern über die Schwellen bestimmen!).

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Louise Barter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Clean comfortable rooms, historic building full of charm

Cons:

No air con, during a heatwave

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
8
Although there was traffic noise we had to have the window open due to the hot weather.
Pros:

Lovely building

Cons:

Traffic noise

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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KEITH • family_with_children • gb
9
very enjoyable
Pros:

Location to shopping center, atmosphere and the character of the building.

Cons:

No air condition.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
8
Excellent value, lovely room and great staff.
Pros:

Staying in a Tudor house, loved it!

Cons:

Nothing, lovely friendly and helpful staff.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Baru • couple • gb
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Ziel • solo_traveller • nl
4
Hmmm
Pros:

Afhandeling

Cons:

Bijna alles

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee