Situated in the grounds of Wivenhoe Park, our campus accommodation is situated minutes away from ESS’s academic and administrative buildings in either The Houses or South courts. All residences are equipped for self-catering and are provided with bed linen and hand towels. There is a linen change once a week but participants are responsible for their own cleaning of the flat, particularly the shared kitchen facilities. Computer network facilities are available in all accommodation.

Please note that, unfortunately:

–  No double bedrooms are available, but couples can be provided with single study-bedrooms next to each other

–  There is no suitable family accommodation available on campus

–  It is not possible to obtain accommodation before the night of the Saturday before Session One

–  It is not possible to make refunds in the case of early departure

–  On changeover weekends it is not possible to check in before 2pm

–  The University requires rooms to be vacated by 9.30 am on day of departure, however luggage can be stored at the Conference Reception

–  Therefore, if your class does not finish until late and you wish to stay an extra night, this must be booked in advance or arranged while on campus

Price: £36.33 per person, per night. Book here (please quote ESS promo code “ESS2025” when booking)

All of our single study rooms are en-suite and furnished with a single bed, a desk and chair, bookshelves, a wardrobe, a bin and a lamp. And in addition we provide bedding and hand towels.

Kitchens are equipped with a cooker, refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven, kettle, iron, ironing board and storage units. And a selection of: crockery (plates, cups etc) cutlery (knives, forks, spoons) saucepans and frying pans other cooking utensils (tin opener, whisk etc) to enable you to self cater if you wish.

Please note: Accommodation is now booked directly with Event Essex using the following link – Book Bed & Breakfast accommodation at the University of Essex hotel and conference venues.

Please ensure you quote the ESS promo code when booking – ESS2025.

Any queries or issues with booking accommodation please contact Event Essex directly. ESS no longer have oversight of this process. 

 

Outside view of the Houses

South Courts courtyard

Alternatively you may wish to book accommodation independently off campus – please note that the ESS office will not be able to assist with this, however you may find this website helpful: https://www.visitcolchester.com/places-to-stay/