The oldest Hotel in Englands oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel. 9 executive rooms featuring flat screen LCD tvs, air-conditioning, laptop charging, safes and premium quality fixtures and furnishings. Alternatively, choose from the historic oak-beamed rooms in the original house, or the more contemporary rooms in the main building. Free wifi in all areas of the hotel. The Oak room restaurant offers a comtemporary setting and great casual dining, a favourite with the locals and guests alike. Have a pre-dinner drink in either the hotel lounge or enjoy the Tudor Bar/Brasserie with its more traditional foods and ales with a roaring log fire in the winter. The Hotel is within walking distance of Colchester Town centre (15 mins) and accessible to all the historic sights of East Anglia. Free car parking.