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A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign.
A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the airport.
A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a reception desk, a TV, and a dining area.

1. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
Stansted
United Kingdom
fRANCES
$108 nightly
$129 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.
A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.
A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

2. St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel
Colchester
Mexico
Ana Sofia
$75 nightly
$90 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
St Nicholas Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows. There is a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.
A bar area with multiple beverage dispensers, a sign indicating beverage orders only, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items.
A conference room with a table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a curtain.

3. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Bishop's Stortford
United States
Charles
$81 nightly
$98 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
A cozy outdoor seating area with two plush armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.
A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two red pillows, and a stack of white towels.
A sunroom with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of the city.
A bar area with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a stone wall backdrop.

4. Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
Claire
$77 nightly
$92 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, a high ceiling, and a glass railing overlooking the area.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a high ceiling with a triangular design, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A spa area with a hot tub, tiled floor, windows, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and multiple framed pictures on the wall.

5. The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club
Colchester
United Kingdom
Reece
$75 nightly
$89 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
The Essex Golf and Country Club
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outdoor area.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

6. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
Colchester
United Kingdom
Dawn
$56 nightly
$68 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A cozy seating area with a window overlooking a garden, featuring a variety of plants and a view of a building in the background.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, skylights, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.
A reception area with a sign reading "RECEPTION," wooden beams, a wooden counter, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with a view of the street.

7. The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester
Dutch Quarter
United Kingdom
Linda
$103 nightly
$123 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
The George of Colchester
A hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A Premier Inn hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a purple and white color scheme.
Room
Room

8. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
Bishop's Stortford
United States
Elizabeth
$60 nightly
$72 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of a river and greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table, a TV, a window with curtains, and a bathtub.
A restaurant with wooden beams, brick walls, and a stone floor. There are tables and chairs with blue and brown upholstery.
A white building with "The Mill Hotel" sign, a brick bridge, and a duck swimming in a pond.

9. The Mill Hotel

The Mill Hotel
Sudbury
United Kingdom
Marion
$79 nightly
$95 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
The Mill Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.
A modern lounge area with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a wooden table, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and a coffee station.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
Braintree
United Kingdom
R m
$51 nightly
$61 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a brick column, and white furniture.
A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a wooden headboard, and a sign reading "PURE" on the bed.
A cozy indoor seating area with two plush armchairs and a small table, a brick wall with framed pictures, and a large window overlooking a blue door.
A conservatory with wicker furniture, a sofa, and potted plants.

11. Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Colchester
Netherlands
Jelle
$75 nightly
$90 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, some with cushions. There are plants around the room, and a kitchen area is visible in the background.
A building with a green logo, outdoor seating, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, wall-mounted lamps, and a framed picture.
A reception desk with wooden cabinets, a potted plant, and various informational posters.

12. Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
Basildon
United Kingdom
Nadine
$46 nightly
$55 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London
A hotel reception with a brick facade and a sign above the entrance.
A lobby with a red carpet, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, a bedside table with a phone, and a window with curtains.
A table set with a three-tiered dessert stand, a glass of champagne, a cup of coffee, and a floral arrangement.

13. Orwell Hotel

Orwell Hotel
Felixstowe
United Kingdom
ian
$57 nightly
$69 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Orwell Hotel
A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.
A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.
A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.
A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

14. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Colchester
United Kingdom
Michelle
$66 nightly
$80 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
A hotel entrance with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a palm tree nearby.
A room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a small potted plant, and a digital clock.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.
A glass-enclosed shower with a marble wall background.

15. DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted
Bishop's Stortford
United Kingdom
stephanie
$58 nightly
$69 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
DeSalis Hotel London Stansted
A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.
A building with a sign reading "North Hill Hotel" and a pub sign below it.
A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

16. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Colchester
United Kingdom
Johnny
$111 nightly
$132 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a door at the end, and blue lighting.
Reception
A bar area with a sofa, chairs, and a bar counter.
Reception

17. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

Best Western Atlantic Hotel
Chelmsford
United Kingdom
Gerald
$105 nightly
$126 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Atlantic Hotel
A dining table set with white napkins, wine glasses, and cutlery, with a view of trees and a building outside.
A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, white tablecloths, and gold chair sashes.
A garden with a wooden bench and a metal archway.
A neatly made bed with a wooden frame and white bedding, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a partial view of a window with curtains.

18. Best Western Priory Hotel

Best Western Priory Hotel
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
kee
$81 nightly
$97 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Priory Hotel
A conservatory with tables set for dining, surrounded by glass walls and greenery.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A sign for the Best Western Claydon Hotel, indicating it has conference and function rooms, a restaurant, wedding facilities, and 36 bedrooms.
Bar (on property)

19. Best Western Claydon Hotel

Best Western Claydon Hotel
Ipswich
United Kingdom
Karen
$73 nightly
$88 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Claydon Hotel
A wooden deck leading to a house with a traditional half-timbered facade, a well-maintained lawn, and a brick chimney.
A person holding a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne at a bar with glasses and a Pepsi coaster.
A Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a brick base.
A wooden bridge with a covered walkway, surrounded by dense green foliage.

20. Heritage Grange At Thurston

Heritage Grange At Thurston
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
Marlon
$76 nightly
$91 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
Heritage Grange At Thurston
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$111 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
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$129 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
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$59 nightly
$70 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Really clean rooms, very helpful staff and really good breakfast. Great value and just what we needed for a trip to the local area for a family birthday. 12 of us stayed in total and all agreed"
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
The George of Colchester

The George of Colchester

10/10 Excellent
"El único detalle fue que la señal de WiFi era muy pobre en el cuarto que nos asignaron (room 212). Fui a la recepción para comentar esta situación y mencionaron que lo iban a revisar, pero no hubo mejora. En las áreas comunes del hotel funcionaba perfectamente."
Josue Carlos 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
The George of Colchester
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for our overnight stay"
Davina 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I booked a single room and was so pleasantly surprised. The decor was nice, room was very clean and the bed was so comfy. I had the best night sleep. I would highly recommend"
Tracey 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
The Essex Golf and Country Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

10/10 Excellent
"This was our 6th stay at The Essex and we never have any complaints. The rooms are good size and have been recently refurbished. The location is nice and quiet, with a nice walk round the local airfield"
Matt 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Essex Golf and Country Club

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Colchester

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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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