Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

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Best Western
8 (2328 reviews)
East Street , Colchester , GB
+44 1206 866677

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2328 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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David • extended_group • gb
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2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very nice hotel and very good value for money.
Pros:

Very nice room with good facilities and very clean and quiet. Excellent value for money.

Cons:

Just one person serving in the bar - did his best but we had to wait a while.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
3
Nice hotel lovely clean wouldn’t accept cash didn’t know my friend had to pay
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Service in dining room was terrible waited 50 minutes for breakfast asked few times in the end we walked out second morning first morning no plates for toast no glasses for fruit juice no spoons cereal

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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KELLY • couple • gb
9
Will come again. Staff were so helpful and friendly.
Pros:

A beautiful medieval coaching inn within walking distance of the Castle, park, theatre, shops etc. Bus stops across the road. Good parking. Mersea Island, Frinton, Wivenhoe all within short motoring distance

Cons:

It was all good

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Gerd • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Olde style and very friendly

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
6
Rose and Crown Colchester
Pros:

Location to city. Charming building with great history

Cons:

Very limited parking and none close by except on the street

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Byrom • solo_traveller • gb
9
This comfortable hotel is in a nice location.
Pros:

Really nice vegetarian breakfast. It was served quickly with the reassurance that the black pudding was vegetarian

Cons:

Didn't like the choice of bar food menu in the evening. Only one vegetarian dish which was a bit bland.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • nl
4
Teleurstellend ook door de buurt waarin het hotel ligt.
Pros:

neutraal

Cons:

Het personeel was onvriendelijk met name in de avond terwijl wij met moeite iets te drinken mochten bestellen werden er rondom stoelen op tafels gezet.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • au
1
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
OK
Pros:

Staff tried extremely hard to make our visit comfortable
Breakfast good

Cons:

We should have been advised that a wedding was taking place and music would go on to midnight

The restaurant dinner menu was based upon Portuguese food

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Lovely place to stay

Cons:

All the history

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Khusham • couple • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
8
Ideal for a night away
Pros:

Nice location and nice staff

Cons:

Small bed

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Josie • couple • gb
9
Second time there hopefully will be back 😊
Pros:

The age & history of the building 👍

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Tania • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very comfortable stay
Pros:

Comfortable beds, lovely bathroom, very good breakfast

Cons:

Area around the property

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Authentic olde world, but very comfortable

Cons:

N/a

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee