Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. There is a fee of GBP 12.00 per day for uncovered self-parking. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

An English breakfast is offered for a fee of approximately GBP 12 per person. Breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

The standard check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property directly for details.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details regarding accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Colchester's Dutch Quarter, just 0.1 miles from Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Museum. It is also close to Colchester Castle Park and Colchester Natural History Museum, both within 0.2 miles.

The George Hotel Colchester - Charming Inn in Colchester

Average nightly price at The George Hotel Colchester by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$102
February	$102
March	$108
April	$100
May	$106
June	$116
July	$120
August	$121
September	$104
October	$116
November	$106
December	$110

What guests think

Travellers describe The George Hotel Colchester as a centrally located, characterful hotel with generally friendly staff, though experiences vary, with some praising excellent breakfasts while others note shortcomings linked to the historic building and busy periods.

Many appreciate the tasteful decor and comfortable beds. Common drawbacks include street noise in front-facing rooms, paid public parking that can be tricky or limited, steep stairs with no lift, and occasional slow or brusque service when the hotel is busy. Room experiences vary, with some noting cold rooms or limited air conditioning, thin walls, or minor maintenance and housekeeping lapses. Overall, it suits travellers who value charm and location over modern conveniences.

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Facilities

Attractive bar and restaurant spaces are noted. Parking is a paid public car park behind the hotel with limited spaces and tricky access, and the building has no lift with steep staircases.

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Hannah

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good rooms. Parking is chargeable.

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Jenna

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel room and the bar is stunning! But if you have a room overlooking the high street expect some noise especially on a Saturday night. This didn’t impact us as we were up late anyway.

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Jonathan

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No lift and lots of stairs. Air con in the room welcome.

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ALBERT

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. No lift and most rooms on the second floor. Steep staircase. An accident waiting to happen. No air conditioning also. In 2024 at the prices for this hotel it is poor no to have a modern air conditioning units as standard.

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John

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

All aspects very good except; Car parking terrible(no spaces) and cost £9.50 a day. Insufficient staff in bar, so takes 30 minutes to get served.

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christele

Jul 26, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms and facilities. Loved the decor. Pretty unique. Good choice for breakfast (English and continental). Very clean. Central position (shops/restaurants/castle/ other local tourist attractions). I would definitely book this hotel again if i was visiting Colchester again. The only negative is the small parking (limited spaces) behind the hotel which is public. You have to pay extra (just under £10 for 24 hour) and can't pre-book it.

8

Nigel

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very good. The carpark took some finding. Do your homework. Not the hotels fault, council have blocked most access roads with bollards.

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Glan

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was totally unsuitable. The pictures are far too flattering and hide a number of improtantbissues such as steep dangerous stairs.

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Chris

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was modern and clean. TV fitted to the wall in slightly odd position. Food service stopped at 8:30pm and the numerous instructions re parking didn't seem to make parking any easier, ended up with long walk up the hill to hotel and £10+ spent on parking.

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Shaun

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night and had a great experience overall. The hotel has an impressive reception area, along with a stylish bar and restaurant. The room was very spacious and spotless. The corridor could get a bit noisy at times with guests returning from nights out, but that’s to be expected. We stayed during a heatwave, so air conditioning would’ve been a bonus, but it wasn’t a major issue.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally very clean and well presented. A few guests reported lapses such as missing towels or minor maintenance issues.

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Poppy

Dec 3, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Just stay for a night, because we have early morning appointments. New room look very nice and clean

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Craig

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was an amazing stay , had my Christmas funftion the Friday night when i came to shower the Saturday morning there was no Bath towels innthe room.

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Melanie

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s was and is a great hotel. Very clean great friendly staff and great location. My only qualm was I was in room 310 it’s in the eves of the building and the stairs are narrow and steep. If I was carry more than a few extra pounds or a big bag or suitcase I’d have struggled. As it was after a few wines I went up with great care. Beware of room 310 bonus was its huge.

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christele

Jul 26, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms and facilities. Loved the decor. Pretty unique. Good choice for breakfast (English and continental). Very clean. Central position (shops/restaurants/castle/ other local tourist attractions). I would definitely book this hotel again if i was visiting Colchester again. The only negative is the small parking (limited spaces) behind the hotel which is public. You have to pay extra (just under £10 for 24 hour) and can't pre-book it.

10

Rebecca

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. We stayed only for one night but the room was lovely and cosy, beautiful old beams but clean and modern bathroom as well. Bed was super comfy. Didn't stay for breakfast as was a flying visit but it was reasonably priced (£12) so would try it if we stay again! A little noisy in the morning as you can hear doors slamming but nothing that bothered us, no noise at night that we heard! We also had a few pints in the pub in the evening which was lovely, didn't eat there but the food looked great! Parking was £12 behind the hotel for 24 hours, not that easy to find but safe when you get there. Overall, would recommend.

