Highlights
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide
Entirely smoke-free property
24/7 front desk support
Parking directly at the property
Comfortable family rooms
Stylish bar and lounge
Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester.
The Rose and Crown offers guests a delightful mix of modern comfort and charming oak-beamed rooms. Every room is thoughtfully equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs featuring Freeview channels, and convenient tea and coffee-making facilities, plus en-suite bathrooms for your relaxation and privacy.
When it comes to food and drink, the Rose and Crown doesn't disappoint. You can enjoy meals at the elegant hotel restaurant or cozy up in the Tudor Bar and Brasserie, complete with real log fires to give you that warm, inviting atmosphere. All meals are crafted with care, using seasonal ingredients from local sources.
Please note that the kitchen is closed for lunch and dinner, but the breakfast service remains uninterrupted. Breakfast is served daily, so you can fuel up before exploring: Mon - Fri 6.30-9.30 am and Sat - Sun and Bank Holidays 7.30-10.30 am.
And for those who fancy a drink, the bar is open daily from 5.30 PM to 10.30 PM, making it a perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
Room Types
Executive Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Executive Double Room
Room standards
- carpeted floor,
- wardrobe/closet,
- fan,
- work desk,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- waste bin,
- heating,
- iron
Sanitary facilities
- shower cap,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet,
- body soap,
- toilet paper,
- shampoo,
- hairdryer,
- toothbrush,
- private bathroom,
- shower,
- complimentary toiletries,
- conditioner,
- bathtub
Property technology & media
- radio,
- television (tv),
- pay-per-view channels,
- flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- bottled water,
- electric kettle,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply)
Paid extra services
- wake-up service,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- key card access,
- bed linen,
- towels
Accessibility for disabled guests
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.
Four Poster Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Four Poster Room
Room standards
- heating,
- baby cot/crib,
- iron,
- wardrobe/closet,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- fan,
- work desk,
- waste bin,
- carpeted floor
Sanitary facilities
- conditioner,
- complimentary toiletries,
- private bathroom,
- shower,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- bathtub or shower,
- hairdryer,
- toilet,
- shower cap,
- toothbrush,
- shampoo,
- bathtub
Property technology & media
- radio,
- pay-per-view channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle,
- coffee machine,
- bottled water,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply)
Paid extra services
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- key card access,
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- bed linen
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.
Superior Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Superior Twin Room
Room standards
- carpeted floor,
- safe deposit box,
- fan,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- baby cot/crib,
- work desk,
- iron,
- wardrobe/closet,
- waste bin,
- heating
Sanitary facilities
- conditioner,
- shower cap,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet paper,
- toilet,
- toothbrush,
- private bathroom,
- bathtub,
- shampoo,
- body soap,
- shower,
- hairdryer,
- complimentary toiletries
Property technology & media
- radio,
- pay-per-view channels,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- coffee machine,
- bottled water,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle
Paid extra services
- towels,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- key card access,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit provides 2 beds.
Superior Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Superior Double Room
Room standards
- baby cot/crib,
- wardrobe/closet,
- waste bin,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- iron,
- fan,
- safe deposit box,
- work desk,
- heating,
- carpeted floor
Sanitary facilities
- conditioner,
- toilet paper,
- body soap,
- shower cap,
- shower,
- private bathroom,
- bathtub,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet,
- hairdryer,
- shampoo,
- bathtub or shower,
- toothbrush
Property technology & media
- radio,
- pay-per-view channels,
- television (tv),
- flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- electric kettle,
- bottled water,
- coffee machine,
- tea and coffee making facilities
Paid extra services
- key card access,
- towels,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- wake-up service,
- bed linen
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.
Standard Double Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Standard Double Room
Room standards
- waste bin,
- fan,
- heating,
- wardrobe/closet,
- carpeted floor,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- work desk,
- iron
Sanitary facilities
- conditioner,
- hairdryer,
- bathtub,
- private bathroom,
- toothbrush,
- toilet paper,
- shower,
- toilet,
- complimentary toiletries,
- shampoo,
- body soap,
- bathtub or shower,
- shower cap
Property technology & media
- radio,
- television (tv),
- pay-per-view channels,
- flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- electric kettle,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply)
Paid extra services
- key card access,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- bed linen
Accessibility for disabled guests
- shower chair,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room),
- toilet with grab rails,
- raised toilet,
- ground floor unit,
- emergency pull cord in bathroom,
- walk-in shower (no step),
- entire unit wheelchair accessible
Property safety & security
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.
