Wivenhoe House Hotel
About this hotel
Situated in Colchester, this charming hotel for $147 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Colchester
Reviews
4.4/5.0
Excellent(1,433 Reviews)
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9.0
Lovely place. Our room was lovely, spacious, clean and well resourced.
Needs a pool and spa to be perfect
9.0
It looked like a boutique hotel so exquisite and posh. I've stayed in many hotels but this one was different. The hotel are so eco friendly that even the room key is made of wood. The packaging for things in the room are environmentally friendly. The bathroom was so lush. I had an amazing bubble bath 2 nights in a row, felt like it was a spa. The room decor was state of the art and the surroundings were peaceful. I'm a university of Essex Alumni so it was nice to go to the campus with my family and reminisce on a decade ago of life on campus. I would definitely stay again. Also to add the amazing cot they had for my baby, it had wheels how genius! Much better than the cot in the last hotel I stayed in which was linen over a board in a cheap style travel cot. This hotel exudes excellence and I highly recommend.
The floorboards are creaky so you could hear noise from room above even though ceiling is high.
10.0
Nice atmosphere and friendly staff
10.0
Stayed here several times,always a great experience
N/A
7.0
The cleanliness, condition of furnishings and pleasantness of the room were all exceptional. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom furnishing and shower were faultless. Parking is convenient. The staff were very attentive and welcoming.
Hearing the air control units buzzing away through the night would have prevented a good nights sleep if I didn't always travel with ear plugs. Not a fan of coffee bags!
7.0
A lot of space within the room
a little bit to hot in the morning
10.0
clean and comfort
8.0
it’s very beautiful
the new part is a little soul less
9.0
Check in was great, despite the lovely girl that checked us in being trained and we all have to learn. However the room key didn’t work even after second attempt and a fair trek back and forth to it. The room really was perfect, cosy comfy beautiful views the balcony was fabulous. The Brasserie had a super atmosphere for drinks with local family and breakfast there this morning was fantastic. A love stay and will definitely return Thank you.
Key system, but not everything is perfect all the time
10.0
very spacious and the room was a lovely size also had lovely grounds for you to walk around
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6.0
room was a good size as was bathroom. good location - restaurant staff were great
The surprising racism at the reception desk. my partner and I are a mixed race couple - but not sure why we were asked if we were checking into separate rooms. That’s never happened in the entire time we’ve been together!
9.0
Beautiful setting, high spec rooms
Room too hot, no way to adjust room temperature
8.0
Rooms were lovely and the staff were brilliant. We got bespoke cocktails and blankets so we could sit outside. Grounds are beautiful.
It was very hot everywhere in the hotel.
6.0
Spacious room, very clean, comfortable bed, chairs. Good breakfast.
The restaurant was dismal. We waited nearly an hour for our starters to arrive after ordering. The waiters had a "don't care" attitude and appeared to suggest we were being unreasonable in expecting starters to arrive in under an hour. The food, when it did finally arrive, was variable: some dishes were OK, others were not or were not what we ordered. By that time there was no point complaining again and risking another hour's delay: were were just glad to finally get something and get out. Never again.
10.0
The stuff was very friendly and helpful, comfortable bed, good food.
In the room I did not have either dressing gown or slippers.
10.0
very professional staff and very clean rooms
although there was a fan in the room but it was very hot
7.0
location
no aircon in the room. was unbearably hot to sleep.
8.0
The view from the balcony...yes we had a balcony. I didn't expect that at all.
The grounds are excellent too, set on the grounds of a University, you could easily be in the middle of the countryside.
Nothing.
10.0
Had a great stay everything was perfect.
9.0
Very friendly helpful staff, good breakfast
10.0
We had a classic room in the Garden Wing. We had requested 2 single beds instead of 1 double which was no problem for the hotel. The room was spacious and so clean (as was the whole hotel). We had breakfast included and it was so good. A really good range of food to choose from, including a hot buffet. The evening menu was also good - lovely food and good value for money too. The grounds are stunning and easy to find your way around, including going to the University of Essex main campus and further. All staff were friendly, polite and helpful.
My mum and I were so impressed with the hotel that we are planning another trip back. I have been at the university for nearly 10 years and I am ashamed to say that this was my first visit to Wivenhoe House, but it won't be my last! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Nothing really!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colchester?
The average price for a rental in Colchester is $145 per night. This rental is $2 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Wivenhoe House Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Wivenhoe House Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Wivenhoe House Hotel?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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