The Rose and Crown Hotel is a 14th-century posting house, lovingly restored over the centuries to a modern-day hotel. It is located within walking distance of Colchester town centre and accessible to the historic sights of East Anglia.
From London: Take junction 28 off the m25 onto the a12 (e). Then take the Colchester Central exit onto the a133. Straight over the next two roundabouts leading onto Cowdray Avenue. At the double roundabout take a right at the first roundabout and then straight across at the second roundabout. The entrance to the hotel is a few hundred metres down on the left. From Ipswich: From a12 take exit for Colchester North onto a1232; follow the Ipswich road for approximately 2 - 3 miles, until you approach a double roundabout. Straight over both roundabouts following the Ipswich road. The entrance to the hotel is a few hundred meters down on the left. By rail: Just a 3/4 hr ride by intercity train from London's Liverpool Street Station. Colchester is well served by two local railway stations: Colchester Town (St. Botolphs) and Colchester North. By air: Stansted International Airport, off the a12, is approximately 40 miles away.
Nearest Motorway or Main Road: A12 km Junction No.: Colchester 3 km Airport Name: STN 64 km Airport Name: LGW 110 km Airport Name: LHR 135 km Nearest Port / Ferrycrossing: Harwich 28 km Nearest Port / Ferrycrossing: Dover 240 km Nearest Major Train Station: Colchester North 3 km Nearest Local Train Station: Colchester Town 1.6 km Nearest Coach/Bus Station: Colchester .6 km Local Taxi Company: Panther .6 km Tel No. of Taxi Company: 01206 525525 .6 km