London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1DU, United Kingdom
#16 of 17 hotels in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1967 hotel reviews
6.7Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.6
Location
7.8
Facilities
7.0
Staff
8.0
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 14, 2024
Maureen
United KingdomUnable to think of anything.
The room had a good feeling, the bed was very comfortable and easy to get around the hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
David
United KingdomRooms very comfortable. Staff very helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Clair
United KingdomHad to hunt down the staff when we arrived, it was 8:30pm..could of done with a bell at reception or a number ro ring. Overall though it's a nice place to stay.
Nice & clean Had everything there that we needed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Marcus
United KingdomBuilding work ongoing however results great
Amazing staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Bhaskar
United KingdomThe duvets had lots of stains on them underbthe cover Only got 1 towel and 1 hand towel for twin room View was sludge And the pool and changing facilities were poor including boiling hot shower if even slightly turned to hot Breakfast area very dull and not welcoming luckily staff were lovely
Friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Stewart
United KingdomIt’s fine for us
Room was very newly refurbished to a high standard
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Deb
United KingdomBuilding work ongoing as hotel being revamped. It will be lovely when it’s finished. Pool and spa area very dated but again, if this is being refurbed also it could be amazing.
Nice hotel for a last minute overnight stay. Staff brilliant and breakfast was really very good!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Maxine
United KingdomThe hotel is currently undergoing very expansive and disruptive renovations which are greatly needed and good to see the investment but we weren’t informed of this prior to our visit. Also the breakfast left something to be desired. The single member of staff serving at breakfast was only interested in taking payment, at which point the service ended, we were seen to a table or given any information about breakfast. Hopefully this improve a long with the building works.
The hotel room was newly refurbished and well appointed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Jo
United KingdomCurrently being refurbed, will be amazing when finished
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Harry
United KingdomHad to walk though a chemical smell building area to get to my room
Good food and the newly renovated rooms are lovely, staff where very pleasant
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Darrin
United KingdomThe fact the on site workman doing the refurbishment were allowed to take all the breakfast stuff and to wander behind the serving trays in full workwear!!
Room was good nice staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Scott
United KingdomDidn’t know about works being done until we arrived
Nice location and pool
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Jeffery
AustraliaLet down by the difficulty locating the apartments, lack of signage or email advice. I arrived without the vital code words to enter the building. Was only helped by asking others. The first night I went down the street for a meal, making sure I took the electronic door device. On returning my attention was drawn to a notice on the outside of the front door telling me that my electronic device may not work and if so, enter the building through the car park, after entering the secret code into the electronic panel. Had I known that information earlier I would have taken the secret code with me, expecting as I was to use the electronic device. I spent two hours in the dark and cold waiting for another occupant to let me in. I have been told this is not uncommon, but unfortunately it soured the whole exoperience..
Excellent location and spacious rooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Marilyn
United KingdomNice quiet room, bed comfortable. Breakfast had good choice. Plenty of car parking. All staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 6, 2024
Paul
United KingdomWas being refurbished so had to go up and over to say to get to the room. Hotel will be be lovely once done
Handy location nice setup and had use of gym and pool
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Wayne
United KingdomCooked breakfast buffet was cold, limited choice of meals on bar menu, very average quality food.
Convenient location, parking and free WiFi
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Christine
United KingdomBuilding work and signage poor
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Andy
United KingdomToilet door lock was on the outside 😂 in one room and a small piece of skirting was missing and a small carpet stain in the other
Staff and facilities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Stephen
United KingdomOn initial walking into the hotel, a smell of dampness hits you immediately which is not a pleasant welcome. In the room itself, I opened the window and was shocked to see a lot of dirt, dust and cobwebs around the window frame. Overall the hotel looked tired and dated and would benefit from an upgrade and a very good all-round clean.
Good value for money and an ideal location for allowing us to visit our grandchildren. The room was large with a very nice ensuite.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Aiden
United KingdomHotel was being renovated. So had to walk up and down several flights of stairs to get to our room. Was like walking through a building site with all the mats down. Room didn't feel finished either. Had random bits of wood that looks like they should have had bedside lamps on. No fridge in the room.
Nice hotel, was clean and staff were very friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Peter
United KingdomI found the bar food was niche, very limited and not to my liking, hence went elsewhere.
The room was very clean and modern, the bed was comfortable, excellent bathroom. I liked the swimming pool, the water was a nice warm temperature.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Diane
SpainRestaurant closed due to refurbishment, long walk up some stairs, along a corridor and back down another flight of stairs to our ground floor bedroom as downstairs corridor was closed due to refurbishment. Breakfast room somewhat tired as yet to be refurbished.
Lovely refurbished bedroom with luxurious shower room. Plenty of space.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Henry
United KingdomThe upgrade was not mentioned during the booking.
My room was upgraded for additional cost. I got a call from the hotel/ host to clarify and confirm my booking options and choices.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Paul
United KingdomGetting a parking fine even though I did it at check in helped by your receptionist Hopefully it has been dealt with
Most of it
Stayed in February 2024
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