Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 2TZ

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, a historic 3-star hotel dating back to the 14th century, features modern accommodations combined with historical charm. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a Tudor Bar & Brasserie, and on-site meeting facilities for up to 100 guests, making it suitable for various events.

Rooms & Amenities

The Rose and Crown Hotel offers 39 inviting bedrooms split between the original structure and a modern wing. Room types include doubles, twins, family options, and unique four-poster beds, with free toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities available in all rooms.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options at The Rose and Crown Hotel include the Tudor Bar & Brasserie, which serves a full English breakfast and a range of seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy casual drinking at the historic bar with an eclectic selection of beers and wines or explore nearby restaurants such as Copper Ceylon and Wok Exp, both just 0.3 miles away.

Activities & Local Area

The hotel is located within 1 miles of several landmarks, including the Colchester Castle Museum and St. Botolph's Priory. Nearby activities for families include Colchester Zoo, less than a 15-minute drive away, and the adventure park Wyvernwood, which is 11 minutes from the hotel.

Parking & Transportation

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides limited parking for guests with 35 spaces, including two designated for disabled access. Public transportation options are conveniently located within walking distance, with bus stops on Old Coach Road and Greenstead Road.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Twin Room

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2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Executive Twin Room

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2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Executive Double Room

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2 persons

19 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Colchester 1.2 km

Airports

London Stansted (STN) 53.8 km

London Southend (SEN) 66.2 km

Train

Colchester Town Railway Station 1.1 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment

Room features

Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 2TZ

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East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 2TZ

City landmarks

Landmark

Colchester Castle Park

1.5 km

Zoo

Colchester Zoo

6.6 km

Museum

The Castle Museum

1.4 km

Museum

Hollytrees Museum

1.1 km

Gallery

firstsite

1.1 km

Castle

Colchester Castle

1.4 km

Landmark

Colchester Arts Centre

1.8 km

Landmark

Colchester War Memorial

970 m

Landmark

The Claudius Gateway

800 m

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

1.4 km

Church

St Helen's Chapel

1.1 km

Landmark

The Minories Galleries

980 m

Landmark

Bourne Mill

1.9 km

Landmark

Colchester Town Hall

1.4 km

Landmark

Colchester's Natural History Museum

1.4 km

Landmark

St. John's Abbey Gate

1.2 km

Church

Lion Walk United Reformed Church

1.2 km

Park

Highwoods Country Park

2.0 km

Landmark

Church of St James and St Paul

740 m

Church

Church of St Leonard at the Hythe

740 m

Church

St Anne's, Colchester

750 m

Landmark

Dutch Quarter

1.8 km

Landmark

The Minories

890 m

Landmark

All Saints Museum

980 m

Landmark

Xtreme Gaming

1.1 km

Church

St Anne's Hall

810 m

Spa Centre

Aqua Springs

1.8 km

Museum

Roman Circus Centre

2.4 km

Nearby

little monkys

270 m

Ramprage

360 m

Restaurants

Zara's Fish Bar

1.2 km

64 Barrack Street

Cafe Bellissimo

990 m

1B Wimpole Road

Energyze Kitchen

940 m

259 Greenstead Road Energyze Kitchen

Queen Street Brewhouse

1.1 km

7 Queen Street

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