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Hotel Overview

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, air-conditioning, 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.

The Best Western Rose & Crown in Colchester was awarded Best Small Hotel in Essex.

Guest Rooms

Popular rooms offered at this hotel.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Policies

Pet Policy
No pets allowed Guide and hearing dogs only
Child Policy
Up To Two Children Free (Age 12 And Under) For Every Two Paying Adults In Existing Bedding. Meal Charges May Apply.

Location

Hotel location and the surrounding area

Nearby Attractions

Area Business

  • 3.00 mile(s) from Flaktwoods Uk
  • 3.00 mile(s) from Severalls Industrial Park
  • 3.20 mile(s) from Colchester Football Club

Attractions

  • 0.10 mile(s) from Rollerworld, Exciting Maple rollerlink and Quaser
  • 0.50 mile(s) from Colchester Castle & Park, Historic building and museum surrounding park
  • 0.50 mile(s) from Natural History Museum
  • 1.00 mile(s) from The Mercury Theatre
  • 2.00 mile(s) from University of Essex
  • 5.00 mile(s) from Colchester Zoo
  • 5.00 mile(s) from Layer Marney Tower, The tallest Tudor gatehouse, including children's petting area for farmyard animals
  • 5.00 mile(s) from Dedham & Constable Countr, Beautiful landscapes where John Carpenter painted
  • 5.00 mile(s) from Beth Chatto Gardens, Growers of unusal and planting schemes
  • 10.00 mile(s) from Colne Valley Steam Museum, Family museum featuring special days with Thomas The Tank Engine

Dining

  • Oak Room, on premises, Full Service, International, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Contemporary Casual Dining Lunch: noon to 2 p.m. Sunday to Saturday. Dinner: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday evenings. Last orders 15 mins before closing.
  • Tudor Bar Brasserie, on premises, Brasserie, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. is in the oldest part of the building. Oak beamed walls and a glorious log fire at the center, create a warm and friendly atmosphere. The Brasserie is informal, and the cuisine would be described as traditional with a modern twist.

Nearby Cities

  • 40 mile(s) from Cambridge
  • 62 mile(s) from London

Transportation

  • 0.20 mile(s) from Arriva Bus Station
  • 2.00 mile(s) from Colchester Railway Station
  • 75.00 mile(s) from London Heathrow Airport
  • 40.00 mile(s) from London Stansted Airport
  • 70.00 mile(s) from London Gatwick International Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester offer free breakfast?
The Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester offers breakfast at a nominal fee
Q. Is the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester Pet Friendly?
No, the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester is not pet friendly
Q. What time is Check-in at the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester?
Check-in time at the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester is 2:00 P.M.
Q. What time is Check-out at the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester?
Check-out time at the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester is 11:00 A.M.
Q. Does the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, we offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and all guest rooms.  
Q. Does the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester have a pool?
No, we do not have a pool
Q. Does the Best Western The Rose And Crown Colchester have a fitness center?
No, we do not have a fitness center.