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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $98
$82 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 17 - May 18

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East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 201 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Colchester

Centrally located in Colchester, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Essex and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Mercury Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • University of Essex - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beijing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪New Town Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 747 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good , check in check out Breakfast was nice , i didnt use the bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and pretty well-kept property. The staff were fantastic and the ambience was delightful. I was surprised at how modern the room was, but it was in one of the more modern wings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was noisy but the night staff were excellent at finding a replacement immediately, despite the late hour and a busy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Nice place to stay on Christmas Eve.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Even though they call themselves a hotel it is not. They serve breakfast in the morning then it basically closes until 5pm when the bar opens. You cannot even get a coffee or tea within these times. It has a very corporate feel, which is a shame because the original part of the building has so much charm
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you are over 5ft be prepared to get concussion ! I was in a room up stairs and had to walk around with my head down low beams a hazard (plenty of warning signs) but you easily forgotten at your peril Should be renamed the rose and smashed crown ;) Apart from that lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very friendly welcome and after that the staff were always smiling and helpful. The room was lovely, looking out onto the courtyard, and clean. The radiator in the bathroom wasn't working (we were offered a different room but declined as we'd already unpacked) and handrails in the bath would have been helpful but we managed. They are clearly gearing up for Christmas and the tree in reception was beautifully decorated. The hotel itself is 14th-century, quirky and full of character and history, just as we like it, so we had a very happy stay and plan to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and comfortable stay at the Rose and Crown Hotel for our weekend break in Colchester. Clean room, friendly staff, lovely historic building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

iona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a lovely stay room was comfy clean and plenty of lovely condiments
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean, good location for transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and bed fine, in the more modern wing. Breakfast very good, a shame hotel does not have lunch/evening restaurant. Reception desk is quite high and receptionist hidden, which gave a rather awkward welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Keir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
The Rose & Crown is a historic hotel that has charm and historical value. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be being patronised as much as it should. The rooms are warm, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly which are the most important points for me. The hotel is tired and could benefit from some modernisation. Facilities are also thin on the ground with the absence of a restaurant in the evening. On my last visit, i found that the bar had no draught ales and not even bar snacks. Sadly, i will probably try somewhere else that serves evening food for my next visit to Colchester.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swetlana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the rustic look and feel of the hotel. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was modern with a rain shower. It is just a short wark to the town centre, which is a bonus. If I am back to Colchester I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Love this hotel and stay here whenever visiting Colchester for weekends away. Very quaint with lots of charm and character. We always stay in older part of hotel and find the rooms much nicer there. Would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Bit disappointed

The room was very clean. The reception staff were brilliant also bar staff. Breakfast was a bit disappointing . Toast machine wasn’t working properly, going round 5 times and still not right. The waiter went to the kitchen with a slice of bread and returned with it toasted. When the full English arrived the sausage was nearly white. He took them away. We finished our breakfast. It was after breakfast after about 10 minutes he returned with them cooked but too late. On the whole really think the breakfast was not worth £15.95 each.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, St. Jacobs O

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a unique hotel! So much history. We throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed as part of my daughter’s 21st. Ideal for Castle Park and centre. Did not disappoint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JAVIER

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good old building reaconditiined. Good service on breakfast, not so good on front desk, just ok. Área near the downtown, at walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025