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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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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

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
The current price is CNY565
CNY678 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026

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View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

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
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • Sleeps 2

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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 - 4 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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beijing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Artillery Man - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Colchester. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

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 14 minutes' walk from Colchester Castle Museum.

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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

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, excellent, and great by multiple guests. (26 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

Great value and comfortable stay at the Rose and Crown Hotel for our weekend break in Colchester. Clean room, friendly staff, lovely historic building.
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean, good location for transportation.
Judy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Love this hotel and stay here whenever visiting Colchester for weekends away. Very quaint with lots of charm and character. We always stay in older part of hotel and find the rooms much nicer there. Would highly recommend staying here
Nicholas, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Even though they call themselves a hotel it is not. They serve breakfast in the morning then it basically closes until 5pm when the bar opens. You cannot even get a coffee or tea within these times. It has a very corporate feel, which is a shame because the original part of the building has so much charm
Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the rustic look and feel of the hotel. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was modern with a rain shower. It is just a short wark to the town centre, which is a bonus. If I am back to Colchester I would definitely stay there again.
Swetlana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location. Nice size room and bath, parking on site A little noisy but not bad for a city location Staff great
Alison, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Room and bed fine, in the more modern wing. Breakfast very good, a shame hotel does not have lunch/evening restaurant. Reception desk is quite high and receptionist hidden, which gave a rather awkward welcome.
Susan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good old building reaconditiined. Good service on breakfast, not so good on front desk, just ok. Área near the downtown, at walking distance
JAVIER, 3-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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel, comfortable beds. Bar staff were not very organised
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a nice and convenient place to stay for the night. Some of the other guests were decidedly noisy in the early hours but that is sometimes the case.
Sean, 1-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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely building
Chris, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The Rose & Crown is a historic hotel that has charm and historical value. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be being patronised as much as it should. The rooms are warm, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly which are the most important points for me. The hotel is tired and could benefit from some modernisation. Facilities are also thin on the ground with the absence of a restaurant in the evening. On my last visit, i found that the bar had no draught ales and not even bar snacks. Sadly, i will probably try somewhere else that serves evening food for my next visit to Colchester.
Keir, 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

Ok
susan, 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

Stayed there before and will stay there again
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had an issue working the shower getting the temperature to what i required, not used before. Great service at breakfast.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Europe 2025

Cute hotel, walkable.
Helena, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bit disappointed

The room was very clean. The reception staff were brilliant also bar staff. Breakfast was a bit disappointing . Toast machine wasn’t working properly, going round 5 times and still not right. The waiter went to the kitchen with a slice of bread and returned with it toasted. When the full English arrived the sausage was nearly white. He took them away. We finished our breakfast. It was after breakfast after about 10 minutes he returned with them cooked but too late. On the whole really think the breakfast was not worth £15.95 each.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint, charming
Barry, 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