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

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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

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Executive Twin Room

Max:

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

Map view

East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 2TZ

City landmarks

High Street

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

Church Street

Colchester Arts Centre

1.8 km

High Street Cowdrey Crescent

Colchester War Memorial

970 m

One Castle Park Right in front of the Castle

The Claudius Gateway

800 m

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

1.4 km

Church

St Helen's Chapel

1.1 km

74 High Street

The Minories Galleries

980 m

Bourne Mill Bourne Road

Bourne Mill

1.9 km

Town Hall High Street

Colchester Town Hall

1.4 km

High Street

Colchester's Natural History Museum

1.4 km

St. Johns Thorrington Road

St. John's Abbey Gate

1.2 km

Church

Lion Walk United Reformed Church

1.2 km

Park

Highwoods Country Park

2.0 km

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

Dutch Quarter Apartments West Stockwell Street

Dutch Quarter

1.8 km

The Minories

890 m

All Saints Museum

980 m

63 High Street

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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

5.7

Location

6.3

Service

7.3

Dining

6.3

Harold

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.8/10

The hotel had a good ambiance with comfortable seating and is located in East Street, Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. The staff were friendly and helpful, though there were some issues with parking space and finding staff during the day. We liked having tea making equipment in our room, but the extra charge for wifi access was unforgivable.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms I stayed in were a little dated but comfortable. The helpful receptionist assisted in locating another room much nearer, which was appreciated.

Service

7.0

The receptionist was friendly and helpful, but there was a little rudeness displayed during the day.

Location

8.0

The location in sunny Colchester was great, and I could walk everywhere easily. The historic nature of the building added to the charm, except for some issues in the bathroom area.

Dining

5.0

The toast was fine, but the sausages made of potato and vegetable mash were inedible. The breakfast experience was a bit disorganized, with some inconsistencies in billing.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent overall with clean common areas and amenities, but there was an unexpected charge for wifi access.

Steve

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers great value for money with superb clean facilities but some rooms may face noise issues near the traffic roundabout. The service was very obliging and helpful with a few areas for improvement. The location, despite being in a run-down area, provides excellent service and is convenient for exploring. The dining experience is enjoyable, with a variety of options available. Overall, a comfortable stay with some noise concerns and excellent service.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were dusty and unclean, some facing noise near the traffic roundabout but overall comfortable.

Service

8.0

The service was very obliging and helpful, with room for improvement in certain areas.

Location

7.0

Being in a run-down area but offering excellent service, the hotel is convenient for exploring Colchester and the area.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was nice with good quality buffet options available.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides a variety of facilities suited for a comfortable stay.

Donald

United Kingdom, October 2023

5.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The hotel is known as 'The Top Wedding Venue in Eastern England', but my stay was quite basic and lacked modern amenities. The location, although full of character, was not as pleasant due to its outskirts and busy surroundings. The service, however, stood out with the staff going out of their way to help despite some noisy disturbances. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with tasty hot plates but a bit of confusion among the staff.

Rooms

5.0

My room was unfortunately next to the road, causing sleepless nights. It definitely needs improvement to meet modern standards.

Service

7.0

The staff were really lovely and helpful, despite some disturbances with shouting and swearing about their weekend.

Location

5.0

The location had a mix of oldy-worldy and contemporary styles, but being far from town and by a busy level crossing wasn't ideal.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its highlights with great poached eggs but was marred by some confusion among the staff.