The George of Colchester

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

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Bar (on property)
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Reception
Nestled near a train station, The George of Colchester offers a warm welcome with Cafe George serving light fare. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or unwind at the bar and enjoy in-room WiFi. Previous guests praise this hotel's helpful staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Mini Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
116 High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1TD

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bill's Colchester Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The George of Colchester

Hotel located in Dutch Quarter
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services at The George of Colchester. The on-site restaurant, Cafe George, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Is The George of Colchester pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The George of Colchester?

Self-parking is available for GBP 12.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The George of Colchester?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The George of Colchester?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The George of Colchester located?

Located in Dutch Quarter, this hotel is steps away from Xtreme Gaming, Colchester Castle Museum and Colchester Town Hall. Colchester Castle Park and Lion Walk Church are just steps away. Colchester Town Station is 7 minutes by foot and Colchester Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

The George of Colchester Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 617 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

8/10 Good

Graciela Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful hotel, food is great and the people that work there are very nice, We have the fortune to have a room with air conditioning, so if you go on summer time make sure you ask for one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As central as it gets. Walking distance to everything in Colchester. Very friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel room and the bar is stunning! But if you have a room overlooking the high street expect some noise especially on a Saturday night. This didn’t impact us as we were up late anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Shaheen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great local hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

les

Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glan

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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great nights sleep in a comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria A

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

Wonderful stay, as always

From checking in to checking out a lovely stay with friendly and helpful staff. Our evening meal was just as delicious as it was when we last stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

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

Just Perfect…

Booked last minute and was not disappointed.. lovely superior room .. most comfortable bed .. great shower .. lovely courteous staff Everything was excellent Looking forward to staying again on August 17th
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Good stay

Really lovely stay. Great interior design and incredible food. I’d book again :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The George is situated on the High Street in Colchester near the Castle and the art galleries - Firstsite and The Minories. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Located in great position in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very fun and historic hotel. It had a lovely bar and restaurant. It is close to mass transit and we were able to walk to the train station. Go visit the castle, there is a lot of history in there. The staff was wonderful and friendly. The rooms were great. We were able to walk to food and drinks.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great one night stay in a suite (free upgrade which was nice). Rooms lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice although coffee wasn’t great. The coffee in the room was lovely though. Really nice shampoo etc but the sachets aren’t very user friendly - would prefer refillable pumps to keep it eco friendly. Friendly staff on the reception desk. There is noise from outside crowds at night if staying in a front of hotel room but it wasn’t so bad that I wouldn’t stay again. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy room

Central location, friendly team on site, cosy room, shower hot but limescaled head, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024