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The George of Colchester

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Reception
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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116 High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1TD
  • Colchester Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mini Double Room

Mini Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Colchester

With a stay at The George of Colchester in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Essex and Xtreme Gaming. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Colchester Castle Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colchester Natural History Museum.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Colchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The George of Colchester

Hotel in Colchester with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
The George of Colchester offers 47 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Grab a bite to eat at Cafe George, a café which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cafe George - This café serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe George

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should contact the property directly for check-in and check-out details, using information contained in the booking confirmation.

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per day

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel George Colchester
George Colchester Inn
George Colchester
George Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Colchester
The George of Colchester Hotel Colchester

The George of Colchester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 580 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Double glazing is needed at the front of the property. I realise this is probably a listed building but extra sliding glass could be fitted. It was so noisy outside that even wearing ear plugs I got very little sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nights sleep in a comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MS Wing Han Lau

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

Room 310 is high!

It’s was and is a great hotel. Very clean great friendly staff and great location. My only qualm was I was in room 310 it’s in the eves of the building and the stairs are narrow and steep. If I was carry more than a few extra pounds or a big bag or suitcase I’d have struggled. As it was after a few wines I went up with great care. Beware of room 310 bonus was its huge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A

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

Wonderful stay, as always

From checking in to checking out a lovely stay with friendly and helpful staff. Our evening meal was just as delicious as it was when we last stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaheen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

Most amazing stat in a long time

A surprise treat for my husbands 40th and I couldn’t fault the hotel or their staff. We had the most amazing time and the rooms were absolutely stunning. Food was incredible and staff were so thoughtful and warming thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Winchester

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very fun and historic hotel. It had a lovely bar and restaurant. It is close to mass transit and we were able to walk to the train station. Go visit the castle, there is a lot of history in there. The staff was wonderful and friendly. The rooms were great. We were able to walk to food and drinks.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The George is situated on the High Street in Colchester near the Castle and the art galleries - Firstsite and The Minories. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Old Age Charm

Granted an upgrade without asking, quite a wonderful room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolyon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Didn’t have the greatest stay here. We upgraded to a suite and expected a bit more for what we had paid- it was a treat for us but didn’t really feel that special. We upgraded to a suite, which was great space, but was cold, felt unused and unloved. No shampoo/shower gel in the freezing cold bathroom. Understandably an old building- but the windows have no insulation or sound proofing and being on the high street this needs to be improved for warmth and noise pollution. So a noisy and cold room. Reception did try to improve the heat when we went out. Breakfast in the morning was dreadful. Service and standards were very poor. Tea and coffee but no cups, having to ask for cups, then milk, not given menus but asking what we wanted to order- then no cutlery and things missing off of the plate. Just all in all a very disappointing experience here- and not a cheap stay. Maybe staying at the back of the hotel would improve the noise early in the morning for future guests but it’s not somewhere I would recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Good stay

Really lovely stay. Great interior design and incredible food. I’d book again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Wonderful stay.

Excellent room and meal in the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was extremely busy with Christmas parties which meant we weren’t able to find a seat for a drink. Apart from this, the hotel didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellently situated on the high street. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room and facilities were ideal. My only criticism of the room is that the lighting could have been better. There were lots of lamps but they did not give enough light.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024