Part of the University of Essex Colchester, this stately 18th-century manor hotel and annexe is 1.3 miles from Hythe train station and 2.7 miles from The Castle Museum.
The plush, colourful rooms feature flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms and free WiFi, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some rooms also have private balconies, while suites add separate living areas.