Large, comfortable room. Great bed, great shower and great internet - everything we needed. It was good to have a kettle and a fridge in the room. We could even have cooked as there was also a stove top and a microwave. The parking was a bonus. It was hot weather and they kindly gave us a fan - much appreciated. We have stayed here before as it is so convenient for town and for visiting the family. Everyone was really friendly. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.

Nothing. It was all good. Many thanks to everyone.

Very comfy bed, friendly staff and good location, walking distance into town. Free parking included next to the hotel. Was given the option to change to twin beds instead of the double, allowed the choose which we wanted which was nice.

Felt abit rushed to leave with knock at the door 30 mins before check out time

The staff were lovely and the room was spacious and good value for money

It was quite loud at night as we were right next to the private hire room but honestly it didn't matter as we stayed on NYE and we were out until late anyway. We were made aware of the party when we arrived to the property

It was in a very convenient location for us.

The fire alarm went off in the middle if the night and it was a 'false' alarm. It was difficult to get back to sleep after that. They weren't serving breakfast on that day, although that dint natter to us.

The late check-in at midnight was possible but I had to call in. A good location between the town centre and the train station which was important for me. The receptionist/hotel owner gave me some advice how to get to my destination at the next day and even booked a taxi for me.

The receptionist/hotel owner asked me for some proof of identity which should not usually happen. I travelled with some of my friends across the UK for years and nothing like that was ever the case. I did not have my passport with me, luckily I had another type of ID. The bra next to my bed could not be properly used because the power socket was on the opposite side of my bed. There was no table to put it on on the opposite side. Its cable was also too short to plug it in on the opposite side and to use on the side with the table where the bra was standing. The main light was also to dim, I could not read my book with this light.

The rooms where comfy and decorated with a homely feel. The location and car park was very convenient. Not many hotels are a walking distance to town and have free parking. Staff are friendly. I personally think the bad reviews were not to do with the service but discrimination. This hotel definitely has potential and I feel like the staff are working hard to make it Better. I think the improvements that need to be made are reflected in the price a it’s very cheap compared to other hotels in the area.

The shower in my room was far too hot. But when I told reception they put me in a different room there also wasn’t a restaurant or place for breakfast.

The hotel is in an excellent location, quiet but within walking distance of the town and the castle. The free on-site parking was great. The room was lovely; comfortable bed, great shower, great WiFi and the fridge was a bonus. The best thing however, was the people there. They were so friendly and helpful. It makes all the difference. This is where we stay when we visit family in Colchester. Thank you to everyone at Star Anglia for making our wedding anniversary so special.

Nothing. Everything was straight forward and everyone was super friendly.

Friendly staff who allowed an early checkin. Large room (we got upgraded on arrival). Bus stop on road outside. Bus ride to city centre only takes 15 minutes. Small number of restaurants nearby. Quiet room. River walk nearby.

A long walk from city centre so need to take a bus. Many of the shops nearby seemed closed or limited opening hours.

I stayed in Colchester one night with my daughter to attend a funeral. It was a night of record high temperatures. we found the quality of our rooms and cleanliness excellent. On such a hot night air conditioning would have been a bonus. Free parking was much appreciated. Breakfast was not served until 9.00am which suited us but would have been a problem had we been leaving early. It was served well by a lady who acted as cook, waitress and general hostess. We were at leisure so we enjoyed it but it might have been a problem had we been in a hurry

Only the very hot weather which was not under the hotel's control

Tasty curry house next door, free, secure parking onsite

did not include private butler