Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel, is a haven for business travelers and leisure seekers alike. Enjoy the free breakfast buffet in The Great Room restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With high-speed WiFi and helpful staff on hand, this hotel offers convenience and comfort.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Parking available
Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Bar
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Self parking
Business center
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Water dispenser
Luggage storage
TV in a common area
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Free cribs/infant beds
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AED 389
AED 389
AED 466 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 8 - Aug 9
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Enjoy your visit to Colchester with a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
101 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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
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.
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 8 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Room amenities
Be entertained
26-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 8 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 8 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG?
Yes, The Great Room offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG is located a short 17-minute walk from Dedham Vale.
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its variety, quality, and hot options. (33 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
We stayed for two nights in this hotel the staff made us feel so wellcome from the moment we walked in and throughout our stay breakfast was really good couldn't have asked for anything more would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying and would definitely come back 🙂
david
david, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
10/10 stay
First time staying at a Holiday Inn Express and it was amazing! We stayed for the Ed Sheeran concert and upon arrival we were gifted a brown bag with water, biscuits & a Kit Kat, so thoughtful. The bar and food were great and reasonably priced. The room was big, clean and beds were very comfy.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Great stopover
Booked as a stopover heading to Ipswich for the Ed Sheeran concerts.
So pleased I booked this hotel. The staff were friendly. The room was excellent. The breakfast was extremely good & they also offered bags to take it away. Would definitely go back here again
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Staying to visit daughter’s family living nearby. Convenient & good standard.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2025
Great service, decent value for money
Amazing check in service with Ester. She was so lovely and polite. Informed us of busy periods because of the local ed Sheeran concert. Helped get us free parking. And was smiling and genuine throughout. Great start to the hotel experience.
Qass
Qass, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
Fantastic stay and far beyond a 3 star
The check in and staff were amazing. They offered a welcome pack of a bottle of water and chocolate bar and breakfast bar. This wasn’t expected and due to the heat it was very welcome. We stayed as we had travelled for an Ed Sheeran concert and they had all the info of the show available and just went above and beyond ensuring the stay was pleasant and made a bond with their guests. I would thoroughly recommend staying and Kate (manager) was exceptional and so welcoming.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
Good easy access plenty of good breakfast
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
I liked everything about this hotel very clean and we got 2 double beds and it was clean
Rumbidzayi
Rumbidzayi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Great stay great staff great breakfast just a shame about paying to park
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
Need to have usb plugs put in rooms and advertise on site that they don't have them.
Breakfast nice.
Rooms nice.
Wasn't happy having to pay £8 for parking
Eve
Eve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Couldn't fault it!!!
Absolutely excellent. Clean, well appointed, great value for money and the staff were super friendly. Great location. Maximum 20 minutes to Colchester town centre and 30 minutes to Mersea Island
Gill
Gill, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 27, 2025
Nice free parking
The corridor is keycarded so every time the kids wanted to go out to play they had to had a key , so few times they lost it we didn’t know and it caused bit of hell for us then not being able to come up and down freely
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2025
Room wasn't cleaned on the second day, when i asked reception was advised we should have put out a sign on door stating we wanted it cleaned. Most hotels you put a sign out saying you don't want it cleaned. Both mornings no crossants available even though we were down to breakfast by 8. 30am.
Shirley
Shirley, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2025
Black out window curtain is doing a brilliant job, we can sleep comfortably without any interference by the sun light, t
Ka Shek
Ka Shek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
Breakfast was lovely with a great selection.
There were also a selection of pillows on the bed, items at reception if you had forgotten things.
Clean and presentable.
Natasha
Natasha, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2025
Good location and room size. Cosy beds. WiFi keeps disconnecting; maybe because the hotel was fully booked.
Bogdan
Bogdan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Good overnight hotel
Good stay here again - breakfast was hotter this time which was appreciated. Room comfortable and shower was good. I don't appreciate being charged £8 for parking which was previously free, but overall it's still an OK hotel for a business one-nighter.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Excellent service
This was an ‘extra’ overnight stay on our way to a golf tournament at another venue. The receptionist, Charley, was very polite and helpful and apologised for the fact that Hotels.com had not mentioned in my booking that car taking needed to be paid for separately…the only ‘fault’ we could find was that the breakfast only catered for scrambled eggs - no fried or poached options! :-(
Den
Den, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
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Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
Friendly staff and clean facilities
My experience was good, as always, staff are friendly the hotels facilities are very clean, the buffet breakfast was really good i would definitely be staying there again.
keisha
keisha, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 1, 2025
Easter break
We stayed for a little family trip during the Easter holidays.
We were given two double beds rather than a bed and a sofa bed which was better.
Breakfast was good and we had an evening meal which was ok too.
It was fairly quiet even though there were lots of work vans parked overnight.
There were a few country parks, the beach and Colchester itself to visit.
Ali
Ali, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Great staff, large clean room and spotless bathroom
Andrea and Shanna
Andrea and Shanna, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
May 5, 2025
Hot room
Room was very hot and A/C only puts out hot air. Bed on smaller side
Akshay
Akshay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
We were upgraded to a beautiful room when we arrived. We were suposed to stay in another hotel and they moved us here the night before. We had a lovely relaxed stay and the breakfast was very nice.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Hotel facilities were great, nice breakfast and staff were very helpful.