Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway, ColchesterTravelodge Colchester Northern Gateway in Colchester, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 13 hotels we score in Colchester. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $126 a night (cached, not a live quote).Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway is a 90-room budget hotel located within the Northern Gateway Leisure Park on the outskirts of Colchester, Essex. Opened in July 2024, the property sits near Severalls Business Park and Colchester United Football Club. It features an on-site Bar Café providing all-day dining options. The hotel includes air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and accessible facilities, making it a practical choice for families and travellers visiting Colchester Castle. While it offers modern interiors and pet-friendly rooms, the hotel relies on online-only support for customer service. It is a functional option for those needing proximity to local business parks and leisure developments.What stands out

On-site Bar Café

Pet friendly rooms

Air conditioning included

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Online only customer support

Awkward parking

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