What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Colchester?

Motels typically offer lower rates compared to hotels, which makes them perfect if you're exploring around Colchester and sticking to a budget. A good option for overnight stays, these roadside accommodations come with simply furnished rooms, basic services and ample parking. Opt for a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay more for additional privacy, comfort and conveniences. Travelers can take advantage of things like free WiFi, gyms and business services at this kind of property.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Colchester?

Enjoy the free breakfast at St Botolphs Hotel Colchester . This 3-star stay in Colchester also comes with a cafe and free WiFi. Alternatively, pour yourself a cup of tea and fuel up at GreyFriars , which also offers a complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in Colchester have a pool?

Enjoy a little poolside relaxation and fun at Essex Golf & Country Club . Or switch from touring attractions to kicking back by the water at Peresteda Apartments . Both these 3-star stays with pools are situated in Colchester, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 57ºF at night to 70ºF during the day in July, the warmest period of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Colchester have an on-site restaurant?

Book a room in one of Expedia's Colchester escapes with an on-site restaurant and you won't have to venture far when you're feeling hungry. The George of Colchester and Colchester Boutique Hotel are two 3-star stays with this convenient perk on the menu. The first also features amenities like an electric car charging station and WiFi, while the second includes a garden and free WiFi.

Do any 3-star hotels in Colchester have WiFi?

Whether you'd like to keep in touch with loved ones, stream TV shows or access information on the go, browsing the web is easy at one of our 3-star hotels. You can sign in to the WiFi at Expedia's selection of properties such as St Nicholas Hotel and The George of Colchester .

What 3-star hotels in Colchester have parking?

Spend more time kicking back and less time searching for a space for your ride at a 3-star hotel with parking. The George of Colchester and St Nicholas Hotel are popular options in Colchester. Step away from the city for a day and discover new places farther afield. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are just two of the awesome attractions that are easy to get to by car from Colchester.

Do any 3-star hotels in Colchester have rooms with a kitchenette?

If you're thinking about an extended vacation in Colchester, book a room at Peresteda Apartments . With kitchen facilities to prepare your own food, you can save on restaurant bills and feel more at home at this 3-star property.

Colchester Castle in Colchester, Essex. Taken with a Nikon D40x and a Sigma 10-20mm wide-angle lens.

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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Stansted

Charlotte

$99 nightly

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Bishop's Stortford

frances

$80 nightly

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

Manuel

$58 nightly

Feb 7 - Feb 8

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

St Nicholas Hotel

Colchester

toni

$72 nightly

Jan 9 - Jan 10

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The Essex Golf and Country Club

Colchester

"Really lovely stay. Friendly and professional at reception. Room for family for four was perfect. Facilities wise we went to the Strike Shack for the driving range and bought 50 balls to play around with which was really fun and also visited the pool twice during our stay. Great to have the family swim times as felt comfortable to be amongst other parents and young children in the pool. Overall a really lovely stay."

julie

$61 nightly

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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Stansted Airport Lodge

Bishop's Stortford

Graham

$50 nightly

Jan 9 - Jan 10

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The Mill Hotel

Sudbury

Janice

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Colchester

Alison

$75 nightly

Jan 9 - Jan 10

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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds

Mirasolde

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

Bishop's Stortford

Natasha

$56 nightly

Jan 8 - Jan 9

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Basildon

Ross

$44 nightly

Jan 18 - Jan 19

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The George of Colchester

Dutch Quarter

Starzie

$90 nightly

Jan 11 - Jan 12

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Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Colchester

David

$56 nightly

Jan 29 - Jan 30

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Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Braintree

David

$57 nightly

Jan 11 - Jan 12

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Orwell Hotel

Felixstowe

John

easyHotel Ipswich

Ipswich

Susan

$35 nightly

Jan 15 - Jan 16

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Best Western Priory Hotel

Bury St Edmunds

Tony

$59 nightly

Feb 6 - Feb 7

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Pontlands Park

Chelmsford

Marie

$147 nightly

Jan 14 - Jan 15

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Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)

Westcliff-on-Sea

Alison

$64 nightly

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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The North Hill Hotel

Colchester

andrew

$66 nightly

Jan 19 - Jan 20

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There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Colchester, England are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Colchester, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Colchester?

Expedia guests speak highly of The George of Colchester. It features individually decorated rooms and WiFi, and is around 0.1 mi northeast of the center of Colchester. St Nicholas Hotel is another leading 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.2 mi northeast of the downtown area, it offers an electric car charging station and soundproofed rooms.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Colchester?

The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Colchester will be the level of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually lower priced and come with the services and conveniences you need to be comfortable, such as a gym, WiFi and breakfast. You can look forward to a little more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale furnishings, luxury toiletries and extra touches like on-site day spas.

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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

St Nicholas Hotel

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Stansted Airport Lodge

The Mill Hotel

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

The George of Colchester

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

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Orwell Hotel

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Best Western Priory Hotel

Pontlands Park

Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)

The North Hill Hotel

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