Delta Hotels By Marriott Colchester in Colchester, England

The hotel completed a £6.5 million refurbishment, covering bedrooms, corridors, bar, and restaurant areas. Guests have access to an on-site Lifestyle leisure club with a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and tennis courts. The leisure club also offers fitness classes, a gym with treadmills and free weights, and a personal trainer available for sessions.

The hotel offers 131 en-suite bedrooms with quality furnishings, including double, twin, executive king, and family rooms. Pet-friendly rooms are available with personalized pet amenities, pet baskets, and bowls. Each room has a fridge, safe, hair dryer, iron, and tea/coffee making facilities, with some rooms featuring floating beds.

The on-site restaurant serves international and European cuisines, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options clearly marked. Breakfast is available as continental or full English/Irish buffet, with a hot selection and cold items. The bar offers a snack bar, kids' meals, wine/champagne, and room service until late.

The hotel is 5 km from Colchester Zoo, home to over 220 species, and 10 minutes' walk from Marks Tey Railway Station. Historic Colchester Castle and Park is a short drive away, and London Stansted Airport is 45 km from the property. Freeport Braintree shopping outlet and Hedingham Castle are also within 24 km of the hotel.

The hotel is a fully licensed venue for weddings and civil partnerships, with a dedicated event planning team that coordinates local suppliers. The newly renovated orangery provides natural light for receptions, and the function rooms accommodate both intimate and large gatherings. Meeting and banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and express check-in/check-out are available for business travelers.

Refurbishment: £6.5 million renovation of bedrooms, bar, restaurant, and corridors

Leisure: On-site Lifestyle club with heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and tennis courts

Rooms: 131 en-suite bedrooms with fridges and pet-friendly options

Dining: International restaurant with gluten-free and vegan menus

Location: 5 km from Colchester Zoo and 10 min walk to Marks Tey station

Events: Fully licensed wedding venue with orangery and dedicated planning team