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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel, walk to University of Essex

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

Located in Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is just steps from University of Essex and a 3-minute drive from Beth Chatto Garden. This upscale hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Museum and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include a picnic area and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy British cuisine at the brasserie, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Wivenhoe House Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Picnic area
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Designated smoking areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting rooms
  • Total number of rooms - 40
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

The brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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; cash is not accepted

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

Hotel Names

  • Wivenhoe House Hotel Colchester
  • Wivenhoe House Hotel
  • Wivenhoe House Colchester
  • Wivenhoe House
  • Wivenhoe House Hotel Hotel
  • Wivenhoe House Hotel Colchester
  • Wivenhoe House Hotel Hotel Colchester

We should mention

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.

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