Near Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel in Colchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Essex and Dedham Vale. This hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 101 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Czech, Russian, Lithuanian, English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Self parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.8/10
Location
8.4/10
Recommendation
91.2%
Closest airports
London (SEN-Southend)
71.4 km / 44.3 mi
Stansted Airport (STN)
58.9 km / 36.6 mi
What's nearby
Dedham Vale
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Bridge Cottage
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
High Woods Country Park
5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Green Island Gardens Ardleigh
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Hollytrees Museum
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Colchester Visitor Information Centre
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
The Minories Galleries
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Tenpin Bowling Colchester
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Colchester Natural History Museum
7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Colchester Castle Park
7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Xtreme Gaming
8 km / 5 mi
Colchester Castle Museum
8.1 km / 5 mi
Lion Walk Church
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Roman Circus House
9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Self parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Television in common areas
Television
Family friendly
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Free newspaper
Languages spoken
Czech
Russian
Lithuanian
English
Polish
Romanian
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
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.
General Instructions
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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