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The George of Colchester

3.0 star property
Hotel near University of Essex in Colchester

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Courtyard
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Reception
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
116 High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1TD
  • Colchester Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mini Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

In Colchester .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Colchester Castle Museum and Xtreme Gaming. Colchester Town Hall and Lion Walk Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Colchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The George of Colchester

Hotel near University of Essex in Colchester
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at The George of Colchester. For a fee, parking is available.

This Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The George of Colchester offers 47 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should contact the property directly for check-in and check-out details, using information contained in the booking confirmation.

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.
  • 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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12.00 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Hotel George Colchester
George Colchester Inn
George Colchester
George Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Colchester
The George of Colchester Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The George of Colchester to the airport?

The George of Colchester is 42 mi (64-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The George of Colchester?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The George of Colchester on Jun 1, 2025 start from $120.19, 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 The George of Colchester have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The George of Colchester.

How close is The George of Colchester to the beach?

This hotel is 14.1 mi (20-min drive) from St. Osyth Beach and 15.5 mi (23-min drive) from Jaywick Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The George of Colchester offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The George of Colchester, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The George of Colchester?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The George of Colchester?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The George of Colchester?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per day.

Does The George of Colchester have a pool?

The George of Colchester does not have a pool.

Does The George of Colchester have a restaurant?

The George of Colchester is home to Cafe George, which features light fare.

Does The George of Colchester have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The George of Colchester to downtown Colchester?

The George of Colchester is 0.1 mi away from Colchester.

The George of Colchester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 583 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The George is situated on the High Street in Colchester near the Castle and the art galleries - Firstsite and The Minories. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Old Age Charm

Granted an upgrade without asking, quite a wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolyon

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

4/10 Poor

Sam

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Didn’t have the greatest stay here. We upgraded to a suite and expected a bit more for what we had paid- it was a treat for us but didn’t really feel that special. We upgraded to a suite, which was great space, but was cold, felt unused and unloved. No shampoo/shower gel in the freezing cold bathroom. Understandably an old building- but the windows have no insulation or sound proofing and being on the high street this needs to be improved for warmth and noise pollution. So a noisy and cold room. Reception did try to improve the heat when we went out. Breakfast in the morning was dreadful. Service and standards were very poor. Tea and coffee but no cups, having to ask for cups, then milk, not given menus but asking what we wanted to order- then no cutlery and things missing off of the plate. Just all in all a very disappointing experience here- and not a cheap stay. Maybe staying at the back of the hotel would improve the noise early in the morning for future guests but it’s not somewhere I would recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Good stay

Really lovely stay. Great interior design and incredible food. I’d book again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Millie

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Wonderful stay.

Excellent room and meal in the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was extremely busy with Christmas parties which meant we weren’t able to find a seat for a drink. Apart from this, the hotel didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

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

10/10 Excellent

Ford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellently situated on the high street. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room and facilities were ideal. My only criticism of the room is that the lighting could have been better. There were lots of lamps but they did not give enough light.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good but could be better

The room was spotless and comfortable but cold. The evening staff were excellent and drinks reasonably priced. The fire alarms were off intermittently overnight, no staff were on reception and apparently the panel has been broken for a month. The morning staff looked exahausted and one woman offered our breakfasts by saying poached eggs instead of good morning which one of you ordered poached eggs - little things matter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy room

Central location, friendly team on site, cosy room, shower hot but limescaled head, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Located in great position in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hugo

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

8/10 Good

Hugo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful personal. Convenient to visit the city of Colchester and the University.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ALBERT, middlesex

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. No lift and most rooms on the second floor. Steep staircase. An accident waiting to happen. No air conditioning also. In 2024 at the prices for this hotel it is poor no to have a modern air conditioning units as standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024