Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
8 (2292 reviews)
East Street , Colchester , gb

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 2292 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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tristan solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
9
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Very pretty

Cons:

Breakfast service wasn’t great, I didn’t get a cup of tea with my breakfast

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
6
A disappointing stay, despite the friendly staff
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Furnishings. Food was expensive but poor.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Jo solo_traveller gb
2
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Abdelbasset Bou solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Très calme
Accueillant

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Massimo solo_traveller gb
6
It was alright … room was clean .. I couldn’t make work the shower
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Room looked over a thingy backyard

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
5
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Olde worlde accommodation quietl location nice stroll into centre..

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Esther couple gb
9
Very comfortable
Pros:

Lots of history , very comfortable , lovely staff, lovely food

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Russell couple gb
8
Acceptable.
Cons:

Old fashioned room.
No bottled water.
Needs up dating.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Classicmininutter Solo travel Southampton, Hampshire, England
10
Nice room, great breakfast and free parking too!
Pros:

Having had a poor experience several years ago, I decided to once more stay at the Rose and Crown. What a difference! My room was clean, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom modern and well appointed. Although close to a rail line, there is very low noise. The reception was friendly and welcoming. I didn’t have an evening meal, but the breakfast - included because I booked direct through Best Weztern - was delicious. Good quality food and properly cooked to order. The scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection, soft and delicious. I enjoyed my stay, and will stay here again when I next visit. Great turnaround Best Western!

2026-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Françoise solo_traveller fr
9
So British
Pros:

Nous avons adoré le charme très British de notre vaste et très confortable chambre.
Très belle hôtellerie pleine d'histoire. .
Excellent petit déjeuner

Cons:

Escalier assez incommode pour accéder aux chambres

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Len couple au
9
A very good choice.
Pros:

Very comfortable bed. Old world room was a good change from the basic hotel room. E xcellent breakfast with very attentive staff.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Hilde couple be
8
Pros:

Locatie uitstekend. Te voet 10minuten naar centrum.
Personeel uitermate behulpzaam
Ontbijt zeer uitgebreid

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Hutchinson solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely old building with amazing character. Great breakfast too.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Tony W couple gb
7
Nice location for a visit to Colchester
Pros:

We used the restaurant and the food was good.

Cons:

The flood lights in the car park lite our room up at night

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Trevor solo_traveller gb
5
It was not immediately possible to say ok as the breakfast was very poor
Pros:

Original

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Kathrin95 extended_group ch
6
Insgesamt in Ordnung
Pros:

Die Lage ist sehr gut, der Check-in und Check-out war einfach durchzuführen und man hat die anderen Gäste kaum gehört

Cons:

Das Bett war für zwei Personen sehr klein, das Zimmer hätte sauberer sein können und allgemein wirkte es etwas "in die Jahre gekommen"

2026-07-21 via Nuitee