The George Hotel Colchester, Colchester ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

116 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1TD

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“This hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Colchester, making it a breeze to explore all the local shops and attractions.”view full review

Restored to its former glory, The George Hotel Colchester boasts over 500 years of charm and history. This 4-star hotel features a stylish bar, lounge, and a two-tiered restaurant, along with a vibrant menu that emphasizes seasonal produce. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout and parking to the rear of the building.

Rooms & Amenities

The George Hotel Colchester offers 49 heritage guest en-suite rooms decorated in warm tones with super comfortable beds and smart TVs. Individual suites boast emperor beds and some bathrooms feature freestanding baths, enhanced by Bang & Olufsen sound systems and coffee machines.

Dining & Dining Options

Guests can dine in the relaxed restaurant which has a daily a la carte menu inspired by British and worldwide cuisines. A lighter tapas menu is available in the heated Secret Courtyard, complemented by an extensive wine list and cocktails served in the contemporary bar.

Events & Attractions

The Tudor room at The George is suitable for events, accommodating boardroom meetings for up to 24 delegates or private dinner functions. The hotel's prime location allows easy access to attractions such as the historic Colchester Castle, located just a 2-minute walk away.

Local Area & Transport

With various local restaurants, shops, and bars surrounding the property, guests have numerous options for leisure. The George Hotel Colchester is close to public transport, with the nearest bus stop within a 1-minute walk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Small Double Room

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Double bed

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Double Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Twin Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

2 Single beds

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Suite

2 persons

260 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast, especially the perfectly cooked eggs, which made my mornings good.” view full review

Handy Parking Option

“The parking at the rear was very convenient and made my overnight stay stress-free.” view full review

Comfortable Accommodations

“The bed in our suite was incredibly comfortable, and the thoughtful addition of slippers and dressing gowns enhanced our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Room features

Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

116 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1TD

Map view

116 High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1TD

City landmarks

Landmark

Colchester Castle Park

1.0 mi

Landmark

Bourne Mill

1.2 mi

Museum

Roman Circus Centre

3900 ft

Castle

Colchester Castle

1.2 mi

Spa Centre

Aqua Springs

4700 ft

Landmark

St. John Russian Orthodox Church

3600 ft

Landmark

National Trust

1.2 mi

Landmark

Bourne Pond

1.2 mi

Park

Highwoods Country Park

1.6 mi

Landmark

Abbots Activity Centre

1.5 mi

Nearby

Museum

Hollytrees Museum

1600 ft

Museum

The Castle Museum

1100 ft

Church Street

Colchester Arts Centre

1800 ft

High Street Cowdrey Crescent

Colchester War Memorial

700 ft

Gallery

firstsite

1400 ft

Town Hall High Street

Colchester Town Hall

800 ft

Church

St Helen's Chapel

500 ft

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

1300 ft

One Castle Park Right in front of the Castle

The Claudius Gateway

1300 ft

High Street

Colchester's Natural History Museum

600 ft

Dutch Quarter Apartments West Stockwell Street

Dutch Quarter

700 ft

Church

Lion Walk United Reformed Church

600 ft

74 High Street

The Minories Galleries

1000 ft

St. Johns Thorrington Road

St. John's Abbey Gate

1500 ft

63 High Street

Xtreme Gaming

400 ft

Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate

Jumbo Water Tower

1400 ft

4-11 Trinity Street

Holy Trinity Church

600 ft

East Stockwell Street

Peake's House

800 ft

11A Eld Lane

The South Lanes

900 ft

Balkerne Passage

Colchester Roman Wall

1200 ft

Restaurants

El Guaca Mexican Grill

100 ft

118 High Street

George Hotel of Colchester Restaurant

200 ft

116 High Street

Love Thy Burger

200 ft

58 High Street

Preto

200 ft

59 High Street

Slug & Lettuce

200 ft

111 High Street

Tysa

100 ft

120 High Street

Parliament Restaurant

200 ft

The Red Lion Hotel High Street

Bill's Colchester

400 ft

135-137 High Street

Mamma Mia Restaurant & Pizzeria

400 ft

5-7 Museum Street

Mirra

500 ft

98 High Street

Maharani Restaurant

400 ft

102 High Street

Getting around

City Centre

Colchester2 min · 400 ft

Airports

London Stansted Airport (STN)83 min · 34.2 mi

London Southend Airport (SEN)101 min · 41.8 mi

Train

Colchester Town Railway Station6 min · 1700 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 16:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at GBP 12 per day.

Internet

is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP12.50 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian

Year renovated:

2012

Number of rooms:

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The George Hotel Colchester, Colchester

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Facilities

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Children

Room features

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Self-catering

Media

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Location

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