Our list of accommodations

On Campus

The University of Essex, Colchester campus offers accommodation for conferences, groups, individuals and is available year-round. Accommodation is provided in single en-suite bedrooms within self-contained flats of between four and six rooms.

If you prefer economy accommodation in one of our towers ,these are single rooms within flats of between fourteen and sixteen bedrooms and shared facilities.

• Full bedding

• Bed linen and towels

• Free Wi-Fi

• Use of the flat kitchen (on request)

• Iron and ironing board (on request)

• A wide range of catering outlets across campus

• Free parking

Booking information

Booking University campus rooms can be done through the website: https://www.eventessex.co.uk/accommodation/

Use promotion code (all Caps, no space):

OXYGENB                (Room only)

OXYGENBB             (Bed and Breakfast)

Alternatively, you can email Carla Ayandokun at Essex Events:
Email: carla.ayandokun@essex.ac.uk 
Call:  (+44) 01206 872005

Please ensure that you mention that you are attending the O2BiP event with the School of Life Sciences.

Payment

Payment in full is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable. However, under special circumstances refunds will be considered at the managers discretion. We accept most major credit cards.

Wivenhoe House

Booking: https://www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk/ 

Wivenhoe House is a four-star country house hotel at our Colchester Campus and only 5-minute walk to the main campus and conference centre. Wivenhoe House has forty bedrooms ranging from modern doubles and twins to luxury suites as well as a brasserie restaurant offering lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.

Alternative Hotel Bookings in Colchester

All the listed hotels are 2-3 miles from the Colchester campus and have regular direct bus routes from the city centre to the University.

Best Western The Rose and Crown Hotel

Address: East St, Colchester CO1 2TZ

Booking: https://www.roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk/ 

Built in the 14th century, The Rose and Crown Hotel is one of Colchester’s most iconic buildings. Their 39 bedrooms are split between the original building and a purpose-built modern wing.

The George Hotel

Address: 116 High St, Colchester CO1 1TD

Booking: https://www.suryahotels.co.uk/thegeorgehotel/ 

Restored to its former glory, The George Hotel has proudly sat on Colchester High Street in Essex for over 500 years. It has always been at the centre of bustling life in England’s oldest recorded town and with historical artefacts, medieval cellars dated back to AD60, period features and beautiful beams; it really is one of a kind and a place to remember. Guests are welcomed to a lavish stay in a beloved hotel full of charm and history.

St Nicholas Hotel

Address: Unit 2, St Nicholas House, High St, Colchester CO1 1DN

Booking: https://www.suryahotels.co.uk/stnicholashotel/ 

The former St Nicholas House and church has been completely refurbished, revealing itself as a stylish 44-bedroom hotel set in the heart of Colchester.