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Drapers Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star boutique hotel near East Anglian Railway Museum

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Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Restaurant
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | View from room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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53 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2PB
  • Place, East Anglian Railway Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hedingham Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Close to airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of East Anglian Railway Museum and 9 miles (15 km) of Hedingham Castle. Colchester Zoo and Great Notley Country Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Milbank Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Hedingham Castle - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chappel and Wakes Colne Station - 6 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bull Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drapers Hotel

3.5-star boutique hotel near East Anglian Railway Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. The boutique Drapers Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in a common area, and a television in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Drapers Hotel offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Drapers Hotel to the airport?

Drapers Hotel is 26.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Drapers Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drapers Hotel.

Does Drapers Hotel offer free breakfast?

Drapers Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drapers Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drapers Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Drapers Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Drapers Hotel have a pool?

Drapers Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Drapers Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Drapers Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Drapers Hotel to downtown Colchester?

Drapers Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Earls Colne.

Reviews

Drapers Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 199 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Amenities
Bad never let me in want a refund
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, beautiful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property needs updating rooms are dark bathroom very dated Bar staff showed you to your room and no clear instruction for fire drill etc given No parking had to park in nearby supermarket
Bathroom needs modernisation although was clean
Stairs up to bathroom not practical - bathroom window does not open
Room very dark and needs modernising
Bedding didn’t smell particularly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food. Comfortable bed. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
No parking due to a opened back tranist full of rubbish bocking car park for two days also they have reduced there car park to only 6 parking space
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Nähe zu Home meiner Tochter
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking, no breakfast at property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Very comfortable room very clean and also friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ivan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is none existent. 5 spaces at pub. Public parking 800yrds away. Not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual and quirky room.Decorated really well.Above a pub but quiet. Only quibble, no one around when checking out as pub closed at 10 am.No instructions where to leave the keys.Had to leave them in the door lock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, loved the décor, bed comfortable and great value for money. Ease of registering, staff friendly and polite. My room had a fridge, which is so helpful. Despite and event on below my room, I heard nothing, really quiet. I booked due to location for my work, will definitely be booking again. Only downside: parking, due to working late, the car park was busy twice, the first night a customer in the bar offered to move her car and the second evening the owner moved their car for me to park - as I said amazing venue. I believe if you arrived at a normal work time, this would not be an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

BRENDA

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception staff dismissive & unwelcoming. No longer serves breakfast & dining room closed Monday & Tuesday but no indicated on website - would not have booked had I known. Room clean but curtains very old & weary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024