Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel (Colchester, GB) from 85 US$/night

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel - Colchester

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Overview

Award-winning 14th-century coaching inn in Colchester with Tudor Bar, real log fires, and a secret garden

History & Architecture

The Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel occupies a 14th-century coaching inn, one of Britain's oldest recorded inns. The building retains original oak beams, a Tudor Bar with real log fires, and a secret garden set within the city. The lower levels include historic cells that once held highwayman Dick Turpin during his stays.

Dining & Bar

The in-house restaurant serves seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, including full English breakfasts and a continental buffet. The Tudor Bar and Brasserie offers drinks and wines in a relaxed setting with exposed beams. Guests can bring takeaway food into the bar using provided plates and cutlery.

Events & Weddings

Rose and Crown Colchester provides flexible event spaces for up to 160 guests, earning it recognition as an award-winning wedding venue. Professional events planners coordinate ceremonies, three-course meals, and live entertainment. The secret garden offers an outdoor backdrop for wedding photos and receptions.

Rooms & Accommodations

Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel offers a mix of modern and oak-beamed rooms, including family rooms, accessible rooms, and four-poster suites. All rooms have en suite bathrooms with bath and shower, plus hospitality trays with biscuits. Daily housekeeping is provided for each room.

Location & Parking

The Rose & Crown Hotel sits a 15-minute walk from Colchester town centre, near Colchester Castle and High Woods Country Park. Complimentary parking is available on site, though space can be limited during weddings or events. The hotel is close to Colchester Zoo and the train station for exploring Essex.

Location: 15-min walk to Colchester centre, near castle and zoo
Rooms: Oak-beamed rooms and four-poster suites
Dining: Seasonal dishes with locally sourced ingredients
Events: Wedding venue for up to 160 guests
Amenities: Tudor Bar with real log fires, secret garden

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 10.0 per person.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Croatian, Latvian

Building

Number of rooms:38

Former name

BEST WESTERN The Rose & Crown Colchester

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Rooms and availability

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Standard Room

Room size:

130 sq. feet
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Standard Queen Room

Room size:

205 sq. feet
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Executive Double Room

Room size:

205 sq. feet
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Meeting facilities

Business center

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports activities

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

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

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	85 US$
📏 Distance to center	200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	33.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	London Stansted, STN

Location

Address

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East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 2TZ

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East Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 2TZ

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Colchester Castle Park

200 yd

Zoo

Colchester Zoo

4.1 mi

Museums

The Castle Museum

200 yd

Gallery

firstsite

200 yd

Museums

Hollytrees Museum

200 yd

Castle

Colchester Castle

200 yd

Landmark

Colchester Arts Centre

1.1 mi

Landmark

Colchester War Memorial

200 yd

Landmark

The Claudius Gateway

100 yd

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

200 yd

Church

St Helen's Chapel

200 yd

Landmark

The Minories Galleries

200 yd

Landmark

Bourne Mill

1.2 mi

Landmark

Colchester's Natural History Museum

200 yd

Landmark

Colchester Town Hall

200 yd

Landmark

St. John's Abbey Gate

200 yd

Church

Lion Walk United Reformed Church

200 yd

Parks

Highwoods Country Park

1.3 mi

Landmark

Dutch Quarter

1.1 mi

Church

Church of St Leonard at the Hythe

100 yd

Church

St Anne's, Colchester

100 yd

Landmark

Church of St James and St Paul

100 yd

Landmark

The Minories

100 yd

Landmark

Xtreme Gaming

200 yd

Landmark

All Saints Museum

200 yd

Church

St Anne's Hall

100 yd

Rollerworld

100 yd

little monkys

100 yd

Chocolate Studio

100 yd

Ramprage

100 yd

Restaurant

Zara's Fish Bar

200 yd

Restaurant

Cafe Bellissimo

200 yd

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FAQ about Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

How far is the city center from the perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Colchester city center is reachable within a 15-minute walk from the perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel.

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel hotel?

Attractions that are worth your attention include University of Essex Colchester Campus (around 25 minutes' walk from Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel hotel) as well as Colchester Castle Park, located 19 minutes' walk away.

Does the Colchester hotel have parking on site?

Yes, the Colchester hotel offers public parking on site.

Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?

Best restaurants near the hotel include Rice 'N' Spice and Waitrose Cafe, placed 500 feet from the property and merely a 6-minute walk away respectively.

What time is check-in and check-out at the perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Guests of the perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at the Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

The price for a room in the Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel starts at £85.

What payment methods are available in the perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

At the perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, guests can pay using Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at the Colchester hotel?

Most rooms of the Colchester hotel include an air conditioner and ironing facilities as well as an electric kettle and a coffee maker and a laptop-compatible safe provided for guests' security.

Is the Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel accessible to people with disabilities?

Yes, rooms with accessible facilities, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair access are provided at the Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel for guests with special needs.

Does the perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offer facilities for business travelers?

The perfect Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel conveniently features a laptop and laptop charging safes as well as a business center on-site.