The Tower Hotel, Harwich
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, CO12 3PJ
Guest Rating: 
4.3 / 5
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About the hotel
Built in 1885, in the Italian style, as a private residence, the main feature of this imposing building is the attractive tower at its northeast corner.
It has a wealth of ornamental ceilings, cornices, beautiful architraves and is crowned by an impressive balustrade. It is not surprising to find this is a classified Grade Two-Listed Building.
Set in its own pleasant leafy grounds, it retains an air of bygone elegance. However, in line with its admirable adaptation to its new life as a hotel, it has wide, easy access to the main road at either end of its sweeping drive.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 10:30 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site and costs GBP 3.00 per day.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
No internet access available.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 5.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Room information
The bedrooms are spacious, some or which are named after prominent people in the history of Harwich and Dovercourt. All rooms are centrally heated, and furnished to a very high standard for your personal comfort.
Each room has private en-suite facilities with hairdryer, telephone and colour television. There is also provision for guests to enjoy tea or coffee as early or as late as they wish.
Several of the rooms can comfortably accommodate family groups. (An additional £10 will be charged per additional bed required) Room service will happily provide an early morning call.
We have two basic twin rooms available on the ground floor, one is designed for disabled use.
'Pepys' Executive Double Room more info
All rooms have recently been refurbished to a high standard. All have en-suite facilities and tea and coffee-making facilities. Located on the 2nd floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
'Nelson' Executive Double Room more info
Located on the 2nd floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
'Jones' Executive Double Room more info
Located on the 2nd floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Jacuzzi,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
'Fryatt' Executive Double Room more info
Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Trouser Press,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
'Pattrick' Executive Double Room more info
King-size bed with a sitting area. Beautifully decorated. Ideal as a honeymoon suite with a jacuzzi bath and separate shower unit. Located on the 2nd floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Jacuzzi,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
'Bagshaw' Executive Double Room more info
Recently refurbished to a high standard. Located on the 2nd Floor. (Stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Trouser Press,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Double No.4 more info
Located on the 1st floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Single No2 more info
Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 1 person.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Double No3 more info
Located on the 1st floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Twin No.5 more info
Ground Floor. Disabled friendly. Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Twin No.6 more info
Ground floor. Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
'Lipton' Executive Triple Room more info
1 double & 1 single bed. Located on the 2nd floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 3 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Twin No.1 more info
Can be adjoined to Room No.4 as a Family room Located on the 1st floor (stair access only). Maximum Occupancy for this room type is 2 persons.
Amenities:
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
We offer hotel and restaurant, with Rigbys, a Beatles- themed Wine Bar. The restaurant and bar are open to both guests and non- residents.
Directions
From the M25 and London:
- Take the A12 then the A120, always signposted to Harwich (NOT Stansted).
- At the large roundabout (Ramsey) 6 miles before Harwich, take third exit signposted Dovercourt and carry along this road for 2 miles going through a residential area.
- We are on the left hand side.
From Harwich International Port:
Follow signs to Dovercourt. We are on the left hand side of the road. A taxi journey from the port to the hotel is less than 5 minutes.
By Train:
Take a train to Harwich, and get off at Dovercourt. Walk out of the station and turn right at the traffic lights. We are a few minutes' walk up the high street, on the right hand side.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation