Near Colchester Town Hall, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offers a warm welcome with a cozy bar and business center. Connect to WiFi, enjoy free self parking, and appreciate the helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Business center
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
Meeting room
Wedding services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Banquet hall
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Premium bedding
Free self parking
The current price is $58
$58
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Room options
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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
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
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
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
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
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
Highlights
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
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)
Enjoy your visit to Colchester with a stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and English breakfast is available daily. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Tudor Bar/Brasserie - This bar serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Colchester Castle Museum (14-min walk) and Colchester Town Hall (0.9 mi), along with firstsite (0.9 mi) and Colchester Castle Park (0.9 mi).
What's the area around Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel like?
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel is in the heart of Colchester, a short 14-minute walk from Colchester Castle Museum and 17 minutes' walk from Colchester Town Hall.
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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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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 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Few days in Colchester
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 15, 2024
stayed the loads of times very nice hotel and full of history
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
The room was large. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you to the hotel staff for helping us out!
Julija
Julija, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
One night stay
One night stay while we attended a charity ball near by.
Good accommodation, easy check-in.
colin
colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2025
Great Value for Money
The QOS from when I checked in until I left was excellent . Take a bow Sian, Rowena and Daniel also the two European ladies
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Excellent breakfast
loraine
loraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Nice, quaint hotel- staff are excellent. Great location
Christa
Christa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 12, 2024
The breakfast was very nice
Wayne
Wayne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
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.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2024
Quite nice historical hotel with a good management and staff😊
Uwe
Uwe, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 30, 2024
Okay
Cheap and you pay for what you get, clean but very old matress barely thick enough and skirting board replaced and not finished, bathroom tatty and in need of refurbishment
Faye
Faye, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 8, 2024
Good bed and breakfast. No other meals offered, but this is reflected in the reasonable price
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
It was a close walk to the center of colchester, and it was a beutiful hotell with a charming bar
Jesper
Jesper, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 4, 2024
Lovely staff and clean and tidy rooms
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Quick break to see family
Lovely room, nice welcome thank uou
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2024
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Great place to stay for a short visit
Friendly staff, quick and easy check-in, room very clean & well looked after. Thank you
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 30, 2024
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Mr Richard
Mr Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Staff Very helpful , breakfast brilliant, hope to book again
Mr Russell
Mr Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2024
Everything great
fernando
fernando, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent stay, was given upgraded room, staff were excellent, very good breakfast, would definitely return
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 4, 2024
Nice quaint looking pub although quiet. Room was generous for space and free parking with a straight forward walk into the centre of Colchester
nigel
nigel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2024
Old
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2024
Comfortable, good service, onsite parking, good breakfast.