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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Popular Amenities

Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel Room Options

Standard Room

140 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Twin BedMore details

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

155 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

149 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

155 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa BedMore details

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Ground Floor

161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

140 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Ground Floor

161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

155 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details

About this property

Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel

Near Colchester Zoo


With a stay at Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel in Colchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. This family-friendly hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Birch Grove Golf Club and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Manifest Theatre.


Stay in one of 110 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.


Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.


Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Colchester? This hotel has 1356 square feet (126 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Colchester Zoo - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Birch Grove Golf Club - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Manifest Theatre - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
High Woods Country Park - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Colchester Golf Club - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Firstsite - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Dutch Quarter - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Colchester Castle Park - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Headgate Theatre - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Tenpin Bowling Colchester - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Colchester Arts Centre - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Jumbo Water Tower - 7 km / 4.3 mi
Mercury Theatre - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Colchester Town Hall - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Tymperleys Clock Museum - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
London (SEN-Southend) - 60.1 km / 37.3 mi
Stansted Airport (STN) - 47.6 km / 29.6 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel is Stansted Airport (STN).



Languages

German, Lithuanian, English, Latvian, Polish

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Gym
Spa
Business services
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Pool
Bar
Housekeeping
Room service

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Free self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common areas

  • A restaurants

  • A bar/lounges

  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities

  • Television

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Conference space

  • Conference space size (feet) - 1356

  • Conference space size (meters) - 126

  • Number of meeting rooms - 5

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Number of indoor pools - 1

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Conference space

  • Spa services on site

  • Full-service spa

  • Spa treatment room(s)

  • Steam room

  • Sauna

  • Conference space size (feet) - 1356

  • Conference space size (meters) - 126

Languages spoken

  • German

  • Lithuanian

  • English

  • Latvian

  • Polish

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Internet access in public areas - high speed

  • Wheelchair accessible parking

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests. Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • 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

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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