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The George of Colchester

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Courtyard
Reception
Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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116 High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1TD
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Mini Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located in Dutch Quarter, The George of Colchester is next to Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Museum. This 47-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Xtreme Gaming - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bill's Colchester Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The George of Colchester

Hotel in Colchester with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
The George of Colchester features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-in. Self parking is offered for GBP 12.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a banquet hall.
42-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, electric kettles, and desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe George

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should contact the property directly for check-in and check-out details, using information contained in the booking confirmation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel George Colchester
George Colchester Inn
George Colchester
George Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Hotel
The George of Colchester Colchester
The George of Colchester Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The George of Colchester?

The George of Colchester offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to The George of Colchester?

This hotel is situated in Dutch Quarter, just steps from Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Museum, and within a short walk of Colchester Town Hall. You'll also find Colchester Castle Park and Mercury Theatre less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The George of Colchester?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 12.00 per day. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does The George of Colchester include a casino on the premises?

No, The George of Colchester doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The George of Colchester?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The George of Colchester?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and city views.

Does The George of Colchester have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The George of Colchester have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The George of Colchester serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Cafe George.

Will The George of Colchester allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The George of Colchester though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The George of Colchester?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The George of Colchester?

The closest major airport to The George of Colchester is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 23.9 mi away. Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 27.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The George of Colchester?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The George of Colchester.

Reviews

The George of Colchester Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 628 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Glan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was totally unsuitable. The pictures are far too flattering and hide a number of improtantbissues such as steep dangerous stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovelybhistoric building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely old property, lots of character and charm. Staff are friendly and welcoming, some I feel are under pressure from senior management, It feels like they are short staffed. Which adds pressure to the rest. But they cope with a smile. Be nice to see more staff which would definitely increase the customer experience and enjoyment. Word of mouth is the biggest compliment to any business. Thank you to all the staff on the front line.
The old character
Don’t expect a lift
Old charm
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Bad check in.

Not a good start when we turned up at 2.45pm to be told our room when wasn’t ready when check in is from 2pm. We were asked to wait in the check in area for our room to become available but the receptionist couldn’t give us a time frame. You would think that the hotel would offer complimentary drinks under these circumstances. The room was ok apart from the bed was a bit too hard for our liking. The last thing was when we returned from a nearby concert around 10.40pm for a quick night cap to be told the bar was closed apart from the two sitting people sitting in there with full drinks. You would think as a hotel that the bar would be open for patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the ancientness of the building; the bed was really comfy and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful but the room was really small
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Libby

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay again. Staff very friendly. Lovely food. The hotel was really busy as they had two weddings during our stay. The cleanliness however was not up to its previous standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

Right in the City centre

Staff were very good. The carpark took some finding. Do your homework. Not the hotels fault, council have blocked most access roads with bollards.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor Hotel

In my opinion, The George has seriously gone down hill. Very poor service. Breakfast average. If you are a smoker, you now have to go outside the front of hotel, they have stopped it in their garden area. I woke in night. Went down. Night porters kissing and socialising up with young girls. I was told to go outside in street for ciggie and the door was shut and locked. Dogends everywhere, broken glass and was approached by many drunks. Pouring with rain and nowhere to sit. Took cups from room in morning down with coffee and staff in diner refused to take them at breakfast, we were told to take them back to room. Staff very miserable and quite rude. Room ok and bed comfortable, but teo hairdryers in room, none worked. Called reception to change and no answer twice. Had to go down to get replacement ourselves and they said they were Breakfast average, not hot and too busy to answer phone, but they knew we called.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
The stair carpet looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned since I last visited 20 years ago and the headboard was equally stained. The staff were lovely and the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

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

Comfortable Stay with Great Facilities

Stayed for one night and had a great experience overall. The hotel has an impressive reception area, along with a stylish bar and restaurant. The room was very spacious and spotless. The corridor could get a bit noisy at times with guests returning from nights out, but that’s to be expected. We stayed during a heatwave, so air conditioning would’ve been a bonus, but it wasn’t a major issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, Newbury Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful property with history. The staff were amazing and the breakfast delicious… highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great stay

Lovely hotel. We stayed only for one night but the room was lovely and cosy, beautiful old beams but clean and modern bathroom as well. Bed was super comfy. Didn't stay for breakfast as was a flying visit but it was reasonably priced (£12) so would try it if we stay again! A little noisy in the morning as you can hear doors slamming but nothing that bothered us, no noise at night that we heard! We also had a few pints in the pub in the evening which was lovely, didn't eat there but the food looked great! Parking was £12 behind the hotel for 24 hours, not that easy to find but safe when you get there. Overall, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

graham

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second stay at The George. Our room was amazing especially as it had A/C on what was a very hot day. Stairs are a challenge with suitcases but expected with the age of the property. Bar and breakfast staff were abrupt but we put it down to the heat! All other staff were very good we will come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was lovely and well presented, staff were not overly helpful or friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

les

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025