Standard Single Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Standard Single Room
Room standards
- work desk,
- wardrobe/closet,
- iron,
- fan,
- waste bin,
- heating,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- carpeted floor
Sanitary facilities
- complimentary toiletries,
- shower,
- toilet,
- private bathroom,
- bathtub or shower,
- hairdryer,
- toilet paper,
- bathtub,
- shower cap,
- body soap,
- shampoo,
- conditioner,
- toothbrush
Property technology & media
- radio,
- flat-screen tv,
- television (tv),
- pay-per-view channels
Dining & bars
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- electric kettle,
- tea and coffee making facilities
Paid extra services
- towels,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- key card access,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This single room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit provides 1 bed.
Executive Twin Room Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Executive Twin Room
Room standards
- carpeted floor,
- heating,
- waste bin,
- iron,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- fan,
- work desk,
- wardrobe/closet
Sanitary facilities
- conditioner,
- shower,
- shampoo,
- complimentary toiletries,
- hairdryer,
- private bathroom,
- toilet paper,
- shower cap,
- bathtub or shower,
- body soap,
- toilet,
- bathtub,
- toothbrush
Property technology & media
- radio,
- flat-screen tv,
- pay-per-view channels,
- television (tv)
Dining & bars
- bottled water,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- electric kettle
Paid extra services
- wake-up service,
- key card access,
- bed linen,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- towels
Accessibility for disabled guests
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit provides 2 beds.
Family Room with Double and Single Beds Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Family Room with Double and Single Beds
Room standards
- carpeted floor,
- waste bin,
- heating,
- iron,
- baby cot/crib,
- work desk,
- wardrobe/closet,
- fan,
- rollaway bed (extra bed),
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board)
Sanitary facilities
- toothbrush,
- shower,
- body soap,
- complimentary toiletries,
- toilet paper,
- conditioner,
- bathtub or shower,
- toilet,
- bathtub,
- hairdryer,
- shower cap,
- private bathroom,
- shampoo
Property technology & media
- flat-screen tv,
- radio,
- television (tv),
- pay-per-view channels
Dining & bars
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- electric kettle
Paid extra services
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- bed linen,
- towels,
- wake-up service,
- key card access
Accessibility for disabled guests
- ground floor unit,
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.
Superior Double Room with Single Bed Description, photos, price, amenities
See photos of the Superior Double Room with Single Bed
Room standards
- carpeted floor,
- work desk,
- iron,
- ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
- heating,
- wardrobe/closet,
- fan,
- rollaway bed (extra bed),
- safe deposit box,
- waste bin,
- baby cot/crib
Sanitary facilities
- conditioner,
- private bathroom,
- toothbrush,
- body soap,
- shower,
- toilet paper,
- complimentary toiletries,
- bathtub,
- shampoo,
- hairdryer,
- toilet,
- bathtub or shower,
- shower cap
Property technology & media
- radio,
- television (tv),
- pay-per-view channels,
- flat-screen tv
Dining & bars
- chocolates or cookies (charges may apply),
- bottled water,
- tea and coffee making facilities,
- coffee machine,
- electric kettle
Paid extra services
- towels,
- bed linen,
- wake-up service,
- wake-up call/alarm clock,
- key card access
Accessibility for disabled guests
- upper floors accessible by stairs only (to room)
Property safety & security
Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit is furnished with 2 beds.
Choose your ideal room at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:
- Superior Double Room
- Standard Double Room
- Executive Double Room
- Four Poster Room
- Standard Single Room
- Executive Twin Room
- Superior Twin Room
- Family Room with Double and Single Beds
- Superior Double Room with Single Bed
Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.
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Facilities and services
General property information
parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, wi-fi throughout the property
On-site activities & leisure
nearby golf course (within 3 km), live music and performances
Hotel services offered
comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access
Dining & bars
in-room dining service, hotel bar, selection of wine/champagne
Transport & getting around
Reception & guest support
24/7 front desk, quick check-in/check-out, individual check-in/check-out, invoices available
Shared spaces for guests
Cleanliness & housekeeping
regular daily housekeeping
Business & conference facilities
conference and banquet facilities, business services center, fax and photocopying services
Other property amenities
smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, spacious family rooms, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property, allocated smoking zone, full wheelchair accessibility, restroom with support rails, bathroom emergency pull cord, secure key card entry
Property safety & security
strategically placed smoke detectors, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers
Security systems
comprehensive first-aid kit accessible
Social distancing guidelines
secure cashless payment methods accepted
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, option to decline room cleaning services during stay
Food & drink safety
in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised
Internet access
Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with free WiFi available in all areas.
Guest parking
Complimentary guest parking! Free on-site parking is available, including facilities for accessible parking.
Check-in, check-out, and payment policies