10

Paul

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, very clean

10

Maria

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Caroline

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice clean room

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Paul

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a fantastic Hotel , with great decor , ideally positioned in the heart of Colchester , great staff and delicious breakfast .. only criticism was that I had a sleepless night , Due to an issue with the toilet in our room that meant the water was constantly noisily running into the toilet and couldn’t be used , I mentioned this to a staff member who said it was usually an easy fix by pressing the flusher a few times ( which would indicate it’s an ongoing issue with the toilets ) and when she tried this and it didn’t work I was told that maintenance would have to look at it on Monday .. not much use to me when I only stayed on the Saturday night ! So having a sleepless night took the shine off an otherwise great Hotel

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Shaun

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night and had a great experience overall. The hotel has an impressive reception area, along with a stylish bar and restaurant. The room was very spacious and spotless. The corridor could get a bit noisy at times with guests returning from nights out, but that’s to be expected. We stayed during a heatwave, so air conditioning would’ve been a bonus, but it wasn’t a major issue.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and well designed, with some spacious options. Front-facing rooms can be noisy, temperature control varies (some have A/C, others don’t), and a few mention thin walls or dim lighting.

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Maria

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellently situated on the high street. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room and facilities were ideal. My only criticism of the room is that the lighting could have been better. There were lots of lamps but they did not give enough light.

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Kathleen

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Double glazing is needed at the front of the property. I realise this is probably a listed building but extra sliding glass could be fitted. It was so noisy outside that even wearing ear plugs I got very little sleep.

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Laura

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great one night stay in a suite (free upgrade which was nice). Rooms lovely and clean. Breakfast was nice although coffee wasn’t great. The coffee in the room was lovely though. Really nice shampoo etc but the sachets aren’t very user friendly - would prefer refillable pumps to keep it eco friendly. Friendly staff on the reception desk. There is noise from outside crowds at night if staying in a front of hotel room but it wasn’t so bad that I wouldn’t stay again. Really enjoyed our stay.

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ALBERT

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. No lift and most rooms on the second floor. Steep staircase. An accident waiting to happen. No air conditioning also. In 2024 at the prices for this hotel it is poor no to have a modern air conditioning units as standard.

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Noni

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room Well equipped and comfortable My stay was short because of my schedule, but if I am in the area again I would choose to stay at the same place Parking is a public lot right behind the hotel Hotel is right in the centre of town Staff were very helpful over the phone and gave instructions and useful information which assisted me getting where I needed to be in time

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Carol

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great nights sleep in a comfortable room.

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Karen

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. The rooms have been upgraded to a very high standard. Very tasteful. Only negative is that the walls are very thin so we could hear conversations next door but because of the age of the building that’s to be expected.

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Lucy

Dec 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and the hotel is great but my room was very cold.

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Graciela Monica

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a beautiful hotel, food is great and the people that work there are very nice, We have the fortune to have a room with air conditioning, so if you go on summer time make sure you ask for one.

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Shaun

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night and had a great experience overall. The hotel has an impressive reception area, along with a stylish bar and restaurant. The room was very spacious and spotless. The corridor could get a bit noisy at times with guests returning from nights out, but that’s to be expected. We stayed during a heatwave, so air conditioning would’ve been a bonus, but it wasn’t a major issue.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful. However, several reviews mention slow breakfast/bar service, occasional abruptness, and strain at busy times.

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Emma

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfortable rooms. Long wait to be served breakfast!

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Patrick

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, clean room, only complaint service at breakfast was slow

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Kevin

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

In my opinion, The George has seriously gone down hill. Very poor service. Breakfast average. If you are a smoker, you now have to go outside the front of hotel, they have stopped it in their garden area. I woke in night. Went down. Night porters kissing and socialising up with young girls. I was told to go outside in street for ciggie and the door was shut and locked. Dogends everywhere, broken glass and was approached by many drunks. Pouring with rain and nowhere to sit. Took cups from room in morning down with coffee and staff in diner refused to take them at breakfast, we were told to take them back to room. Staff very miserable and quite rude. Room ok and bed comfortable, but teo hairdryers in room, none worked. Called reception to change and no answer twice. Had to go down to get replacement ourselves and they said they were Breakfast average, not hot and too busy to answer phone, but they knew we called.

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Tomas

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, friendly staff, great location. Food was great.

