This hotel is the filthiest we ever stayed in , we booked the Riverside Hotel in Colchester, Essex directly by phone. Our reservations and accommodation confirmed and our credit card was debited right away for the full amount on February 15, 2012, for reservation required for May 4 through to May 10, 2012. Normal practice is to hold the reservations... More

My friends and I recently stayed here, yes it's seen better days but ie's a very old building and something about the slopey floors was quite endearing! Most importantly our room was clean and the staff were great, extremely accomodating and helpful-lovely breakfast. For the money you can just not complain!! I possibley wouldn't use the hotel for a family... More

We were looking for somewhere cheap in Colchester for one night and I booked this on the internet based on the price. When we arrived it looked shabby from the outside and unfortunately got even worse inside. If it wasn't for the fact that they stated if you cancel within 7 days you'll still be charged, I would have walked... More

Having booked an overnight stay by phone and given them credit card details a week before arrival was forced to cancel 24hrs before due date. Told over phone that there was a 7 day cancellation policy and would have to pay in full if they couldn't relet the room (this conveniently wasn't mentioned when booking made). Thought this was a... More

Bedroom, bathroom, towels and bedding all clean, beds comfy and everything worked. Room was warm though we did have to remind them one evening as the heating had gone off. Freeview TV and kettle with tea/coffee-making stuff but otherwise little in the way of extras - no biscuits or bottled water and no shampoo etc. Main road outside surprisingly very... More

Stayed one night in this hotel before Christmas. On first impressions we thought it was ok even if the cleanliness of the room was a bit to be desired but would do for just a night. When we came back from our evening out and pulled the bedding back the sheets hadnt been changed from the previous guest. There was... More

Having read reviews of the hotel (after I had booked) on here, I wasn't of the opinion that my stay would be fantastic. However, I have nothing to complain about. The room and bathroom was clean, the bed was fine, and the included full english breakfast was good aswell. For £55 I wouldn't knock much about this hotel. It could... More

This is the worst hotel / B & B my husband & I have ever stayed in. We arrived early so didn't expect our room to be ready. We were asked to come back which we were happy to do. But when we did an hour after we were expected, the staff weren't sure if our room was ready. Our... More

If you are happy to turn on a tap and get hot water or switch on a light be enlightened then this place will do nicely. Staff were friendly and breakfast was good however, If you like clean bathrooms, comfortable beds, non-sticky carpets, peace and quiet, bath handles that will support you and showers that work above knee height then... More