The hotel is an ancient building partly 14thC, with lots of charm. Consequently the facilities do not include a lift. If it was not a hotel i would pay just to have atour inside.
We had a very friendly welcome and after that the staff were always smiling and helpful. The room was lovely, looking out onto the courtyard, and clean. The radiator in the bathroom wasn't working (we were offered a different room but declined as we'd already unpacked) and handrails in the bath would have been helpful but we managed. They are clearly gearing up for Christmas and the tree in reception was beautifully decorated. The hotel itself is 14th-century, quirky and full of character and history, just as we like it, so we had a very happy stay and plan to return one day.
Great value and comfortable stay at the Rose and Crown Hotel for our weekend break in Colchester. Clean room, friendly staff, lovely historic building.
Room and bed fine, in the more modern wing. Breakfast very good, a shame hotel does not have lunch/evening restaurant. Reception desk is quite high and receptionist hidden, which gave a rather awkward welcome.
The Rose & Crown is a historic hotel that has charm and historical value. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be being patronised as much as it should.
The rooms are warm, clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly which are the most important points for me.
The hotel is tired and could benefit from some modernisation. Facilities are also thin on the ground with the absence of a restaurant in the evening.
On my last visit, i found that the bar had no draught ales and not even bar snacks.
Sadly, i will probably try somewhere else that serves evening food for my next visit to Colchester.
I loved the rustic look and feel of the hotel. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was modern with a rain shower. It is just a short wark to the town centre, which is a bonus.
If I am back to Colchester I would definitely stay there again.
Love this hotel and stay here whenever visiting Colchester for weekends away.
Very quaint with lots of charm and character.
We always stay in older part of hotel and find the rooms much nicer there.
Would highly recommend staying here
The room was very clean.
The reception staff were brilliant also bar staff.
Breakfast was a bit disappointing . Toast machine wasnât working properly, going round 5 times and still not right.
The waiter went to the kitchen with a slice of bread and returned with it toasted. When the full English arrived the sausage was nearly white. He took them away. We finished our breakfast. It was after breakfast after about 10 minutes he returned with them cooked but too late.
On the whole really think the breakfast was not worth ÂŁ15.95 each.