Best Hotels in Colchester
Colchester packs a Norman castle, Roman walls and a direct rail line to Liverpool Street into a compact centre. These notes cover which corners suit a stay, and which suit only a late arrival by car.
The Dutch Quarter and the castle for a quiet, central stay
Timber framed houses, the Norman keep and the High Street are all close together here. It tends to be calm after dark and is easy on foot, but the lanes are narrow for cars and rooms in older buildings can be compact, so ask about stairs before you commit.
Timber framed houses, the Norman keep and the High Street are all close together here.
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The Hythe for river views away from the centre
The Hythe is Colchester's old river port on the Colne, now a mix of converted quayside buildings, newer flats and working yards. It suits someone who likes water outside the window, as long as the walk back towards the centre, which is uphill, does not put you off.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Colchester itself.
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Stanway and the A12 for a late arrival by car
Stanway lies on the western edge of town beside the A12, so it works when you are driving in after dark and want easy parking more than atmosphere. It is practical rather than atmospheric, and the old centre is a short taxi ride away.
Stanway lies on the western edge of town beside the A12, so it works when you are driving in after dark and want easy parking more than atmosphere.
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The two stations are easy to confuse
Colchester has two stations that are easy to mix up. The main one, on the Liverpool Street line, sits north of the centre, while Colchester Town is a branch line station nearer the old core. Work out which one your guest will use before choosing a side of town. Busy weekends around local events can fill central rooms early, so plan ahead.
Colchester has two stations that are easy to mix up.
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Whichever corner you settle on, two checks stand behind each profile on TheDirectory. A member of the team compares identity with an official document issued by a government, and a person looks over every photograph before it goes live.
Whichever corner you settle on, two checks stand behind each profile on TheDirectory.
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Frequently asked questions
No. TheDirectory does not book rooms. It is a place to browse members and message them, so whether you stay in the Dutch Quarter, at the Hythe or out at Stanway, the booking is made directly between you and the hotel.
Yes. Colchester has members of its own, and the listings also include people from nearby towns such as Chelmsford, Ipswich, Braintree and Witham. That is why the main station and the A12 matter when you plan a meeting.
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