The George of Colchester

This is a great hotel for those who like the nostalgia of a very old building, and the food is good! Two of the staff were EXCEPTIONAL- Kelly and Antony!! This place is very lucky to have them!! The location of this hotel is very convenient, except for if you want to catch a taxi. The taxi drivers have decided that they will only take cash, which goes against their licensing. If they’re found out they can get in trouble. I am in the process of writing a letter of complaint. I did finally find one company that was honest, PANTHER CABS (COLCHESTER) LIMITED, the driver Steve was wonderful. I would recommend this hotel. Nothing fancy but has such charm!

The hotel was nice, although I wouldn’t recommend eating there our meal was very disappointing the chips tasted like they’d been cooked hours before and were inedible. The main issue was access to the car park and the incorrect instructions on the hotel’s website. After a long drive to Colchester we then drive around for an hour trying to access the car park. Eventually got through to the hotel who informed us to avoid the cars prohibited sign and to access via the high street. Luckily there was one space so we could park after that horrendous nightmare otherwise we would also have probably been fined by the council. So having spent who knows how much on extra petrol, plus generally going crazy trying to follow directions on a pdf that took you around Colchester’s one car wide backstreets, we were offered nothing not even a drink by way of goodwill. To be honest the whole experience was horrendous. I’d avoid booking here.

This is my 4th visit whilst on business during the week. Really nice modern hotel that has a great restaurant and bar area. No issues sleeping as the hotel is nice and quiet in the week, but I can imagine that some rooms on the front can be quite noisy at weekends. Food is really good at the restaurant and for breakfast in a morning. Rooms are modern, clean and comfy. The showers also have good water pressure too. Overall, a really great stay!

Good location avoid front rooms in hotel as high street very noisy at night, parking expensive. Lots of choices for breakfast

Parking is a problem. Checkin staff not friendly

Great hotel and great location,

Had a great stay.

Great hotel, very clean and good service. Brilliant refurbishment!

Whilst we appreciated the modern technology in the bedroom we would have liked some instructions and wi-fi that worked. And also more than one chair in the room.Bar,lounge and restaurant were comfortable and busy.Upstairs laundry area always open with piles of used and unused bedding in the hall area not a good look.Staff very friendly and efficient.

An amazing Tudor Grade 2 listed building in the main street of Colchester. There is restaurant serving al la carte evening meals. It also has a lively bar which we found rather noisy on Friday & Saturday evening, but this was not audible in our 2nd floor room. Breakfast Buffet menu was a little disappointing as no fresh fruit was on offer, except a few apples one morning. The Hotel is an easy walk to all the historic sites in Colchester & it was an easy journey to Constable Country