Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

We used this hotel as a stopover on a longer journey. We enjoyed a good meal in the bar the evening we arrived. Beautiful old building but the room was clean and comfortable. A slight confusion working the shower was the only glitch. We would be happy to stay again. less

Only stayed for 1 night. Arrived earlier than check in time but was welcomed by reception. Creaky stairs & corridor floors but only to be expected in such a lovely old building. Double room was clean & comfortable, though the bathroom was missing a toilet roll holder.... it had to balance on the towel rail! Wi fi in the room was hit & miss. We had drinks & a light snack in the bar, efficient service. We found the hotel handy to walk to town to meet friends in the evening (went to Colchester Arts Centre) didn't have breakfast Sunday morning but found a very good local cafe! less

Considering the age of the hotel the facilities were very modern. The food was excellent. Breakfasts with a lot of choice for continental or cooked. The bar meals were also good. Staff helpful and friendly. The only problem we encountered was the shower control was very stiff, but this was apparently because it was new. less

This is the third year running we have held our Branch Dinner at the Rose and Crown, and once again the service was fantastic, swear the food gets better and better each year, big thanks to Lisa for her hard work and to Stefan and his team who looked after us for the evening, already booked for next year less

Excellent staff,the room although not large was comfortable, and very clean,we did not eat there in the evening but the breakfast was excellent.The bar was comfortable and service good.Old clochester is a short walk away. Would stay again less