Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Colchester Castle Museum

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor wedding
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 19 of 19 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 201 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Four Poster Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
East Street, Colchester, England, CO1 2TZ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Essex - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Hythe Station - 14 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East St Grill Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The New Town Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fridays Fish & Chips - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naka Thai - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Hotel near Colchester Castle Park
Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and firstsite, Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel provides a bar and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Croatian, English, French, German, Hungarian, Latvian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Tudor Bar/Brasserie

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel on Jul 20, 2025 start from $75.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester Town Hall, and firstsite. Colchester Castle Park and Mercury Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hythe Station is 14 minutes by foot and Colchester Town Station is 17 minutes.

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