Holiday Inn Express Colchester

Set in rural Essex just off the A12, this hotel sits six miles from Colchester town centre and about a 15-minute drive from Colchester station. Stansted Airport is roughly 45 minutes away and the coast at Clacton-on-Sea and Frinton-on-Sea is around 30 minutes by car. Family attractions nearby include Colchester Zoo (about 15 minutes), the Roman ruins, Culver Square shopping and local spots like Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum and Flatford Mill.

A modern, no-nonsense roadside hotel with 101 air-conditioned rooms and flat-screen TVs. Rooms come with desks, coffee/tea makers, showers and hair dryers for easy stays. Public areas feature a cosy Great Room lounge with leather seating and a patio for sunny-weather chilling.

Free on-site parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep things simple and practical. Enjoy a late-night drink at the bar (open until 1am), relax on the patio, or grab a light bite in the lounge. Breakfast is included each morning to kick off days exploring the coast or the zoo.

Three naturally lit meeting rooms host up to 38 guests. There’s a business centre with copying and printing, express check-in/out and complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi for working stays.

Start with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet featuring bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, baked beans and pastries. The on-site restaurant serves guests, the bar pours late, and the Great Room lounge offers lighter meals and a relaxed vibe.