This family-friendly city hotel is a historic coaching inn, housed in a building dating back to 1500. The 47 guest rooms reflect the heritage of the hotel in a style and elegance befitting England's oldest recorded town. It is ideal for business travellers and holidaymakers alike. The small lobby leads into the lounge with a small seating area with wooden floors and rugs.

This hotel is located in the centre of England's oldest recorded town. Set within easy reach of the historic castle and also the excellent local shops, it is an ideal base for a visit to Colchester. Guests will find restaurants and nightspots within 100 metres and links to the public transport network just 200 metres away. It is a 25-minute drive to Clacton Sands and to Ipswich.

Guests are served breakfast each morning and the midday and evening meals may be enjoyed à la carte.