Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester
East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TZ Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester
Within walking distance of Colchester town centre, this 14th-century posting house, restored over the centuries, is within easy reach of East Anglia's historic ... more
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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Hotel Description
Within walking distance of Colchester town centre, this 14th-century posting house, restored over the centuries, is within easy reach of East Anglia's historic sights.
Sleep in a 14th-century room with modern amenities. There are historic oak-beamed rooms in the original house, and contemporary rooms in the new wing.
All rooms are en suite and have a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels.
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Reviews from recent guests...
" Excellent, no complaints at all. "
says Ian from Gloucester, GB
8/10 Overall rating
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Room Details
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Double Room
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rate includes up to 2 people

All our rooms are en-suite. Some are situated in the older part with oak beams and full of traditional character, others are in the newer part with a contemporary feel.
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Romantic package
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rate includes up to 2 people
A four-poster room with full character. Romantic package is inclusive of room service, full English breakfast, a bottle of House champagne and handmade chocolates.
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Single Room
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rate includes up to 1 person

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Guest Services
- General: Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant, Heating, Luggage Storage, Bar, Gay Friendly, Parking, Newspapers, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
- Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Fax/Photocopying, Laundry, Bridal Suite, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service.
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Restaurants and Bars

The hotel's Oak Room restaurant offers traditional food in a contemporary setting with a relaxed atmosphere and good service. The hotel's Tudor Bar is great for a more informal meal and offers a more casual menu. The bar offers the hotel's own Rose and Crown real ale and offers a relaxed atmosphere, with a roaring log fire in the cold winter. Both of the hotel's dining areas are situated in the older part of the hotel and boast beautiful original features, such as ancient wood beams.
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Area Information
The hotel is within 10 minutes’ walk of the very centre of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. The hotel is just a 15-minute drive from Constable Country, where you can hire boats and gently row down the river from Flatford, where Constable painted the famous Mill, to Dedham. There are many antique shops and tea rooms in the area and Colchester Zoo is close by the hotel. The Beth Chatto Gardens are 10 minutes’ drive away and, for the young at heart, Rollerworld is just across the road from the hotel.
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Hotel Policies
Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
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Cards accepted at the hotel:
- Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, American Express
- Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
- Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed.
- Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
- Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
- Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
- Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester - Directions
From London: Take junction 28 off the m25 onto the a12 (e). Then take the Colchester Central exit onto the a133. Straight over the next two roundabouts leading onto Cowdray Avenue. At the double roundabout take a right at the first roundabout and then straight across at the second roundabout. The entrance to the hotel is a few hundred metres down on the left. From Ipswich: From a12 take exit for Colchester North onto a1232; follow the Ipswich road for approximately 2 - 3 miles, until you approach a double roundabout. Straight over both roundabouts following the Ipswich road. The entrance to the hotel is a few hundred meters down on the left. By rail: Just a 3/4 hr ride by intercity train from London's Liverpool Street Station. Colchester is well served by two local railway stations: Colchester Town (St. Botolphs) and Colchester North. By air: Stansted International Airport, off the a12, is approximately 40 miles away.
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