Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Property class: 3

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Located close to Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Castle Museum, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is ￥10,506
￥12,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a remote control, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A large bed with a wooden headboard, two patterned pillows, and a quilted bedspread.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two red pillows, two wall-mounted lamps, and two framed landscape paintings above the bed.

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand with a lamp, a television on a wooden stand, and a chair.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a checkered headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a phone.

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand with drawers.

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a red pillow, a bedside table with a phone, and a chair.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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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

  • A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.
    Colchester Castle Park
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.
    Colchester Town Hall
    3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • A historic brick building with a large tree in front, a modern glass structure labeled 'Mercury Theatre', and a statue on top of the glass structure.
    Mercury Theatre
    4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Essex
    5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    16 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min walk
  • Beijing
    2 min walk
  • Foresters Arms
    12 min walk
  • Subway
    5 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 banquet hall
    • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
    • 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

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: REST. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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 on-site 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 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

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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 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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

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 Sep 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on Oct 4, 2026 start from ￥10,506, 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. 325 out of 786 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 786 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 786 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 786 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 786 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean spacious room. Great parking facilities. Great location. Interesting history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very happy , staff helpful, breakfast was suberb
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is about a 15 minute walk from the town. It is in an old building so has charm and historic interest. Staff were helpful and friendly and rooms and common areas clean amd well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was rather an interested stay as the place itself is a bit historical, so if your are not into this type of places, not bother to go. I found it to be very interesting. The rooms was decent and the breakfast was great. Staff was very helpful every step of the way. The in-house Portuguese restaurant is a MUST. Their wings was so good. Make sure to try them..:P
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole place was very well staffed as was my friends wedding They looked after us from the beggining to end of the trip. Room and bed were very comfortable and very clean , highly recommend for a wedding venue
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very old property but well maintained a little too far ouut of town but parking was perfect and breakfast perfect as out of season mid week hotel not full so no early bar etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good Good food optiond
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and comfortable with all we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast had variety of options. Well located, 15 min walk up to castle area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , short walk into town . Lovely historic building, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel but no evening food was served / available so we had to go out after a long journey. Could not fault the staff and our room, nor our breakfast the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good , check in check out Breakfast was nice , i didnt use the bar area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old property, does show some signs of wear and tear which is understandable. Good car parking facilities. There was no food available when we stayed,(except breakfast which was good) but there are many good restaurants in the area. A pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Nice place to stay on Christmas Eve.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was noisy but the night staff were excellent at finding a replacement immediately, despite the late hour and a busy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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