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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Birchwood Road, Colchester, England, CO7 6HS
  • Place, Dedham Vale
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(64 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

In Colchester .You'll find Dedham Vale and Bridge Cottage within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also, Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and High Woods Country Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Dedham Vale - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Essex - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Flatford Mill - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 11 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Oak Tree Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paddy & Scott’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wooden Fender - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG also features express check-out, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
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Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 10:00 AM 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 8 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG is 44.3 mi (68-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

As of Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG on Jan 5, 2026 start from $65.51, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG is home to The Great Room, which features British cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG to downtown Colchester?

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG is 1.9 mi away from Dedham.

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good but the was spiderwebs in the room I was in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Perhaps stick with four star in future?

Booked for visit to family locally. Didn't need excellent facilities but was a bit disappointed by the three star quality. Some corridor carpets worn and dirty. Net curtains in room grubby and torn, bedside lampshade cracked and damaged, glass shelves in shower not level so bottle slid off. Room card didn't work on second night so had to be re programmed. Lots of moths in room. Explanation was 'we're in the countryside with a farm next door. When fields are ploughed, the insects come in' but this wasn't very convincing. Eating area is at the end of the reception area, not separate. Food choices not great. Gluten free choices not great - no muesli. Parking £8 per night extra but ask at reception and charge waived. I would look for an alternative on next visit to area.
torn net curtain
damaged bedside lampshade
torn net curtain
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a surprising good hotel and placed near enough to town for convenience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and reception staff excellent. Breakfast was a bit of a bun fight. Some of the food was fine but they had run out of some basics and cooked food was very mediocre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Unhappy this time

Where do I start? The rooms were stinky, the bedsheets and pillows were smelly and specially the Galleries were not clean at all. The reception was unattended for long periods, the wifi didn't work and the breakfast was all super cheap packed stuff reheated... not happy at all overall...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hot cooked breakfast. Comfy beds & clean room

Speedy check-in. Check in first before you pay to park & as long as they take your email it is free. Comfy beds, clean room, decent toilet rolls, dove body wash & a great cooked breakfast. WiFi a bit sketchy & carpet in corridors has seen better days. That said didn’t put us of at all, would recommend & would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

fawad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Great hotel very convenient to the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ms N

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good over night stay

Fantastic staff we had a little problem with our room which couldn’t get fixed right away so got a room change/upgrade. Dinner and breakfast onsite was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

IAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No mushrooms with breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great room, very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adedapo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very welcoming and friendly, even though they were so busy but they have continued to provide a professional service. The burger meal was my highlight of the evening. Thanks again till next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly quiet considering its just off the motorway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

bhavisha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Traveled with family
Good service nice and clean easy to park and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ranbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice hotel, could be better if they improve their internet/wifi which was hardly functional during my trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025