Colchester hotels

Colchester was Britain’s first city and the capital of Roman Britain, so consequently, it’s packed with history. If you’d like to get up close and personal with the town’s past, then choose accommodation like the George of Colchester, which is mere steps from the city museum. A historic but family-friendly hotel in the heart of the town, it has 500 years of history. Alternatively, the North Hill Hotel offers 24 beautiful rooms in its historic barn and cottage conversion in the centre of the town. With its wooden beams and cut-stone architecture, it’s packed full of charm. The Brook Red Lion Hotel is said to be the oldest building in Colchester, and the 15th century building with its four-poster beds and old wooden beams doesn’t disappoint.

History is great, but some prefer exercise, so a hotel pool can be essential. If you enjoy a daily swim, then check in to the Marks Tey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, which also has a fitness centre to accompany its large pool. The Essex Golf and Country Club also has an indoor pool to keep its golf-loving residents happy, alongside its full spa and fitness centre. This acclaimed modern hotel also has nine tennis courts and two golf courses.

Yes, there are a number of great apartments to rent, offering you own-door privacy in Colchester. Try Clarendon Heights, a two-bed stylish residence half a mile from Colchester Castle Park and the Natural History Museum. Alternatively, you might like the modern Serenity Stays - Treeview Apartment, which is a two-bedroom unit around a mile from the city centre.

There are lots of pet-friendly hotels and accommodation options in Colchester. Charges may apply, and you should notify the provider in advance, but it should be easy enough to find a place that suits. For example, Drapers Hotel on the High Street is pet friendly. The Holiday Inn Colchester also welcomes pets. If you’d prefer a house, then the pet friendly Dutch Cottage is a two-bed residence with its own garden and terrace.

Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Colchester. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Colchester districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Colchester city centre

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There are many hotels in Colchester that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Holiday Inn Express Colchester, Holiday Inn Colchester and Pheasant Suites.