The George of Colchester

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Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar at The George of Colchester. The on-site restaurant, Cafe George, serves light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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7.8 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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About the neighborhood

Located in Dutch Quarter, a neighborhood in Colchester, The George of Colchester is near a train station. Colchester Castle Museum and Colchester Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tenpin Bowling Colchester and Birch Grove Golf Club. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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116 High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1TD

What's nearby

  • A wrought iron gate with intricate designs, a brick building with ivy, and a paved area.
    Colchester Castle Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a tree-lined street, and a bus in the background.
    Colchester Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic brick building with a large tree in front, a modern glass structure labeled 'Mercury Theatre', and a statue on top of the glass structure.
    Mercury Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Xtreme Gaming
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Three Wise Monkeys
    1 min walk
  • Bill's Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Other Monkey Tap Room
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    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 a bar at The George of Colchester. The on-site restaurant, Cafe George, serves light fare. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • 42-inch TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe George

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 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 fire extinguisher and 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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The George of Colchester pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The George of Colchester?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The George of Colchester on Oct 18, 2026 start from $119, including 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?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The George of Colchester located?

Located in Dutch Quarter, this hotel is steps 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The George of Colchester Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 701 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean, excellent food and a fairy bitty place very good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky and incredibly well designed hotel! It can’t be easy remodeling a +500 year old hotel. Location was perfect! Downtown Colchester, walkable to shops and restaurants. Modern amenities, fabulous decor, great location and incredible customer service! I really enjoyed staying in the historic hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and friendly. I didnt eat at tge hotel so cant comment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff, great location. Food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes rooms and staff was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleasantly surprised by my stay at The George hotel. In my opinion it is good enough to be a 4 star hotel not a 3 as advertised. The decor, the staff and cooked breakfast was marvellous, perfect poached eggs. The staff were all friendly too. Will definitely stay there again when I am in town. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room, great shower, had a fantastic night and professional staff. Good price too, will be staying again soon to try the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing! Great size, very comfortable bed and being at the back of the hotel meant it was quiet! Shower was excellent Breakfast was freshly cooked and superb! Nothing to fault
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. Excellent decor, comfort, smell. Lovely full English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in centre of town with parking around the back. Be prepared for signs on approach suggesting you cannot drive down high street. It is only way in and as well as paying £12 for 24hr there is no direct access to the hotel so you have to carry bags and walk up narrow lane to get to the front. Not great with elderly or disabled guests although there is drop off bay out front. Very historic building with lots of original features including lots of steps with no sign of a lift. Booked through Expedia for reasonable price although more than some other locations near by. Room was clean but small and a little tired in bathroom. It was very warm although small fan was provided in the room. Good shower with good pressure and very hot water. Breakfast was not very good for a hotel with its reputation. Poor quality buffet items like bread and pastries. Awful coffee and very average cooked breakfast. There is so much better options a short walk way. Also dissapointing was check in at 3pm, well short of 24hrs stay for your money. Staff seemed friendly enough although did not go above and beyond. Overall I would rate it much better as a bar than a hotel. Hoped for more for what used to be a premier establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room , old Tudor building lots of beams and wonky hallways lots of character. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant from start to finish . Room immaculate. Staff all friendly and professional and lovely surroundings and building. . Will definitely be using again and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

good location, friendly staff, smart TV and high s

good location, friendly staff, smart TV and high speed wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay again. Staff very friendly. Lovely food. The hotel was really busy as they had two weddings during our stay. The cleanliness however was not up to its previous standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable hotel

Have stayed here several times. Good choice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
The stair carpet looked as if it hadn’t been cleaned since I last visited 20 years ago and the headboard was equally stained. The staff were lovely and the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025