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Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway

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"Recognised as Britain’s first city, Colchester is a must-visit destination."

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Directions and parking

How to get to your hotel

From A12 Northbound, exit at junction 28, towards Sudbury/Colchester/A134, At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Via Urbis Romanae, At the roundabout, take the 1st exit to continue on Via Urbis Romanae, At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto United Way, hotel is on the right hand side.

Accessibility

Our accessible rooms make travel more comfortable for every guest. For any accessibility questions, including the availability of wet rooms, please call the Colchester Northern Gateway hotel directly.

Tel: 08719 846595

Parking

There is no Travelodge parking directly outside the hotel. Free guest parking is available at the Colchester Northern Gateway Leisure Park multi-story car park which is located a few minutes walk from the hotel. Parking is free for guests in the multi-storey car park only with a clearly displayed notice on the dashboard which is provided by the hotel reception team.

Please note that parking is chargeable on all surface car parks at £5 for 24hrs using the Parkonomy app. This includes the parking bays outside the hotel, we would advise guests to download the app before arrival due to limited phone signal around the hotel. Alternatively, scan the QR code at the hotel entrance or use the location code 8593 to obtain the discounted rate.

Multi-story car park height restriction: 1.9 metres

HGV/lorries can park at Colchester United football stadium, please refer to signage in this car park for charges.

If you have a Blue Badge, please remember to pay for parking and display your badge while in a marked bay.

About this hotel

Local Attractions

Our Colchester Northern Gateway hotel is brilliantly located within the Northern Gateway Leisure Park. This means you've got Hollywood Bowl, Wendy's, Greggs and even a FastNed Charging Station right there, saving you time and a few quid on travel and entertainment. You're also super close to Colchester Sports Park and a handy Park and Ride, which gives you quick, regular and easy travel straight into the city centre. No fuss, no bother! And if you're venturing out from the leisure park, our hotel is right on the doorstep of Colchester United Football Club – handy, eh?

With a whirlwind of history and architecture, Colchester is perfect for any history lover. Visit the famed Colchester Castle and grounds, as well as the Roman Town Houses and Duncan’s Gate. If you’re here for a more cultural experience, why not visit one of the town’s many theatres and art centres such as the Colchester Arts Centre or Mercury Theatre. It’s also a short 20-minute car ride away from Colchester Zoo, the largest zoo attraction in the UK.

Local Amenities

Committed to your fitness goals? Highly-rated gyms like David Lloyd Leisure Club are located just a few minutes away, while chains PureGym and The Gym Group are both located centrally within the town. Or perhaps if you want to enjoy some tasty refreshments, Greggs on site or McDonald’s nearby offers quick to-go food, or there are plenty of local pubs perfect for a relaxed sit-down meal. The local BP garage also sells a range of groceries.

Travel Links

Travelling to and from our Colchester Northern Gateway hotel is simple thanks to easy access and local transport links. Colchester Park and Ride is a handy 3-minute drive from the hotel. If you're coming by public transport, you can hop off at Colchester Train Station, and there are loads of bus routes around town. Driving? You can exit the A12 straight to our doorstep. Easy peasy!

Standard Double Rooms

Unwind in a comfy king size bed, complete with four plump pillows and a cosy duvet. Guests will find this comfortable sleep spot in every standard room.

Bar Café

Enjoy plenty of choices at breakfast and a delicious menu of evening meals in our on-site Bar Café. Along with great food, our Bar Café also serves a range of drinks and bar snacks, including a wonderful selection of world beers, pale ale, IPA and wines. Alcohol-free drinks are also available.

Travelling with little ones? Kids eat breakfast for £1 at Travelodge. For every full-paying adult, children under 15 years old get breakfast for £1 each.

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Useful information

We think you’re going to love our new design rooms that feature a contemporary new décor, our signature king size Travelodge Dreamer® bed with bedside USB charging points, a spacious desk and blackout curtains to help you get a great night’s sleep. All rooms include our complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and hand, hair & body wash in our shower rooms.


Check-in & check-out

Standard check-in time: from 3pm.
Standard check-out time: until 12pm (noon).
Early check-in and late check-out available as extras.
24-hour receptionist.

Food & drink

From conquer-the-day breakfasts to delicious evening meals, our Bar Café has everything you need to stay fueled during your visit.

Breakfast

Monday to Friday, early risers can tuck into our ultimate unlimited breakfast including fresh whole-bean Lavazza coffee from 7am, or take advantage of our extended breakfast until 10am. Weekend guests can enjoy breakfast from 8am until 11am. And great news for families: kids eat breakfast for £1 at Travelodge. For every full-paying adult, children aged 15 & under get breakfast for £1 each.

Dinner

In the evenings, enjoy our light bites, drinks from the bar and delicious mains between 5pm and 10pm.

Facilities

In every Travelodge room, you’ll find complimentary hair and body wash, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Our Colchester Northern Gateway hotel has cots and hair dryers available on request (subject to availability).

Pet-friendly rooms available

Don't leave your best friend behind! Our hotels welcome pets with open arms, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet companion. Holidays are for the whole family, after all.

WiFi

Stay connected while you're with us thanks to our hotel-wide WiFi. Whether you want to catch up on social media, browse the news or send those important emails, you can do it all. Enjoy a free 30-minute dip into the digital world every 24 hours. Fancy unlimited access for the day? It's yours for just £3.50.

Telephone charges

Please feel free to phone our hotel for further information, calls are charged at 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. Bookings made through our Central Reservations line are subject to a non-refundable booking fee of £2.50 per call.

Call 08719 846595

Bar Cafe

This hotel has an on-site restaurant and bar that serves breakfast and tasty evening meals. On weekdays (Mon-Fri) our unlimited all you can eat breakfast is served from 6am until 10am. At weekends breakfast is served between 6am and 11am.*

*Selected hotels offer extended serving times.

T&Cs apply.

Chargeable parking onsite

This hotel has chargeable car parking available for customers on a first come first served basis. Further car parking details can be found under “Parking” on the hotel page.

Air cooling unit

This hotel is wholly or partly air-conditioned.