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About the Hotel

Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX

Location

The Holiday Inn Express Colchester is strategically located just off the A12, six miles from the center of Colchester. Guests can reach Stansted Airport in approximately 45 minutes by car, while Colchester Station, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street, is a 15-minute drive away. The nearby seaside resorts of Clacton-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea are accessible within half an hour.

Accommodations

This hotel offers 101 guest rooms, all equipped with black-out shades, a flat-screen TV, and complimentary tea and coffee supplies. Rooms include options for connecting rooms and accommodate guests with accessibility needs. Power showers and a pillow menu provide additional comfort for guests.

Dining

The Express Start Breakfast buffet ensures a great start to the day, featuring hot items like bacon, scrambled eggs, and sausages alongside a selection of pastries. Guests can enjoy light meals throughout the day in the Great Room lounge, with the bar open until 1 AM. Outdoor seating is available for patrons wishing to enjoy a drink on the patio during favorable weather.

Business Services

Three naturally lit meeting rooms are available, accommodating up to 38 guests for corporate events or gatherings. The business center provides printing, copying, and scanning services to support business needs. Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel, ensuring seamless connectivity.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Families can enjoy nearby attractions such as Colchester Zoo, only 15 minutes from the hotel, featuring over 270 species of animals. The hotel welcomes pets, accommodating service animals and ensuring families can travel with their furry companions. Activities suitable for children, including nearby amusement options, enhance the family experience.

Highlights

Location: 15 minutes from Colchester Zoo

Rooms: 101 guest rooms with black-out shades

Dining: Express Start Breakfast buffet

Business: 3 meeting rooms for 38 guests

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19 m² 
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2 persons
19 m² 
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24 m² 
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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
Colchester 7.0 km
Airports
London Stansted (STN) 58.7 km
London Southend (SEN) 71.1 km
Train
Colchester Town Railway Station 7.3 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
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Birchwood Road, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO7 6HX
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