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Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
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3.0/5
Based on 725 guest reviews
- 39 rooms in property
- 2 floors in hotel
- Check-in: 14:00
- Check-out: 11:00
- Groups & Meetings rating of 8.4/10
- 2 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Colchester Castle and gardens, Colchester Zoo, Beth Chatto Gardens and Walton or Clacton Beach.
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Property Description
You are assured a warm welcome at The Rose and Crown hotel, which dates back to the 14th century. It is a beautiful oak timber framed building situated in the bustling, historic town of Colchester.Originally a 14th Century coaching inn lovingly restored over the years, the hotel is an ideal base for both the discerning business and leisure traveller. You can sit back and enjoy a glass of wine in front of a roaring fire in our Tudor bar or go for a lazy walk in the panoramic Constable Country.The Rose and Crown has 39 luxurious rooms, complete with all the facilities you would expect from a 3 star hotel and a little more.?? Imagine sleeping in a 14th century bedroom, with all the amenities of the modern day.??Choose from the historic oak beamed rooms in the original house, the more contemporary executive rooms in the new wing or the romantic four poster suites.We have two meeting rooms, the Prison Wine Bar is sub basement and can hold up to 14 for those days when you need to get out of the office or for training days. The Rose suite is very versatile and can hold up to 100 theater style or 160 for banqueting.Free wifi through out the hotel and free parking.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 14:00 |
| Check Out: | 11:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2015 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 39 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 39 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 3 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 2 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 1551 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 160 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11am - 11pm |
| Ownership: | Best Western |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Noon Day prior for individual bookings.Group policy varies rom 7 to 30 days | |
| Nightly Parking: | free |
| Total Taxes: | 20.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 9.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 9.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 11.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 9.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 14.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 6.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 16.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 14.95 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 2.50 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 2.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 2.50 Per Person |
| Banquet Soda: | 3.50 Per Hour |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 3.65 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Child facilities
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Hairdryer available
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
Airport & Shuttle Information
Stansted Airport 45min drive approx £50 in taxi
Local Shuttle Info: Local bus every 2 hours takes 1 hour and cost £18 approx
Breakfast Information
Our Continental breakfast £9.95 is your choice from the buffet, cereals, juices, fruit, yoghurt, toast, pastries and hot beverages. Or add to that our Full English Breakfast £11.95 ALSO includes your choice of bacon, egg, sausage, beans, hash browns, mushroom, tomatoes, black pudding. Keep you going all day
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Internet / WiFI
Free Wifi throughout the hotel.
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Rose & Crown Colchester
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel.
Feel free to use the Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Colchester event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Meters) | Size (sqm.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Rose Suite | 15 x 8 x 3 | 120 | --/80 | 56 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 45 | --/-- | 100 | -- | -- |
Close This Rose SuiteThis is a very versatile room with its own entrance and toilets it also has for banqueting its own bar and dancefloor. For larger functions up to 160 guests we can open the partition into the restaurant. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1291.7 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 15 x 8 x 3 M. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £200.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £350.00 GBP rates depend on day of week and time of year - quoted rates are an estimate   | ||||||||||||
| Prison Wine Bar | 6 x 4 x 2 | 24 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | 14 | 16 | --/-- | 30 | -- | -- |
Close This Prison Wine BarEver thought you woul have a meeting or training in a "Prison", well now you can. The Prison Wine Bar still has orginal prison doors and is perfect for those small gatherings. Please be aware is located downstairs so it is not accesible to all. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 258.3 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 2 M. Floor Level: 1 Below Ground Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Half Day Rental: £100.00 GBP Full Day Rental: £175.00 GBP rates depend on day of week and time of year - quoted rates are an estimate | ||||||||||||
| Accommodates up to 100 | 0 x 25 x 12 | 0 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 100 | -- | -- |
Close This Accommodates up to 100Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 25 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel have?
There are 39 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?
Our Continental breakfast £9.95 is your choice from the buffet, cereals, juices, fruit, yoghurt, toast, pastries and hot beverages. Or add to that our Full English Breakfast £11.95 ALSO includes your choice of bacon, egg, sausage, beans, hash browns, mushroom, tomatoes, black pudding. Keep you going all day
How much does internet cost?
Free Wifi throughout the hotel.
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
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