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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Museum

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Bar (on property)
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Point of interest
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ
  • The Minories Galleries
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Xtreme Gaming
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Colchester

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel puts you in the heart of Colchester, within a 20-minute stroll of Colchester Castle Museum and Colchester Town Hall. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The Tudor Bar/Brasserie is open for breakfast. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Colchester hotel include firstsite and Colchester Castle Park.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East St Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fridays Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naka Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Museum
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and a meeting room are available. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel also features 24-hour room service, express check-out, and a front desk safe. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Croatian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Tudor Bar/Brasserie

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Yep, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on 9 Mar 2025 start from NZ$124.44, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

The closest beach to Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is St. Osyth Beach (16.8 km).

What makes Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel.

Does Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, English brekkie is on offer weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

No, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 652 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 652 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 652 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 652 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 652 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harlie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely wouldn't recommend
Initially was given a room in the original part of the hotel which was a very nice old tudor style building and room. Unfortunately I got in and found I had no running water. There was no maintenence person on site so had to move rooms to the annex. This room turned out to be a twin instead of the double I'd booked, so I had to move rooms again. This final room was part of the newer section too, but had paint peeling off the walls in both the bathroom and bedroom, had poor quality windows so the road noise was loud and the bathroom heating wouldn't turn off so it was like a sauna. Overall not a good hotel, but reception did help without fuss.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After booking a room with a shower over bath in error (my fault, partner visually impaired at the minute) staff were very helpfull in relocating us in a room with a walk in shower. Very pleased with the new room and breakfast next morning was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manish, Nuneaton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Simon, Indian Land

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a lovely old building and seems clean and comfortable. Staff helpful. I have no complaints about hotel itself. But the shower was hard to adjust and I nearly got scalded. Also hard to get into if you are older (as I am.) It's in a tub with high sides and no decent grab handles. (Also one tiny piece of soap to be shared between wash basin and shower! Is there soap rationing?)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John, Litcham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bed and breakfast. No other meals offered, but this is reflected in the reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Such an amazing beautiful 700 year old hotel! I can not complain,the only one thing is they don’t serve evening meals etc. The staff are lovley,especially the barman Mario,very polite guy. I would definately stay here again,very clean and around 30 carpark spaces with lighting and cctv.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa, Stephenville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quaint hotel- staff are excellent. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suminda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick break to see family
Lovely room, nice welcome thank uou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, including lots of space, a bathroom with bath and shower and his and hers wash basins. and a comfortable fourposter bed. The bar closes quite ealry (about 10pm when I was there) and there was no restaurant/food service in the evening. The breakfast was excellent. The area can be a bit noisy with traffic and a railway level crossing nearby but, to be honest, this wasn't noticeable when sleeping The TV was a bit dated and the remote control probably needs replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Recent business trip
Clean room and mattress felt not very new. No dinner available so wasnt particularly clear when rushing to book a hotel for business trip Instant coffee only available and no real coffee for breakfast which was disappointing and sent a poached egg back as was over cooked but corrected swiftly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint looking pub although quiet. Room was generous for space and free parking with a straight forward walk into the centre of Colchester
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan-Marc

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024