The George Hotel Colchester

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.3

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel features an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting facilities. Rooms at George Hotel feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all include an private bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided. Breakfast is served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialties and guests can enjoy a range of spirits in the lounge bar throughout the day. George Hotel lies 328 feet from Colchester's Town Hall, surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is located 40 mi from London's city center and Cambridge is 39 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Yellowsunflower094
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was clean and tidy. Beds were comfy. Bathroom was clean. Reception was friendly and helped with any queries.”
Nancy
Spain Spain
“I loved the variety of common areas plus outdoor spaces where you could sit to enjoy drinks from a well-equipped and well-staffed bar. The location of the hotel was great as we could walk there from the train station and also walk to the...”
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was very convenient and Staff were great.”
Jessica
United States United States
“First time visiting the UK it had an authentic and historical feeling.”
Beatrice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect .The hotel itself is fascinating, lots of character and comfy sofas. The restaurant was good and the staff very friendly and helpful A nice upgrade when we had a problem in our initial room was much appreciated.Overall...”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The beds were really comfy , shower was amazing and had everything in room that you need iron , hairdryer clean towels very impressed. Location was brilliant as going to wedding at the town hall.”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A gorgeous and characterful property with cool interior design that vibes well with the age of the building.”
Chris
Canada Canada
“Everything, location was great, historic building, it was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant/ bar good .”
Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is in an excellent location with a good car park. The interior is interesting, well-designed and inviting. Staff were friendly and helpful (I asked to move to a room at the back of the hotel, away from the main road, which was...”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful staff so friendly and accommodating and great venue for my dear mothers wake x”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The George Hotel Colchester

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

The George Hotel Colchester takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The maximum number of rooms accepted per individual booking for any same arrival date is 5. Any booking over 5 rooms will be deemed a group reservation and subject to the property's group terms and conditions and different cancellation policies. Please contact the hotel directly for any reservations for 5 rooms or more.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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