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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

★★★ East Street, Colchester, GB

8 guest rating· 2231 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comforts

Charming Accommodations : Experience a blend of history and modernity in our rooms, featuring oak beams and contemporary amenities like free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.

Gastronomic Delights : Indulge in home-produced meals made from seasonal ingredients at our hotel restaurant and Tudor Bar with cozy log fires.

Convenient Amenities : Enjoy a hearty breakfast daily and unwind at the bar open from 5.30PM to 10.30PM, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Colchester.

Ready to immerse yourself in the historic charm of Colchester? Book your stay at Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel now!

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Sleeps 3 · 19 m² · Double bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>201 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Digital channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, 24-hour room service, and free bottled water</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, and rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room with Double and Single Beds - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 3 · 19 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The family room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Double Room with Single Bed

Sleeps 3 · 19 m² · Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

The triple room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Double Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

The double room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Executive Double Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Feature Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Single Room - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 1 · 12 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

The single room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Bar
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Smoke alarms
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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East Street, Colchester, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say82231 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Excellent food+ Charming atmosphere− Noisy room− Cold bar area
Cleanliness7.8
Service8.8
Location7.8
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.8
Value for Money7.8

So British

9.0

Nous avons adoré le charme très British de notre vaste et très confortable chambre. Très belle hôtellerie pleine d'histoire. . Excellent petit déjeuner

− Escalier assez incommode pour accéder aux chambres

Françoise · FR · 2026-07-25

A very good choice.

9.0

Very comfortable bed. Old world room was a good change from the basic hotel room. E xcellent breakfast with very attentive staff.

Len · AU · 2026-07-25

Guest review

8.0

Locatie uitstekend. Te voet 10minuten naar centrum. Personeel uitermate behulpzaam Ontbijt zeer uitgebreid

Hilde · BE · 2026-07-24

Guest review

9.0

Lovely old building with amazing character. Great breakfast too.

Hutchinson · GB · 2026-07-24

Nice location for a visit to Colchester

7.0

We used the restaurant and the food was good.

− The flood lights in the car park lite our room up at night

Tony W · GB · 2026-07-23

It was not immediately possible to say ok as the breakfast was very poor

5.0

Original

− Nothing

Trevor · GB · 2026-07-22

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.

People 2 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.