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Drapers Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of East Anglian Railway Museum

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Terrace/patio
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Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | View from room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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53 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, England, CO6 2PB
  • East Anglian Railway Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Colchester Zoo
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

Located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from East Anglian Railway Museum, Drapers Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Hedingham Castle. This 3.5-star hotel has 7 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • East Anglian Railway Museum - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 18 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 18 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Layer Marney Tower - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Chappel and Wakes Colne Station - 6 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Horse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lion - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Colchester Brewery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drapers Hotel

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of East Anglian Railway Museum
Drapers Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. Other amenities at this golf hotel include a terrace and a TV in a common area.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and portable fans. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fox and Firkin

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Drapers Hotel?

Drapers Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Drapers Hotel?

This hotel is located in Colchester, close to Hedingham Castle, East Anglian Railway Museum, and Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum. You'll also find Milbank Stadium and Paycockes within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Drapers Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Drapers Hotel have a casino?

No, Drapers Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Drapers Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Drapers Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include a soaking tub and free Internet access along with 2 bars.

Does Drapers Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Drapers Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Drapers Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Drapers Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Drapers Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Drapers Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Drapers Hotel?

The closest major airport to Drapers Hotel is Stansted Airport (STN), which is 26.5 mi away (41 minutes by car). Another top airport is London (SEN-Southend), which is around 24.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Drapers Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Drapers Hotel.

Reviews

Drapers Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking, no breakfast at property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Very comfortable room very clean and also friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ivan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is none existent. 5 spaces at pub. Public parking 800yrds away. Not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unusual and quirky room.Decorated really well.Above a pub but quiet. Only quibble, no one around when checking out as pub closed at 10 am.No instructions where to leave the keys.Had to leave them in the door lock.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, loved the décor, bed comfortable and great value for money. Ease of registering, staff friendly and polite. My room had a fridge, which is so helpful. Despite and event on below my room, I heard nothing, really quiet. I booked due to location for my work, will definitely be booking again. Only downside: parking, due to working late, the car park was busy twice, the first night a customer in the bar offered to move her car and the second evening the owner moved their car for me to park - as I said amazing venue. I believe if you arrived at a normal work time, this would not be an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

BRENDA

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception staff dismissive & unwelcoming. No longer serves breakfast & dining room closed Monday & Tuesday but no indicated on website - would not have booked had I known. Room clean but curtains very old & weary.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, bed was comfy and location was good. Staff were pleasant. Hardly any parking though. Nice stay although shame there is no breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
I chose to stay here given the high score and positive reviews left by others. I must say my experience was not the best. It started with parking issues. I arrived to find the car park is tiny and can really only fit about 4 cars in it (5 at a squeeze) and was full. Not knowing the area I had no idea what my options were. I could see that there is allocated street parking but all of this was full too. I had to find somewhere to pull over and call the property. I was directed to a public non-paying car park situated behind them - having arrived there that was full. I went back to the hotel where a very friendly member of staff got one of the regulars to move their car to let me in the car park as they could not advise me what any other option was. I was shown to my room which was quirky but quite small. I wasn’t given any instructions about use of the wi-if or what the arrangements were for leaving keys in the morning and had to ask 2 different members of staff to get the correct information. The bed was comfortable but there was a constant noise in the room all night which sounded like a fan or something, so I didn’t have the best sleep. In the morning, the water pressure was terrible in the shower and the water was not hot - just warm at best. Also the water did not drain away. Overall not great - would I stay again, unfortunately not.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place , friendly staff and super comfortable and clean room . Would def go back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A value for money, spacious, clean and well appointed room in an old pub. Our room had a bath as well as shower. Good pub food. Staff were friendly and efficient. It is an old pub so it has steep stairs, creaky floorboards and some noise from patrons but that comes with the venue. Free parking was available but limited parks at the pub itself. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

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