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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Property class: 3

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Located close to Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is €73
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a remote control, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A large bed with a wooden headboard, two patterned pillows, and a quilted bedspread.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two red pillows, two wall-mounted lamps, and two framed landscape paintings above the bed.

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, a television on a wooden stand, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with a checkered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a phone.

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with drawers.

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red pillow, a bedside table with a phone, and a chair.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Colchester, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is in the city centre. Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Colchester Town Hall and Layer Marney Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to Colchester Zoo. Visit our Colchester travel guide
Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ

What's nearby

  • A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.
    Colchester Castle Park
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.
    Colchester Town Hall
    3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • A historic brick building with a large tree in front, a modern glass structure labeled 'Mercury Theatre', and a statue on top of the glass structure.
    Mercury Theatre
    4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Essex
    5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Hythe Station
    14 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Wise Monkeys
    14 min walk
  • Bill's Colchester Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Goat & Boot
    7 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    16 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

  • Hotel near Colchester Castle Park
  • Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a porter/bellboy
    • A banquet hall, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: REST. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 available for GBP 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on 6 Sept 2026 start from €73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum. Colchester Town Hall and firstsite are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hythe Station is 14 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 17 minutes.

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