Choose the Holiday Inn Express Colchester hotel for a peaceful village location in the Essex countryside. Stay in the Stour Valley countryside that inspired famous artists at the new-generation Holiday Inn Express Colchester. You'll be next to the pretty village of Dedham, where John Constable once lived. Central Colchester is 5 miles away and we benefit from good road links, being just off the A12 with complimentary parking. London-Stansted Airport is a 45-minute drive. Holiday Inn Express Colchester's convenient location puts you 2 miles from Severalls Industrial Park , and a short drive from the local military barracks and the Ministry of Defence. The nearby A12 links you to Colchester and Suffolk, and you can bring clients to our 3 fully-equipped meeting rooms . High-speed Internet is available throughout the hotel. Enjoy our rural setting by hiking in the Stour Valley, or heading out for fish and chips at nearby seaside resorts such as Clacton-on-Sea, a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Under-18s stay for free on the sofabeds in our Family rooms. Our complimentary hot breakfast buffet will fuel you for the day in our bright Great Room, and you can relax with newspapers in our bar. Ask our friendly Front Desk staff to help you with directions for your day out. There's time for a stroll in the surrounding countryside before returning to the bar for a nightcap.