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Marks Tey Hotel Colchester

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with health club and sauna

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Marks Tey Hotel Colchester

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Front of property
Indoor pool
Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Marks Tey Hotel Colchester

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
London Road, Colchester, England, CO6 1DU
  • Popular LocationColchester Zoo5 min drive
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex12 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)38 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Family Room

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Accessible Room

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Accessible Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Family Room

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Double Room

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Colchester

At Marks Tey Hotel Colchester, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Colchester Zoo and 8.6 km (5.3 mi) from Layer Marney Tower. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The brasserie, Brasserie Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes. 1690 square feet (157 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Colchester hotel include Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and Colchester Castle Park.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Zoo - 5 min drive
  • Layer Marney Tower - 8 min drive
  • Colchester Castle Park - 9 min drive
  • Colchester Town Hall - 9 min drive
  • University of Essex - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Marks Tey Station - 8 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Live & Let Live - 5 min drive
  • Jhaal - 7 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • The Cricketers - 6 min drive

About this property

Marks Tey Hotel Colchester

Eco-certified hotel with health club and sauna
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1690 square feet (157 square metres) and includes conference space. The eco-certified Marks Tey Hotel Colchester also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colchester hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1690 sq ft of conference space
  • 157 sq. m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester offers 110 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Czech, English, German, Polish, Romanian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • One-time housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,690 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

This property is undergoing renovations from 15 April 2024 to 31 July 2024 (completion date subject to change).
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

Yep, Marks Tey Hotel Colchester has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester on 6 May 2024 start from AU$123.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

The closest beach to Marks Tey Hotel Colchester is Mill Beach (16.9 km).

Does Marks Tey Hotel Colchester have a pool?

Marks Tey Hotel Colchester has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

Marks Tey Hotel Colchester features a health club, an indoor pool and a sauna.

Does Marks Tey Hotel Colchester serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

No, Marks Tey Hotel Colchester does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Marks Tey Hotel Colchester, with food and water bowls on offer.

Marks Tey Hotel Colchester Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 825 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 825 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gaby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff were all friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very comfortable room bit noidy at night though
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very good,close to where we wanted to be.breakfast and dinner very good .could not fault this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frans H

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although we were told that there would be works going on and that there would be Afghan refugees, these issues were not interfering with our stay. Staff vey pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MR STEPHEN J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are being modernised on the whole good finish. The windows should be better as do not silence trains running most of the early hours. Also the pillow choice , hard hard or harder . Would have been better to close and modernise the whole hotel instead of doing a wing at a time .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Shenal

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023