2-Star Hotels in Essex, United Kingdom

Just off A12 to the side of the Shell service station on south bound carriage way, you will find free parking slots, but mainly full of vans in the week. Check in was good, the open window in the room didn’t disguise the fact the room had been smoked in. Fairly standard room with no bath, but the bed was softish and narrow for comparable hotels. The breakfast was the standard, but the staff topped up food regularly and cleaned up tables as people left. Due to its location the room rate was reasonable, being 10-15 minutes from the Colchester park and ride.

Ideal location. Welcoming and polite check in from members of staff. Didn't get chance to use resteraunt as we were in a hurry for an O2 Arena event. Room was adequate for stay although shower head wouldn't stay in a fixed position, the toilet sprayed water at you when you flushed and it would have been nice to have a bin near kettle to put used tea bags etc in. Checked around the room before leaving the following morning and found dog toys under the bed so obviously not cleaned properly before we arrived.

Nice student hostel. Convenient location for lectures in the campus. The kitchen has some kitchenware available.

Oh dear. Emailed this hotel prior to booking to confirm their pet policy and charges per dog. Got an email back saying £5.00 per dog, per night (which coincided with internet research on this hotel & prior reviews). Booked this hotel and was then emailed by the same Receptionist to say the price per dog is £15.00 per night. When I questioned it, I was told they made a typo in the original email and their prices had recently gone up too.. Still, we went ahead and booked as we had little choice in the area and paid £90 for us & £60 for the dogs in total for the two nights. Upon check in, we were handed a key card and a little dog waste bag holder which was a nice gesture. From the outside, this place looks alright. Inside our room, it was awful. Carpets are so old and filthy - didn’t want to step on them without shoes on. The bed was okay. The furniture in the room was all very dated. Bathroom was disgusting - flush had to be pushed hard to make it work, mirror had brown cracks in numerous parts, sink was cracked, taps were terribly stained and shower tiles were yellow. Behind the bathroom door, it had been slammed so hard many times that the wall had a door knob shaped deep hole in it. The walls in the whole room were off colour and textured - felt like we were in a prison cell to be honest. Spent the minimum amount of time in the room that we possibly could. It’s unbelievable that they charge so much per dog really and absolutely nothing was provided for them other than the little bag holder - it should have been £5.00 per dog per night as it originally was advertised online. Did not complain to Reception as we understand this is a budget hotel but would NEVER stay here again. The only positives we could find were free parking, they allow dogs and it was quiet during our stay - for every other reason, I would avoid. Whole place needs a refurb and then they could charge more per room.

Pretty poor hotel, I thought the place was shut down as had scaffolding all around it. I suppose you get what you pay for, so glad I stayed in a delux double with river view, this was very average, dread to think what standard would be like. Needs updating. Couldn’t keep window open as no arm to hold, kept swinging and banging Food is good though, nice breakfast

We stayed here for 2 nights Monday and Tuesday , we arrived to find the free parking is actually out of sight the other side of the shops in a public long stay carpark . The room although large and spacious was not really furnished that greatly the bed was a standard double not very comfortable , the wall paper was the same I decorated my daughter's room over 10 years ago with , and in places the paint was coming of the wall or was flaking and dirty mainly on the corners and around the shelf the kettle was located on . The breakfast wasn't the best but was adequate . However on the second night we had the neighbours from hell in the next room coming in at 2330 playing computer games ,watching TV and imitating the noises on the game this went on till 0200 I. The morning . I tried calling the reception but no one picked up . no where could I find an emergency contact number either . I e mailed the hotel so they would be aware of it the following morning . Well if you ever experience this hotel don't expect tohe management to show any empathy over remorse infact one of the directors /general manager denied any responsibility for the hotel at all and his sister when she finally called me claimed they could not be held responsible for the other guests actions and did not have any members of staff on after the bar closes so guests can effectively run wild it it's not down to them . She offered about 17 quid compensation. For aa nights disturbed sleep and would not enter into any form of negotiation and offered no apologies what so ever .my advise if. Your looking for a very tired hotel and don't mind not sleeping well then fill your boots me I certainly won't be returning and as for compensation it's now in the hands of my card provider to dispute the payment under section 75 failing to provide the basic service as advertised.

We were very happy with our accommodation very clean the bed slightly hard but still able to have a good night sleep, only criticism is the hotel is looking tired and could to with some TLC but we would stay again everyone was friendly and helpful on the hole a great stay

Just off A12 to the side of the Shell service station on south bound carriage way, you will find free parking slots, but mainly full of vans in the week. Check in was good, the open window in the room didn’t disguise the fact the room had been smoked in. Fairly standard room with no bath, but the bed was softish and narrow for comparable hotels. The breakfast was the standard, but the staff topped up food regularly and cleaned up tables as people left. Due to its location the room rate was reasonable, being 10-15 minutes from the Colchester park and ride.

Nice student hostel. Convenient location for lectures in the campus. The kitchen has some kitchenware available.

Ideal location. Welcoming and polite check in from members of staff. Didn't get chance to use resteraunt as we were in a hurry for an O2 Arena event. Room was adequate for stay although shower head wouldn't stay in a fixed position, the toilet sprayed water at you when you flushed and it would have been nice to have a bin near kettle to put used tea bags etc in. Checked around the room before leaving the following morning and found dog toys under the bed so obviously not cleaned properly before we arrived.

Oh dear. Emailed this hotel prior to booking to confirm their pet policy and charges per dog. Got an email back saying £5.00 per dog, per night (which coincided with internet research on this hotel & prior reviews). Booked this hotel and was then emailed by the same Receptionist to say the price per dog is £15.00 per night. When I questioned it, I was told they made a typo in the original email and their prices had recently gone up too.. Still, we went ahead and booked as we had little choice in the area and paid £90 for us & £60 for the dogs in total for the two nights. Upon check in, we were handed a key card and a little dog waste bag holder which was a nice gesture. From the outside, this place looks alright. Inside our room, it was awful. Carpets are so old and filthy - didn’t want to step on them without shoes on. The bed was okay. The furniture in the room was all very dated. Bathroom was disgusting - flush had to be pushed hard to make it work, mirror had brown cracks in numerous parts, sink was cracked, taps were terribly stained and shower tiles were yellow. Behind the bathroom door, it had been slammed so hard many times that the wall had a door knob shaped deep hole in it. The walls in the whole room were off colour and textured - felt like we were in a prison cell to be honest. Spent the minimum amount of time in the room that we possibly could. It’s unbelievable that they charge so much per dog really and absolutely nothing was provided for them other than the little bag holder - it should have been £5.00 per dog per night as it originally was advertised online. Did not complain to Reception as we understand this is a budget hotel but would NEVER stay here again. The only positives we could find were free parking, they allow dogs and it was quiet during our stay - for every other reason, I would avoid. Whole place needs a refurb and then they could charge more per room.