 Guest Reviews
Each review and rating that we receive is verified to ensure that we only display information provided by guests who have actually stayed in the hotel.
86%
Recommend This Property
Overall Experience 4.2
86%
Recommend This Property
|
Good location and leisure facilities
ByJomu
July 20, 2017
We were not sure what to expect when we arrived but made the choice on line from the photos and the fact that the hotel was on a bus route into Colchester. We were pleasantly surprised by the fact that everywhere seemed to have been recently refurbished. Our room was not an executive one but was fine, the bathroom had a good shower and nicely fitted out. We really enjoyed the leisure facilities particularly the hot jacuzzi. Breakfast was one of the best we have had in a hotel with everything to choose from and freshly cooked food. We stayed three nights and had two evening meals, both of which were good quality, well presented . The only downside was the wine list, there was not a modestly priced house wine. All the bottled wine was expensive.
comfortable hotel
Bybig mal
July 20, 2017
had a good stayand the staff were very friendly and very helpfull The only downside was the breakfast
Customer Service could be better
ByKayV63
July 19, 2017
Staff were more interested in their own tasks than looking after customers.
Food was OK and the room was pleasant
Friendly staff, comfortable room.
ByLottie123
July 19, 2017
I arrived for one night stay recently, whilst visiting my son who lives in the are.
The receptionist was courteous, friendly and efficient.
The room was clean and spacious, and the bed comfortable.
Could do with a bit more in the way of amenities in the bathroom. I.e., face cloths, body lotion and nail file pack, but these are minor things.
Breakfast on offer good and cannot fault what we saw and what we ate, but could do with a menu stating what is on offer. I asked if porridge was available and indeed it was and was provided for me. I would not have known if I had not asked, so makes me wonder if other items are available.
Would definitely stay here again.
Convenient
Byandydtv
July 17, 2017
Large carpark good location full amenities and friendly staff
Clean rooms
Nice stay but work needed in the restaurant
BySteve
July 16, 2017
The Colchester Holiday Inn is a good hotel with large rooms and good communication links. The rooms and bed are comfortable and ensured a sound nights sleep. The onsite gym appeared to be good although I did not use it myself but will likely do so if in the area in future.
Free wifi is available and I found the hotel to be a pleasant stay at reasonable value.
The restaurant was however a big disappointment. It was relatively expensive and did not offer good quality for the dishes which I tried. I was underwhelmed by the food on this occasion.
Very pleasant short stay at this hotel
ByGert
July 16, 2017
We travelled from Devon to attend a friends funeral and booked 2 nights and was pleasantly surprised by tthe position the decoration and cleanliness of of the hotel also all the staff were pleasant and helpful we enjoyed a very good breakfast on both days and will definitely stay here the next time we visit Colchester and would recommend this good value for money hotel.
Disappointing
ByFWG001
July 14, 2017
Unfortunately most (not all) of the staff here don't know how to smile or make a customer feel welcome. Two of the ladies on reception were friendly and helpful. The rooms were comfortable but let down by children running noisily past the door, the sheets were too small for the bed, and the bathroom amenities are sadly lacking (when I asked for some extras I was given some half used bottles). The restaurant was dirty (floors, cutlery, crockery, lipstick marks on glasses, and table napkins from the night before) and the food basic and a real let down (a banoffee pie was straight liquid). There are some vegetarian dishes on the menu but the staff don't know what cheese is used so it's unknown whether the dishes are actually vegetarian or not. There was no tea/coffee station so the staff bring a drink to you, however they appear to have trouble getting coffee in the cup so you end up with slops on your cup and saucer. Perhaps some staff training and motivation might help this hotel, but I won't be returning.
Review
ByBazza
July 11, 2017
Generally good but restaurant/bar over priced and staff slow to respond
Sound nights sleep
ByMick
July 07, 2017
Only stayed one night but was booked in very quick although there were two weddings taking place, one departing by coach to another venue and one on site. The staff were very welcoming and explained things in a clear and concise manner. Was a little disappointed by the bar area as there was not a lot of room to relax in. But all in all a good place to stay and very clean and nice looking.
Excellent
ByNewton
July 07, 2017
Good service ,excellent stay ,like the atmosphere around
decent
Byjane
July 07, 2017
No good vodka charged for ice cream pool closed too early