The George Hotel Colchester

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel features an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting facilities. Rooms at George Hotel feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all include an private bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided. Breakfast is served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialties and guests can enjoy a range of spirits in the lounge bar throughout the day. George Hotel lies 328 feet from Colchester's Town Hall, surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is located 40 mi from London's city center and Cambridge is 39 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bedrooms spotless Breakfast very good and great value.”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Vey good hotel very friendly staff and always helpful If u want a hand down with suitcases and lovely rooms and lovely hotel”
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was fabulous and spacious x the staff that were on over Christmas were very friendly and made a brilliant Christmas experience x”
Peter
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“We always stay at the George mainly based on its location and staff Joey on reception was extremely helpful in many ways during our stay and is a credit to the organisation”
Michael
Canada Canada
“Very central on High Street, easy walk to all of the sights.”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The architecture, the welcome, the rooms, the sleep and the breakfast were all outstanding. It's a step back in time – in a good way – there's even an exposed C14th wattle-and-daub wall, but that is all blended with modern hotel facilities and...”
Lorraine
United States United States
“Hotel was clean and full of history. Room was very nice and had all we needed.”
Cindy
United States United States
“I loved everything! Beautiful interior and garden area, great food.”
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“room was clean, tidy and spacious, the bed was comfy and the breakfast was lovely.”
Peter
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Extremely helpful staff, especially Ant who made us feel very welcome and we shared many laughs. a credit to the organisation. thank you”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

The George Hotel Colchester takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The maximum number of rooms accepted per individual booking for any same arrival date is 5. Any booking over 5 rooms will be deemed a group reservation and subject to the property's group terms and conditions and different cancellation policies. Please contact the hotel directly for any reservations for 5 rooms or more.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.