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The flag

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to University of Essex

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Restaurant
Exterior
Standard Room
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reception
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Colchester Rd, Colchester, England, CO7 9HS
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeth Chatto Garden4 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Park6 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)57 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

Really impressed with this hotel!
Sam
May 8, 2024
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Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Colchester

Located in Colchester, The flag is in the historical district and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at High Woods Country Park and Dedham Vale, while Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights. Colchester Natural History Museum and Tenpin Bowling Colchester are also worth visiting.
Visit our Colchester travel guideOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • University of Essex - 9 min walk
  • Beth Chatto Garden - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 6 min drive
  • Colchester Town Hall - 8 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Wivenhoe Station - 3 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ye Olde Albion - 9 min drive
  • Sullivans Fish & Chip Shop - 6 min drive
  • Bambu Vietnamese - 4 min drive
  • Top Bar - 4 min drive
  • Subway - 4 min drive

About this property

The flag

Upscale hotel in the historical district
Close to University of Essex, The flag provides free continental breakfast, a corner/local shop and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests are recommended to download the property's The Flag Wivenhoe mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 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

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The flag
The flag Hotel
The flag Colchester
The flag Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is The flag pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The flag ?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The flag on 6 Jun 2024 start from €152.15, 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 The flag ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The flag ?

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

What time is check-out at The flag ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The flag located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from University of Essex and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Beth Chatto Garden. High Woods Country Park and Colchester Visitor Information Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km). Colchester Wivenhoe Station is 23 minutes by foot.

The flag Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really impressed with this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly , the vibe was cool & fresh & welcoming.The interior was comfortable with a relaxed ambience.Would reccommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
short stay
Lovely staff, feels brand new, peaceful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely!
Lovely stay with gorgeous continental breakfast. Room was great except only one hook on back of door to hang clothes which is not enough. Would also like to see a shelf in shower for shampoo etc instead of having to place on the shower tray Perfect otherwise though
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

steve, st neots

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

steve, st neots

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here and am a regular. This last stay was ruined by lack of sleep. My room (4) was directly above the kitchen and someone was working in there noisily until 0130 when I went downstairs to find out how long the noise would continue.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very pleased to see The Flag given a new lease of life as a former local returning to visit family! The rooms are very well thought out, immaculately clean and beautifully decorated (compliments to the designer!). Bed was extremely comfortable. Biscuits, water jug and coffee machine were all lovely touches. Staff very friendly and helpful - clearly passionate about this place. Only minor negative was the en suite sliding door tends to slide back open, but should be an easy fix. Bar/restaurant very nice but a bit on the pricey side.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and helpful :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023