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St Nicholas Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel, steps from Colchester Castle Museum

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Terrace/patio
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property entrance
Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
In the heart of Colchester, St Nicholas Hotel offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and smoke-free premises. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff, while you can also take advantage of express check-in and check-out, an elevator for easy navigation, English breakfast options, self parking facilities when needed.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Feature Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Digital channels
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 60 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 73 min drive
  • Colchester Town Station - 6 min walk
  • Colchester Station - 20 min walk
  • Hythe Station - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Romano Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Essex. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 44 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The George Hotel]
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property's breakfast is served at a nearby hotel located 50 yards away.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 12.00 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 12.00 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

St Nicholas Hotel Colchester
St Nicholas Hotel Hotel
St Nicholas Hotel Colchester
St Nicholas Hotel Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does St Nicholas Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, St Nicholas Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at St Nicholas Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at St Nicholas Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at St Nicholas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at St Nicholas Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Colchester Castle Museum (1-min walk) and Mercury Theatre (8-min walk), along with University of Essex (2.1 mi) and Colchester Zoo (4 mi).

What's the area around St Nicholas Hotel like?

St Nicholas Hotel is in the heart of Colchester, a short 6-minute walk from Colchester Town Station and 3 minutes' walk from Colchester Town Hall.

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St Nicholas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
Lobby
Bed
Bathroom
Restaurant
Shower
Parking

What guests liked

  • The property is located near many great restaurants, making it easy to find somewhere to eat. (4 reviews)
  • Breakfast was described as lovely, amazing, and delicious with a lovely choice of food. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was very hot. I should have used the fan
Rob, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms too hot

Rooms far too hot and uncomfortable. Air con is definitely needed in this hotel.
Colin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was great the only downside was the doors hadn't been cleaned for some time by the looks of it figer prints and greasy tesidue residue on outside of bathroom door and the door to the room covered in fi
aaron, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Decent
Gil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely modern hotel with spacious room

This was a lovely find in the centre of town. Prices on Hotels.com were extremely competitive than booking directly with the hotel! The “standard room” was large and airy as was the bathroom, which included a rainfall shower over the bath and a handheld shower too! Complimentary tea/coffee/milk sachets were included and an iron with ironing board and hairdryer were also in the room. A lovely modern feel, was lively in the town until about 2am being a bank holiday wknd, but we enjoyed our stay so much we stayed an extra night & on a week night, it was very quiet in the evening. Ideally located for shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and even a small park open until 9pm. Will definitely be returning in the near future. Only downside was parking! We have a disability blue badge, so was able to park for 3 hrs outside hotel. Of an evening you can park outside from 8pm-8am free of charge, but longer times you will need to use the towns car park.
Vikkie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lady was polite at check in, the hotel was very clean & well provided loads of space beautiful view
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not recommended

Unpleasant stay Building works and loud music all day Bathroom facilities not maintained No toilet brush provided Mould on bath panel Never answer the telephone when you phone them Fire alarm went off and left on cold for 30 mins with no one communicating with guests Rooms are too hot Rooms are tired The list is endless Wouldn’t recommend this hotel other than its location within the town centre.
Jonathan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great hotel modern and clean
F B, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

One of the less impressive stays I’ve had.

No aircon so was very hot for the two hottest days of the year so far. No plugs near a mirror so can’t blow dry in front of it. Pillows are uncomfortable. Bathroom door wouldn’t shut, could only keep it closed by locking it (so after using it for smellier needs you just had to let the smell into the room), sink didn’t drain properly, shower didn’t work properly (overhead had no pressure, the movable shower head had three options for the spray but only one worked and the pressure kept forcing it to move and end up spraying the wall), TV kept randomly turning on (including early hours of the morning waking me up at 4am). Wasn’t really anything particularly positive to the stay.
Damon, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Noisy

Was a nice clean comfortable room but very noisy. Didn’t get much sleep due to the noise from the clubs and pubs. I should have realised when I booked it that it would have been noisy so partly my fault. My daughter had a cheerleading competition all weekend so was extremely tired on the Sunday morning performing with no sleep. Apart from the noise, was a nice hotel
Sarah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was all a bit soulless, even a smile from the restaurant staff would be an improvement.
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Gil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room upgraded for free as complimentary
David Oluwalana, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay

Amazing wonderful stay in Colchester once again. We’ve stayed at this hotel several times before. On the plus side we were given a free upgrade to a wonderful room with the balcony. Hotel is part of the George Hotel which I strongly recommend for a Sunday lunch. All staff at hotel were amazing
Robyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well located hotel with modern interiors
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Was not told that there was on-going maintenance works. It started at 07:30 am in the morning which completely ruined the stay. I would not recommend this hotel. Made a complaint through Expedia and apparently the hotel didn’t even respond.
Roddy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property was clean but very noisy from the road
Neil, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

All that I needed was all within walking distance.
Bernard, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was big and sufficient. The room was very hot, no air conditioning.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, rooms were classy and immaculate. Very comfy stay! Will return when next in the area
dan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would stay again

Great location, good standard room
Eliz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay comfortable and clean ..
kathy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, Huge Room

Lovely clean room and it was huge! Had everything we needed for.our stay. Building felt safe and was in a really convenient spot on the high street. Even though it was a saturday night, the noise was not an issue. Only criticism is that the room was really really warm! It was snowing outside but the room was still too warm, id be a little worried about staying in the warmer weather as ive noticed from other reviews that this is a problem all year round.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was quite stuffy even with window open but overall a nice hotel. Will definitely stay there again.
Aimi, 1-night trip