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. Imagine sleeping in a 14th-century room, with all the amenities of the modern day. Choose from either the historic oakbeamed rooms located in the original house or the more contemporary rooms in the new wing. All rooms are en-suite and have hospitality trays, direct dial telephone and a new entertainment system which allows users to email, surf the web, play games, order movies and listen to music. The rooms also come equipped with hairdryer and a dry-cleaning service is also available. All 38 rooms have internet access via data port(21 rooms) or Wi Fi (29 rooms) with public and meeting areas having wi fi accessability. Newly built: 9 executive rooms with air con, plasma TV & safe's.