The oldest Hotel in England's oldest recorded town. The Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel, originally a 14th century posting house, lovingly restored to a modern day hotel. The Hotel added a new annex in 2005 with 9 new executive rooms featuring flat screen LCD tvs, airconditioning, laptop charging safes and premium quality fixtures and furnishings. Alternatively, choose from the historic oakbeamed rooms in the orginal house, or the more contemporary rooms in the main building. All rooms have an entertainment system and high speed internet access, either Wi-Fi or internet data port. The East St. Grill restaurant has been recently refurbished and offers a comtemporary setting and great casual dining, a favourite with locals and guests alike. Have a pre-dinner drink in either the East St. Lounge or enjoy the Tudor Bar/Brasserie with its more traditional foods and ales. The Hotel is within walking distance of Colchester Town centre (15 min walk)and accessible to all the historic sights of East Anglia.