The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a modern and welcoming hotel situated on the outskirts of Colchester. 50 rooms are available, many with views of the water.The Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is a modern and welcoming hotel situated on the outskirts of Colchester. 50 rooms are available, many with views of the water. Leisure and business travelers alike will enjoy the spacious rooms, all of which are equipped with flat screen TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Suites are also available for families travelling together. The hotel is completely smoke-free and has both a bar and restaurant on-site. Other amenities include meeting rooms, laundry and dry-cleaning facilities, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The restaurant and bar/lounge provide reasonably priced breakfast, lunch, dinner and after-dinner cocktails for guests who don’t want to leave the comforts of the hotel. Guests interested in history will find much to do near Dragonfly Hotel Colchester, since it’s located just six miles away from the Colchester Castle Museum and the Colchester Natural History Museum.
For a higher-end budget hotel in the area, many guest feel that the Dragonfly Hotel is well worth the price. The rooms are clean and well-maintained and there’s ample parking space, even for larger vehicles, making it a perfect base for exploring Colchester or traveling slightly further up to Ipswich for either business or leisure.
Despite the highway being close by, the trees outside the hotel muffle noise well, so guests can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep by the lake. The atmosphere is somewhat rural as well, creating a restful atmosphere for even the weariest of travelers.
Staff at the hotel go above and beyond – locating and printing out route options for those sightseeing or needing navigation help and sourcing breakfast early for those who have early checkout times. They are both friendly and courteous in their interactions with guests.
Some guests report that vegetarians have limited options at dinner and some restaurant-goers believe that the food – cooked by bar staff and not dedicated kitchen staff – could be of better quality for the price. Breakfast is basic and lacks many warm options, but is perfect for a quick bite before heading out for the day.
Though the facilities are clean, several guests have commented that the hotel itself is in need of some refurbishment, citing marks on the carpets, surprisingly low shower pressure and an overall run-down appearance.
The hotel doesn’t offer room service so for guests looking to spend a quiet night in, it’s best to plan ahead and place a carry out order at the restaurant that can be brought back to the room.
No, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Dragonfly Hotel Colchester provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester is located in Old Ipswich Road, CO7 7QY, Colchester, United Kingdom.