Hotels in Colchester

The Marks Tey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western offers convenience near Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Great Britain! In one of the country's most picturesque areas (immortalized in Constable's paintings), our accommodation consists of 110 excellent bedrooms, 12 meeting and function rooms and the Lifestyle Health and Leisure Club with an indoor pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gym and outdoor tennis courts. The Roman Room restaurant menu offers an extensive choice of modern cuisine and an excellent wine list. The Marks Tey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western is ideally located just four miles from Colchester - Britain's oldest recorded town.When you stay at this lovely hotel near Colchester, you'll be a brushstroke away from the painterly landscapes of Constable Country, while Colchester Zoo, the town's impressive Norman castle and wider Suffolk are all within easy reach too.This superb Colchester accommodation offers 110 comfortable bedrooms - not to mention its own swimming pool, gym and spa. Our 'Aimez-Vouz' hair and beauty salon was also given a 5-star review by the Good Salon Guide - so if you want to look fabulous, the only way is Essex.The Marks Tey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western is also a fantastic conference venue in Essex. With Marks Tey railway station on the hotel's doorstep, you can travel to and from central London inside an hour via direct rail link. We also have no less than 10 suites available where you can hold business meetings, large or small.This well-situated hotel near Colchester can also be the perfect spot for a wedding celebration. As this Essex hotel is not too far from the South Coast, it makes a great base for a day out too.It's not hard to see why people have been deciding that Colchester is an ideal place to stay, even as far back as the Romans. Visit the Marks Tey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western and you'll soon discover the attraction too. Restaurant has limited availability Friday nights, dinner is still available in the bar or room service. Please advise hotel if late for check-in. Family rooms are double room connecting with a twin room, supplement applies.

The oldest Hotel in England's oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel. Nine executive rooms featuring flat screen LCD televisions, laptop charging safes and premium quality fixtures and furnishings. Alternatively, choose from the historic oak beamed rooms in the original house, or the more contemporary rooms in the main building. All rooms have an entertainment system and either Wi-Fi or Internet data port. The Oak room restaurant has been recently refurbished and offers a contemporary setting and great casual dining, a favorite with the locals and guests alike. Have a pre-dinner drink in either the hotel lounge or enjoy the Tudor Bar/Brasserie with its more traditional foods and ales. The hotel is within walking distance of Colchester Town centre (15 minutes) and accessible to all the historic sights of East Anglia.The hotel restaurant is closed for lunch and dinner, however, guests can order takeaways to be delivered to the property, and you can choose to eat in the comfort of your room or in the bar area. Hotel staff can provide plates and cutlery.Please note the car park is complimentary but limited, managed by a third party, make sure you log your car registration into the tablet by reception. On occasions, our car park might be full, there is alternative parking within walking distance of the property.The Best Western Rose and Crown in Colchester was awarded Best Small Hotel in Essex.

##Overview\nLocated in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex. There is a 24-hour front desk onsite, residents bar, Wi-Fi and discounted car parking. The historical building has original Tudor features, including wooden beams. \n\n##Location\nThe Red Lion is ideal for Colchester Hospital, Colchester Castle, town centre shopping and Colchester Zoo. Colchester town train station is a 2 minute walk away and it offers direct routes to London Liverpool Street. \n\n##Rooms\nAll 24 bedrooms, with original Tudor features have a flatscreen multi-channel TV, complementary tea and coffee and a work desk, alongside a private bathroom. \n\n##Food and Drink\nDating back to 1485, the Parliament Restaurant has a large choice of dishes, all freshly prepared by our team of creative Chefs.

Holiday Innandreg; Colchester hotel is just off the A12 road for direct access to London and Ipswich. The shopping and restaurants of historic Colchester are a 10-minute drive away. andnbsp;Colchester Town Station is served by direct trains to London. Fancy a family day out? The exotic animals and birds of Colchester Zoo are less than 10 minutes' drive from the hotel. Or spend a day on the beach at Mersea Island or Clacton-on-Se, both half an hour away by car. Scenic Dedham Vale in the heart of Constable Country, the region depicted in the great artist's paintings, is just 12 minutes' drive from the hotel. At Freeport Braintree shopping outlet, 20 minutes away, you can browse for brand store bargains. In the hotel's flexible event rooms, you can host meetings or functions for up to 120 people. There's natural light, as well as free Wi-Fi and audiovisual equipmentandnbsp;to bring your presentations to life. In the casual, barn-style restaurant, you can start your day with a buffet breakfast or enjoy a juicy steak for lunch or dinner. Or just take it easy over drinks and a burger with friends in the bar. Keep in shape with a visit to the well-equipped Fitness Centre or indoor pool before you relax in the hot tub or sauna or treat yourself to a pre-booked beauty treatment.

Whether you're watching wildlife or enjoying the wild life, Premier Inn Hotel Colchester (A12) has got plenty to keep you entertained. With great transport links across the South East, we're near Colchester Zoo and lots of business venues too. See why Colchester Zoo has won the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year award, or enjoy yourself on the pristine beaches nearby. Learn about the past at the East Anglian Railway Museum, or study for your future at Essex University. Great food at our Table Table restaurant and a lovely comfy bed are ready and waiting when you return. All reservations placed at this hotel are subject to Premier Inn's standard Terms and Conditions, which can be found at premierinn.com

Whether you're a townie or a towie fan, there's plenty to see and do at Premier Inn Hotel Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133). There are lots of charming towns and villages to explore, and we're just up the road from one of the gems of Essex, Colchester Castle, as well as some pristine beaches too. Soak in the charm of the villages and small towns hidden away in this corner of England. Or dive into some serious history at Colchester Castle and Wivenhoe House. See the water buffalo at Colchester Zoo, and then come back to be fed and watered at our Beefeater restaurant, with a comfy bed awaiting you too. All reservations placed at this hotel are subject to Premier Inn's standard Terms and Conditions, which can be found at premierinn.com

Britain's oldest recorded town is now home to new generation bedrooms, each featuring an impressive 40andquot; flat screen TV, bright, modern bathroom with a large shower head, and a brand new, slumber-inducing, king-size Hypnos bed at Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre. Immerse yourself in history and nature at Colchester Castle and Colchester Natural History Museum. Or, stay firmly in the 21st-century in the town's many high street shops and bars. If you fancy venturing further afield, Colchester Zoo is a 15-minute drive and there are lots of pretty Essex villages in the surrounding area such as Wivenhoe, home to Essex University. All reservations placed at this hotel are subject to Premier Inn's standard Terms and Conditions, which can be found at premierinn.com

This hotel is located in the centre of England's oldest recorded town. Set within easy reach of the historic castle and also the excellent local shops, it is an ideal base for a visit to Colchester. Guests will find restaurants and nightspots within 100 metres and links to the public transport network just 200 metres away. It is a 25-minute drive to Clacton Sands and to Ipswich. This family-friendly city hotel is a historic coaching inn, housed in a building dating back to 1500. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, as well as a direct dial telephone, wireless Internet access and a trouser press. Guests are served breakfast each morning and the midday and evening meals may be enjoyed andagrave; la carte.