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4.8 out of 5

"Very nice hotel with great rooms. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, the menu had good variety on it and reasonbly priced. " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 12 Aug 2019

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Classic Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£88* Per night/room 21 Mar - 22 Mar

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Wivenhoe House Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Essex. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at the brasserie
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from University of Essex and a 3-minute drive from Beth Chatto Garden
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee

Wivenhoe House Hotel ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Wivenhoe House Hotel

Everyone (1) Couples (3) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Very nice hotel with great rooms. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, the menu had good variety on it and reasonbly priced.

Posted by on 12 Aug 2019

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5 out of 5

amazing everything !

amazing hotel , grounds , rooms , staff , food i cannot ask for anymore absolutely gorgeous rooms , even though your in the annex the rooms are stunningly modern and i cannot give any more praise .

Posted by on 26 Mar 2018

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4 out of 5

Very nice place with great staff!

Stayed away on business and enjoyed my one night stay. Welcomed with a smile and escorted to my room. Very nice room, I stayed in Helena. Very tired after my long drive and so had room service, fish n chips were excellent. Slept well and breakfast was very good...cooked to order, glad to see the Wivenhoe hasn't surrendered to the scourge of modern hotels 'the buffet breakfast'... Will be back! Tips: better signage for car park and reception and better pillows..

Posted by on 14 Jan 2018

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5 out of 5

Convenient to University to visit our son

Pros: Friendly helpful staff.
Cons: Signage as mentioned above
Location: Not applicable for this trip. visited Colchester.
Finding hotel at night was difficult. I think signage could be improved.

Posted by on 16 Nov 2017

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Wivenhoe House Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Colchester hotel.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Colchester Hythe Station (2.7 km / 1.7 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Wivenhoe House Hotel offers 40 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Bath or shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer available
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

The brasserie – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.