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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ground Floor
140 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Top Floor, Bath Shower Combination)
140 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
155 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Top Floor)
140 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Top Floor)
155 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (Top Floor)
155 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground Floor
140 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
149 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Bath Shower Combination)
155 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
140 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walk-In Shower)
140 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor
161 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor
161 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds
140 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and health club

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel in Colchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.

Stay in one of 110 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.

Grab a bite to eat at Traders Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Colchester? This hotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Abbotts Lane, Colchester, England CO6 3QL

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 1356 square feet (126 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a spa tub, a sauna, and spa services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Express check-out
  • Free self parking
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Health club
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Food and water bowls
  • Conference space size (meters) - 126
  • Spa services on site
  • Number of meeting rooms - 5
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1356
  • Conference center
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Total number of rooms - 110
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Wedding services
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Latvian
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel offers 110 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Traders Bar and Grill - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property follows sanitization practices of Bureau Veritas (3rd party expert - Global)

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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