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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Rooms
9.3Rooms were amazing and clean.
Cleanliness
8.4Generally clean, but some concerns about service and missed room cleaning.
Location
9.4Perfect location, very convenient.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.


Colchester, GB
2.5 km (1.6 mi) from original

Colchester, GB
7.0 km (4.4 mi) from original

The compared hotels differ by 4.5 km.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester: 2.5 km (1.6 mi)
Brook Red Lion Hotel: 7.0 km (4.4 mi)
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
8/10Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
7.7/10Brook Red Lion Hotel
6.7/10GreyFriars
9/10Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
7.9Rooms were clean and well-equipped but had occasional noise issues and heating problems.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
7.7Most reviews mentioned comfortable and spacious rooms, although there were some cleanliness issues.
Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.9Multiple complaints about room conditions, indicating poor room quality.
GreyFriars
9.3Rooms were amazing and clean.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
7.0Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues including stains and dirty towels.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
6.7Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, such as dust, cobwebs, and hairs in the room.
Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.9Issues with maintenance and no hot water reported, indicating below-average cleanliness.
GreyFriars
8.4Generally clean, but some concerns about service and missed room cleaning.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
9.0Convenient location for access to nearby areas and attractions.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
8.7Several reviews praised the location as convenient and well-situated.
Brook Red Lion Hotel
9.4Consistently praised for a good central location.
GreyFriars
9.4Perfect location, very convenient.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
8.9Generally positive comments about friendly and helpful staff.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
7.7Overall, reviews noted friendly staff, though some comments on inconsistent service.
Brook Red Lion Hotel
7.4Service was poor with unresponsive reception staff and complaints about check-in.
GreyFriars
9.9Friendly staff but mixed experiences with breakfast service.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
—Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
—GreyFriars
—Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
6.5Breakfast received negative feedback regarding availability and cleanliness.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
7.7Breakfast received mixed reviews; some enjoyed it while others found it lacking.
Brook Red Lion Hotel
6.9No specific mentions, but quality of provided coffee was criticized.
GreyFriars
7.9Inconsistent quality, especially breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
8.0Decent amenities but problems with heating reported.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
7.2Some amenities like charging sockets and breakfast variety were mentioned as needing improvement.
Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.4Amenities like heating and hot water were not functional, leading to a low rating.
GreyFriars
8.9Amenities are good, but some items could be improved like USB ports.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
8.4Reasonable prices for the offered services.
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
8.2Reviews highlighted good value for the price.
Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.9Overpriced for offered facilities, as per multiple reviews.
GreyFriars
8.8Expected more for the price regarding breakfast quality.
Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG
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