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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

8.9
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Parking on site
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Located within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the center of historic Colchester. The Rose and Crown offers guests both modern and oak-beamed rooms, which all include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, and private bathrooms. Food and drink at the Rose and Crown is provided at both the formal hotel restaurant and the Tudor Bar and Brasserie with its real log fires. All food is home-produced and made using seasonal ingredients. Kitchen is closed for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is unaffected and is served daily: Mon - Fri 6.30-9.30 / Sat - Sun and Bank Holidays 7.30 -10.30 Bar is open daily from 5.30PM - 10.30PM Please note that we hold functions, weddings, parties etc. On these occasions, our complimentary car park might be very busy and we might not have a space for you to park. There are some alternative car parks within walking distance of the hotel. *Please delete the whole section regarding to COVID.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Alan
United States United States
“The staff was friendly, breakfast was included for a reasonable price, and the location was OK – – not great, but not bad.”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, very helpful. Clean, comfortable room. Very interesting building”
Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was handy for what we wanted and really good price including parking , pretty clean and a nice old builing”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff is very welcoming and took very good care of me. I relocated to the UK and spent my first three weeks at Rose and Crown Hotel. Thank you all for a wonderful experience. My recommendation for newly weds - STAY AT THE ROSE AND CROWN! The...”
Alexios
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very charming old building with friendly and accommodating staff. Would stay again.”
Lindsey
United States United States
“An old historic building transformed into a hotel, I loved the odd hallways and archways but it could be an issue if you are taller, free parking, very hot water in the shower”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the historic character of the hotel. The room and bathroom were comfortable, clean and a good size. The full English breakfast was good, and the portions were just right. Staff throughout the stay were friendly and helpful.”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff, the atmosphere, the location, the breakfast”
Linn
Netherlands Netherlands
“One night stay during travel. Good location and decent hotel! Friendly personnel. Good breakfast!”
Trish
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely love the building, so beautiful & qaint”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $135. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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