Globe Hotel Colchester, Colchester ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

71 North Station Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

The Globe Hotel is a historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700, situated half a mile from Colchester's town center and railway station. This family-run hotel offers easy access to local attractions, including the University of Essex and Colchester Zoo. With its 12 bedrooms, cozy atmosphere, and complimentary breakfasts, it provides a comfortable base for exploring the area.

Location

Globe Hotel is located within a 10-minute walk from Colchester's main shopping streets and Castle Park. Guests benefit from bus connections to local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploration. Colchester Railway Station, with services to London Liverpool Street every 20 minutes, is only half a mile away.

Rooms

The Globe Hotel features 12 bedrooms, including Single En-suite, Double En-suite, and Twin En-suite options. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee making facilities. All rooms also include an en-suite with a standard shower and complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast options include a Full English and Continental menu served every morning at a reasonable price. The bar opens at noon and stays open until late, offering a variety of drinks for guests. The designated breakfast area is where guests can enjoy their meals in a comfortable setting.

Leisure & Business

Free private parking is available for guests, along with a complimentary electric car charging point. The hotel also provides convenient amenities such as tour/ticket assistance, ensuring guests have everything needed for a pleasant stay. High standards are maintained to ensure guest satisfaction.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Standard Room with 1 Single Bed

Max:

1 person

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Colchester1400 ft

Airports

London Stansted (STN) 32.3 mi

London Southend (SEN) 40.0 mi

Train

Colchester Town Railway Station4300 ft

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort

“The room was spacious, clean, and incredibly comfortable, which made our stay very enjoyable.” view full review

Excellent Bathroom

“The bathroom was excellent with a great shower that had strong water pressure making for a refreshing experience.” view full review

Easy Parking

“Parking was simple and hassle-free, allowing us to leave our car without worry throughout our stay.” view full review

Above and Beyond

“The service was excellent, especially when the staff helped recover a lost item and mailed it back quickly.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free parking
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Stores/Commercial services

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Sun terrace

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

71 North Station Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

Map view

71 North Station Road, Colchester, United Kingdom

City landmarks

High Street

Colchester Castle Park

3300 ft

Museums

The Castle Museum

2800 ft

Museums

Hollytrees Museum

4100 ft

Church Street

Colchester Arts Centre

3100 ft

High Street Cowdrey Crescent

Colchester War Memorial

2900 ft

Church

St Helen's Chapel

2200 ft

Town Hall High Street

Colchester Town Hall

2300 ft

One Castle Park Right in front of the Castle

The Claudius Gateway

3000 ft

Gallery

firstsite

4600 ft

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

3800 ft

High Street

Colchester's Natural History Museum

2900 ft

74 High Street

The Minories Galleries

3100 ft

Church

Lion Walk United Reformed Church

3000 ft

St. Johns Thorrington Road

St. John's Abbey Gate

3900 ft

Museums

Roman Circus Centre

4300 ft

Bourne Mill Bourne Road

Bourne Mill

1.5 mi

Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate

Jumbo Water Tower

2300 ft

Castle

Colchester Castle

1.3 mi

63 High Street

Xtreme Gaming

2800 ft

Balkerne Passage

Colchester Roman Wall

2200 ft

East Stockwell Street

Peake's House

2500 ft

4-11 Trinity Street

Holy Trinity Church

2700 ft

Parks

Highwoods Country Park

1.0 mi

11A Eld Lane

The South Lanes

3000 ft

Stadiums

Weston Homes Community Stadium

1.9 mi

High Woods

5000 ft

400 Military Road

St. John Russian Orthodox Church

1.1 mi

Colchester CO3 4DT

Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove

1.4 mi

Nearby

Dutch Quarter Apartments West Stockwell Street

Dutch Quarter

1700 ft

Spa Center

Aqua Springs

1500 ft

Restaurants

Dolphin Fish Bar

400 ft

36 North Station Road

All Buns Blazing

1600 ft

Clarendon Way Wickes Home Improvements

Yates Colchester

2500 ft

1-3 Head Street

Burger King

2700 ft

11B High Street

Harpers Caffe

2900 ft

7 Culver Street West

Taco Bell

2600 ft

12-14 Head Street

Greggs Colchester

2700 ft

16 High Street

Slice

2800 ft

3 Culver Street West

Mcdonalds

3100 ft

35-37 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

5.7

Location

6.7

Service

6.0

Dining

5.3

3/5 based on 80 reviews

#18 of 21 hotels in Colchester based on Tripadvisor

David

United Kingdom, May 2024

6.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the train station and town center, offering brilliant service and a nice decor. The rooms were not very clean and were situated in a sister hotel owned by the same company next door, albeit accessible through a cupboard-sized door. The atmosphere was great, but some rude individuals downgraded it.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were located in a sister hotel next door, accessible through a small door, and were not very clean.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly and went out of their way to provide excellent service.

Location

7.0

The location was good and fairly efficient, although some rude individuals downgraded the atmosphere.

Dining

5.0

The restaurant was not worth the money, and some advertised options were not available.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate and clean, resembling those in a campervan/caravan.

Roger

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was absolutely worth it for the price of £50. The room was brilliant and cleaned well, except for the bed, which was a bit disappointing. Unfortunately, paying £60 for a night with no bath, tiny shower, and minimal soap was quite disgraceful.

Rooms

8.0

My room was brilliant for £50, absolutely getting my money's worth and cleaned well, except for the bed.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit mixed. While the staff offered an upgrade for £15 with breakfast, they weren't that friendly or helpful. The comfortable bed was a plus, but the TV had digital signal issues.

Location

7.0

The location was excellent, with pubs, restaurants, and takeaways just a short walk away in Colchester town centre. However, the off-road car park next to an Indian restaurant was a bit dodgy.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was great value with a buffet spread like any other hotel. However, it was a bit inconvenient that breakfast had to be taken in the adjacent Globe hotel.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had laundry and newspaper services available, which were quite convenient for guests.

Frederick

United Kingdom, July 2023

5.0/10

The hotel seemed like it was taken out of a house and placed into the kitchen area, which was a bit disappointing for £60 a night. The lack of a bath, tiny shower, and minimal soap were not ideal. However, I did run into some trouble with the management when I tried to bring my meal up to the room. It felt like a trip straight back to the 80s.

Rooms

5.0

The room felt like it was taken from a house, and the installation in the kitchen area was not the best. The lack of a bath and the tiny shower with a sliver of soap made the experience less enjoyable. It was indeed reminiscent of the 80s.

Service

5.0

The check-in process was welcoming, and the pricing seemed fair based on the facilities. Unfortunately, there were some issues with rudeness from the staff, who never even greeted me. The comments left by other hotel users were far from accurate, as my experience with the management was less than pleasant.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient, albeit up a steepish hill. There were some nice pubs along the way, which was a good break during the journey. Despite the presence of white van laborers who were sometimes rude, the area had some good spots for relaxation and decent Wi-Fi.

Dining

5.0

The European dishes were supposed to be enjoyed in the Globe hotel, but the experience felt more like a simple bed and breakfast setup rather than a proper dining experience. The promise of a full English breakfast was not entirely met.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were starting to look very run down, with tight shower and toilet cubicles that were hard to navigate. There were various maintenance issues like a disabled lift, hanging fire door closers, and inadequate lighting levels. The neighboring reception at the Star Anglia looked far better than the hotel itself.