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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Colchester Castle Park

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Near Colchester Town Hall, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and business center. Connect to WiFi, enjoy free self parking, and appreciate the helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
The current price is AED 394
AED 472 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

  • Sleeps 2

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AED 251 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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About the neighborhood

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 60 min drive
  • Colchester Station - 9 min drive
  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • Colchester Town Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Artillery Man - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Colchester with a stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and English breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Colchester Castle Park (12-min walk) and Colchester Castle Museum (14-min walk), along with Colchester Town Hall (0.9 mi) and firstsite (0.9 mi).

What's the area around Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel like?

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is in the heart of Colchester, a short 12-minute walk from Colchester Castle Park and 14 minutes' walk from Colchester Castle Museum.

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
Bathroom
Bar
Bed
Food
Restaurant
Shower
Wedding

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, excellent, and great by multiple guests. (26 reviews)
  • The property offers a good size free car park, especially convenient for guests with larger vehicles. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Love this hotel and stay here whenever visiting Colchester for weekends away. Very quaint with lots of charm and character. We always stay in older part of hotel and find the rooms much nicer there. Would highly recommend staying here
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Worth the stay

A recently renovated room and bathroom that was spacious, clean and comfortable. Walking distance to shopping and food precinct with a variety of shops, cafes and bars.
Glen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff in the hotel were brilliant.
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a nice and convenient place to stay for the night. Some of the other guests were decidedly noisy in the early hours but that is sometimes the case.
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay , good breakfast and good accommodation and facilities and would recommend ,thank you
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an historic property... The bar was amazing by itself.
Gerard, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Bit disappointed

The room was very clean. The reception staff were brilliant also bar staff. Breakfast was a bit disappointing . Toast machine wasn’t working properly, going round 5 times and still not right. The waiter went to the kitchen with a slice of bread and returned with it toasted. When the full English arrived the sausage was nearly white. He took them away. We finished our breakfast. It was after breakfast after about 10 minutes he returned with them cooked but too late. On the whole really think the breakfast was not worth £15.95 each.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with so much history and the staff are very welcoming, they were always happy to help. There cooked breakfast was great and cooked to your preference. Our room was noisy however we have addressed this with the hotel who welcomed our feedback
Dizzey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quite nice historical hotel with a good management and staff😊
Uwe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay

One night stay while we attended a charity ball near by. Good accommodation, easy check-in.
colin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely building steeped in history

We used this hotel as we were seeing Tom Jones at Colchester castle. So location was fab, beautiful old building and the manager had a wealth of knowledge about the property. Downside. Both our room and our friends room smelt of damp when we arrived and therefore we had to keep the windows open. Our room had a lot of damp and the drain on the shower was very mouldy. And sadly the bar closes at 10.30pm which is a shame as the concert finishes at 10.15 so by the time we walked back we couldn’t have a night cap.. so ended up going to a bar further up the road, shame as it would have been nice to sit in the bar..
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice stay

good location, staff excellent short walk into town
Martin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay

A very comfortable stay for a quick visit to family. Staff all very friendly and standard of service very good.
Mr Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very different place to where we usually stay but really liked it. All staff very helpful, breakfast was great.
Mandy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the service was excellent. The location was walking distance from Colchester castle with many close ameraties. Extreem value for money and has parking.
Z, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A cosy hotel, a bit worn maybe but very original and nice personell
jack, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not easy to find on the road, drove past twice before I spotted it but lovely quirky old building. Check in lady was super helpful and friendly considering it was 10.30pm Christmas Day! Would definitely stay again

8/10 Very good

Lovely rooms & very picturesque, but no air conditioning in the rooms.
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Its a bit from the town. About 20 walk. The hotel has no restaurant so you have to go to town. Other than that hotel is nice
Margaret, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

Nice cozy hotel, big rooms with nice bathroom, free parking. Though they should give clear parking instructions
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not good

Upon arrival all seemed ok. Was given the key and told was in the annex . Was a little disappointed but thought benefit of the doubt. Alas ( If you are giving someone an Annexe would be nice to be informed upon booking) . It was very tired looking and had an awful musty smell. We opened the windows for a while but had to close as was going to a concert that night. After a good evening we returned. Unfortunately the smell had not dissipated at all. Opened the window again which stayed open all night. But didn’t make a difference. The bed was awful it was lumpy and every time you moved made a very loud creaking noise. We didn’t have a good nights sleep at all. Because of this it spoilt the second part of our evening. Couldn’t under why the bar was shut at 10.30 as we were told it would still be open, All in all not a good experience and will not visit this hotel again or recommend to anyone.
Debbie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Noisy no dining facilities
Kenneth, 1-night trip

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