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 centre
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 AU$113
AU$113
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Room options
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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
View all photos for Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
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
Highlights
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
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)
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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is 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 centre
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
Step-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
Hairdryer
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 only serves breakfast. 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
Cots/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 lifts.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 spaces 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 social distancing 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
17 Jan 2025
Few days in Colchester
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 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 traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
stayed the loads of times very nice hotel and full of history
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Dec 2024
Only stayed one night visiting family, a clean and comfortable hotel.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 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
8 Dec 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
8 Jan 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
4 Nov 2024
Excellent breakfast
loraine
loraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept 2024
Nice, quaint hotel- staff are excellent. Great location
Christa
Christa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2024
The breakfast was very nice
Wayne
Wayne, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Aug 2024
Quite nice historical hotel with a good management and staff😊
Uwe
Uwe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 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
8 Oct 2024
Good bed and breakfast. No other meals offered, but this is reflected in the reasonable price
John
John, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 Dec 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
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 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
4 Aug 2024
Lovely staff and clean and tidy rooms
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2024
Quick break to see family
Lovely room, nice welcome thank uou
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2024
Staff Very helpful , breakfast brilliant, hope to book again
Mr Russell
Mr Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 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 traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 July 2024
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Mr Richard
Mr Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Oct 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
21 June 2024
Excellent stay, was given upgraded room, staff were excellent, very good breakfast, would definitely return
Colin
Colin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2024
Everything great
fernando
fernando, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Sept 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
24 Apr 2024
Comfortable, good service, onsite parking, good breakfast.