This is a small, 'cute', unconventional, modern hotel (in a Victorian setting), full of wonderful ideas and run by two bright, down to earth Lancastrians who are passionate about art and design, real food and good beer and who have a completely easy, unpretentious approach. If you like informal, classless and different you'll love this hotel. It's comfortable atmosphere is tangible. The rooms are lovely, exciting and deliberately different. Smoking is no longer permitted inside but an alternative area is provided outside to comply with new government legislation. Areas serviced: Colchesterwww.hotelcontinental-harwich.co.uk28 Marine Pde, CO12 3RG