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St Nicholas Hotel

3.0 star property
City centre hotel, steps from Colchester Castle Museum

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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

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

Main amenities (4)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Self-parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Feature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Xtreme Gaming - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - ‬2 min walk

About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

Located near a train station, St Nicholas Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Colchester. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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
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Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen 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

  • Lift

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
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 cots/infant beds

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 12.00 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and hen parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 spaces may be limited. Electric car 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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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  • The property is located near many great restaurants, making it easy to find somewhere to eat. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was in a very convenient position.
michael, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Benjamin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and helpful staff
Aurora, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, facilities in George Hotel a minute walk away.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stat

Smooth check in , nice room and superb location - surprisingly quiet !
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Yes it was very local to all amendments
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good room and loved it being in centre of town . Staff were very accommodating I asked for sheets for sofa bed and they arrived in 5 minutes
linda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a lil noisy but being in a town you expect that..Accommodation was clean and comfortable . I would stay again
Kim, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Flooring in lift was danaged and I tripped over it. Room was tatty, curtain hanging of the curtain pole. Divan was damaged excrement stains on towels. Was also really hot, thermostat was not working, thankfully patio doors worked, however the moise from Colchester City Centre is more like Colchester Zoo. Horrendous experience, worst hotel ever.
Geraint, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The annexe hotel is a nice, well-appointed hotel, it's a great location for the city centre (we were going to an event in the castle park) and the staff in The George were very helpful and friendly. Be aware, it's a city centre location and the soundproofing isn't perfect - I've had quieter nights!
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location right in the middle of town. Loved it!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, would highly recommend a stay.
Beryl, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mediocre - no air con in rooms.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The st Nicolas hotel

The hotel room was okay but the bedhesd had a hole in it . The television didn't work . We were in a room that was on the main street which was very noisy
susan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Would return

Pleasant stay. Clean and modern. It is noisy until the pubs shut but it’s on a main high street so to be expected. Would stay again.
Samantha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for a city break

Nice clean rooms . Perfect location for the town centre and castle venue . We went to a concert. Downside . No climate control rooms were hot so windows open .. traffic and public noise. Nice balconies. No actual hotel facilities as it is an annex of the George hotel across the street.
carl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Cheap for a reason

Room was fine. Bathroom however.. Revolting dust falling out of bathroom extractor. Shower door broken and shower head broken. No aircon so either suffocate or get to lie awake most of the night listening to the noise from Colchester’s many drunks.
W R, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This hotel is an annex of the George hotel with nice rooms good showers and great location . We were in room 706 which being on the High Street side was noisy with the window open due to the warm temperatures and lack of AC. The TV was in danger of falling off the wall. That being said it was a good value stay although a walk over the road for breakfast was fine for us due to the great weather but would have been less desirable in the wet
Stephen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Our first night was disappointing as the room had no a/c and the corridor was very hot outside. There was no room to move to. 2nd night we were moved to a cooler room after needing to complain. It was a shame because otherwise it would have been an excellent room in an excellent location. As the room had several fans i cannot believe it was a one off occasion.
john, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great central spot but parking is a limitation

Room was clean, tidy, functional and had sufficient features. The balcony was a great addition. The view over the town was super. It overlooks the street so accept there will be town noise on a Friday./Saturday night. Does mean it is superbly situated for city exploits. Only negative was parking. It was a busy weekend and the assigned car-park had only once space.
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Mr S, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a deluxe room with balcony although the room was clean the balcony area seems to be neglected cobwebs / dusty, bird feathers and their excrement .
DAVID, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

The room was extremely hot. I had been offered an upgrade to their hotel across the road during the day before my check in due to the lift being out of action but when I checked in the lift was working so my upgrade was removed. When I mentioned about the room being extremely hot I was offered a fan and when i mentioned about the upgrade I had been offered and accepted I was told that I could no longer have it.
Pippa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and a good price but could benefit from a fan in every room or air-conditioning
Lyn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

well situated
jean, 2-night trip