10

Maria

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent room and meal in the restaurant. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was extremely busy with Christmas parties which meant we weren’t able to find a seat for a drink. Apart from this, the hotel didn’t disappoint.

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David

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely old property, lots of character and charm. Staff are friendly and welcoming, some I feel are under pressure from senior management, It feels like they are short staffed. Which adds pressure to the rest. But they cope with a smile. Be nice to see more staff which would definitely increase the customer experience and enjoyment. Word of mouth is the biggest compliment to any business. Thank you to all the staff on the front line.

10

Noni

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room Well equipped and comfortable My stay was short because of my schedule, but if I am in the area again I would choose to stay at the same place Parking is a public lot right behind the hotel Hotel is right in the centre of town Staff were very helpful over the phone and gave instructions and useful information which assisted me getting where I needed to be in time

10

Maria

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Andrew

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Check in check out was excellent. Room clean and warm. Overall a good stay. One issue. It was NYE. We were meeting other hotel guests in the bar before going elsewhere for dinner and to another venue for the NYE celebrations. Your bar staff were abrupt to the point of rudeness in telling us that we had to drink up and leave by 1700. Other patrons were unceremoniously herded out. As we were all guests, we objected and the bar manager slapped down paper coffee cups and ordered us to decant our drinks into them so they could wash our glasses for the evening. We refused and left once we had finished. The drinks are extortionately priced as though you are in London not Colchester. We should have been left alone to enjoy them. Your staff need better people skills. It left a bad impression.

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ian

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel great staff very friendly and helpful

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Location

Right on the High Street near the castle and galleries, making it easy to walk around Colchester. Street noise can affect front rooms, particularly on weekend nights.

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Carolyn

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located in great position in the heart of town.

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Kathleen

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Double glazing is needed at the front of the property. I realise this is probably a listed building but extra sliding glass could be fitted. It was so noisy outside that even wearing ear plugs I got very little sleep.

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Rodrigo

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As central as it gets. Walking distance to everything in Colchester. Very friendly staff. Clean.

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les

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location

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CHING SUNG

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

good location, friendly staff, smart TV and high speed wifi.

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Jenna

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel room and the bar is stunning! But if you have a room overlooking the high street expect some noise especially on a Saturday night. This didn’t impact us as we were up late anyway.

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Martin

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good central location

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Stephen

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay on high street

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Noni

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room Well equipped and comfortable My stay was short because of my schedule, but if I am in the area again I would choose to stay at the same place Parking is a public lot right behind the hotel Hotel is right in the centre of town Staff were very helpful over the phone and gave instructions and useful information which assisted me getting where I needed to be in time

8

Richard

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The George is situated on the High Street in Colchester near the Castle and the art galleries - Firstsite and The Minories. Breakfast was excellent.

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Dining

Breakfast and meals receive frequent praise for taste. Some guests experienced overcooked items, slow breakfast service, limited evening service hours, or crowded bar areas.

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Paul

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast seemed overcooked, deep fried and eggs tasted of vinegar. This was the only poor experience.

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Sam

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t have the greatest stay here. We upgraded to a suite and expected a bit more for what we had paid- it was a treat for us but didn’t really feel that special. We upgraded to a suite, which was great space, but was cold, felt unused and unloved. No shampoo/shower gel in the freezing cold bathroom. Understandably an old building- but the windows have no insulation or sound proofing and being on the high street this needs to be improved for warmth and noise pollution. So a noisy and cold room. Reception did try to improve the heat when we went out. Breakfast in the morning was dreadful. Service and standards were very poor. Tea and coffee but no cups, having to ask for cups, then milk, not given menus but asking what we wanted to order- then no cutlery and things missing off of the plate. Just all in all a very disappointing experience here- and not a cheap stay. Maybe staying at the back of the hotel would improve the noise early in the morning for future guests but it’s not somewhere I would recommend to friends

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Emma

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfortable rooms. Long wait to be served breakfast!

10

Tomas

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, friendly staff, great location. Food was great.

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Rob

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast. Great service. Very comfortable bed.

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Fiona

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a beautiful property with history. The staff were amazing and the breakfast delicious… highly recommend

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Ruth

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the ancientness of the building; the bed was really comfy and the breakfast was excellent.

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Claire

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Excellent decor, comfort, smell. Lovely full English breakfast.

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Chris

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was modern and clean. TV fitted to the wall in slightly odd position. Food service stopped at 8:30pm and the numerous instructions re parking didn't seem to make parking any easier, ended up with long walk up the hill to hotel and £10+ spent on parking.

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Richard

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The George is situated on the High Street in Colchester near the Castle and the art galleries - Firstsite and The Minories. Breakfast was excellent.

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