Colchester: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Colchester side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG	Best Value GreyFriars	Luxury Wivenhoe House Hotel
Guest score	8.1/10	8.7/10	8.8/10
Reviews	2,410	1,791	1,215
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★
Area	Birchwood Road	High Street	Wivenhoe Park
Reference price per night	€86	€163	€167
Guests like		Location: Central setting near the castle, park, and shops with secure on-site parking. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome. Location: Quiet setting in university parkland with scenic grounds and ancient trees.
Guests mention		Breakfast: Tasty cooked options served to the table, though service is slow and prices high.	Value For Money: Room rates are reasonable, but restaurant and wine prices are considered high.
Good for	pets, family, ac, breakfast	pets, family, parking, ac, breakfast	pets, family, parking, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG if price matters most, GreyFriars for the best balance of score and price, and Wivenhoe House Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.