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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Visitors explore the charm of this historic town before returning to the inviting hotel where attentive staff create a welcoming atmosphere for relaxation.

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Located near Colchester Town Hall, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel welcomes travelers with a cozy bar and practical business center. Guests enjoy WiFi, free self-parking, and staff whose helpfulness consistently impresses previous visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is ￥10,845
￥13,014 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

Room options

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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 | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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 | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Colchester, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is in the city center. 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
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CO1 2TZ, England, Colchester, East Street

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park featuring a park and heritage architecture
    Colchester Castle Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colchester showing heritage architecture
    Colchester Town Hall
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Colchester featuring theater scenes and a city
    Mercury Theatre
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Essex
    4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beijing
    2 min walk
  • Goat & Boot
    7 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min walk
  • The Artillery Man
    17 min walk
  • New Town Tavern
    18 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 center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • A porter/bellhop, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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-authorize 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)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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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 Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on Apr 12, 2026 start from ￥10,845, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 735 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and pretty well-kept property. The staff were fantastic and the ambience was delightful. I was surprised at how modern the room was, but it was in one of the more modern wings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value and comfortable stay at the Rose and Crown Hotel for our weekend break in Colchester. Clean room, friendly staff, lovely historic building.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

iona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a lovely stay room was comfy clean and plenty of lovely condiments
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean, good location for transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the rustic look and feel of the hotel. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was modern with a rain shower. It is just a short wark to the town centre, which is a bonus. If I am back to Colchester I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly customer service, ideal location, will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the stay

A recently renovated room and bathroom that was spacious, clean and comfortable. Walking distance to shopping and food precinct with a variety of shops, cafes and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed as part of my daughter’s 21st. Ideal for Castle Park and centre. Did not disappoint
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good old building reaconditiined. Good service on breakfast, not so good on front desk, just ok. Área near the downtown, at walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Great stay , good breakfast and good accommodation and facilities and would recommend ,thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed the loads of times very nice hotel and full of history
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, old rustic so much history
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night visiting family, a clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, good service, onsite parking, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite nice historical hotel with a good management and staff😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Very helpful , breakfast brilliant, hope to book again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, was given upgraded room, staff were excellent, very good breakfast, would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

One night stay while we attended a charity ball near by. Good accommodation, easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value in central Colchester

Accommodated early check in (had to ring the morning of stay to check), clean comfortable rooms (pillows nice and firm) - overall great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Lovely building, but with all the required modern appliances in the rooms. We had a really comfortable one nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dizzey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with so much history and the staff are very welcoming, they were always happy to help. There cooked breakfast was great and cooked to your preference. Our room was noisy however we have addressed this with the hotel who welcomed our feedback
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

loraine

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025