Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester
East Street, Colchester, CO1 2TZ
Guest Rating: 
4.0 / 5
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About Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel hotel
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.
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- Bar,
- Free Parking,
- Gay Friendly,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Newspapers,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Parking,
- Restaurant,
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
- Safety Deposit Box.
Services
- Breakfast in the Room,
- Bridal Suite,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Internet Services,
- Laundry,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Packed Lunches,
- Room Service,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
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.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
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.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Room information
All of the hotel’s comfortable and attractive rooms are well equipped, with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Whether you are exploring the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven. Irons and ironing board are available on request.
Double Room more info
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.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Romantic package more info
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.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Pay TV,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
Single Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Fan,
- Hairdryer,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Pay TV,
- Radio,
- Satellite TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock.
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.
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.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation