Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel occupies a 14th-century coaching inn on East Street in Colchester. The historic town centre is roughly a 15-minute walk away.

Modern and oak-beamed rooms all include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with Freeview, a hot-drinks tray and an en suite. Breakfast is served every day, and the bar opens in the evenings. The hotel also offers family rooms and a business centre.

There is a 24-hour front desk, room service and a free car park, which can fill up during events; other car parks are a short walk away. With facilities for guests with disabilities, it suits sightseers and business travellers.