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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • 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
$72 nightly
The total price is $86
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees

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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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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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
  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬17 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
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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

Special features

Dining

The Tudor Bar/Brasserie - This bar serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 17 minutes' walk from Colchester Town Hall.

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Reviews

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and well-presented with great value for money. (25 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

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

Friendly customer service, ideal location, will stay again
M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Good value.

Lovely hotel, very friendly and helpful reception staff.Good location, free parking, attractive building. However, in my opinion the bed and pillows were very hard and uncomfortable. I did not sleep at all well.
Joanne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This historic property is interesting - but don’t have a lot of luggage like we did! However, if you love character and unique accommodations, this is for you.
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely building
Chris, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Our welcome was fantastic, the grntleman at reception was very warm, welcoming and helpful with knowledge of the local area. We stayed in room 132 & although it was hot weather wise the room especially the bathroom was hotter than the sun, which made our stay very uncomfortable & not enjoyable to be in the room.
Sushina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

Europe 2025

Cute hotel, walkable.
Helena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, charming
Barry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent modernization of a centuries-old building
Barry, 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

Comfortable

Lovely building, but with all the required modern appliances in the rooms. We had a really comfortable one nights stay
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable

Comfortable room and clean. Could do with a freshen up. Looks tired. But ok
MARK, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, old rustic so much history
Lisa, 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

10/10 Exceptional

stayed the loads of times very nice hotel and full of history
Gary, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Quaint and Rustic

The hotel is located on a busy high street and is of the Tudor styling. It was a decent sized car park and my room was in the adjoining annex building. Check in was quick and the room was only a few seconds away from where my car was parked. The room itself was quite compact but functional and they had a good, working fan which was necessary for the 90 degree weather we had for that day. There were lots of dining options within a 15 minute walk allowing me to keep the car in its prime spot. The shower was nice and powerful and the bed very comfy which led to a good night's sleep. Breakfast was prompt and cooked well although it lacked taste. All in all it was a pleasant stay but there wasn't the value for money I look for.
Mike, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great, but not unbearable.

I have been in better places for less. The breakfast was ok, over priced for what it was. The room itself was ok but definitely needs a makeover, very outdated. Cracks in walls, paint peeling off. Bathroom was not fully cleaned. Biggest issue was just how hot the room was. Incredibly stuffy, fan was provided but needs ac or something better. Even with windows left open all night. Bathroom floor felt.like it was heated? But no way to turn off. Again very very warm. Also ceiling light over the dresser/mirror was out making it hard to get ready for wedding.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was easy to find with a good size free car park, especially for me with a long wheelbase van. I had asked for a ground floor room and they certainly didn’t disappoint. My room at access from inside the hotel, but also a door directly out onto the car park. The room was large and comfortable with a full wet room bathroom. I had a lovely warm welcome in reception and the staff I met for my short one day were all first class. I will definitely stay here again the next time I am in this area.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Only stayed one night visiting family, a clean and comfortable hotel.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Few days in Colchester
David, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nigbt away

Hotel was really nice and room was lovely with a very modern bathroom, not far from the main center (10-12 min walk). Only downside was our room was next to train track and a funeral place. Trains were constant through the night but got used to them. Overall good hotel but i would ask for a room on the left side of hotel
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