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St Nicholas Hotel

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.
A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.
A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.
A hallway with beige carpet, white walls, and dark doors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $93
$77 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with built-in lighting, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 188 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Deluxe Double Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a modern headboard.

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 188 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Family Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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3.9 out of 5, Good, 699 reviews
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Colchester

With a stay at St Nicholas Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Colchester, steps from Colchester Castle Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Mercury Theatre. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Essex and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Colchester Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Xtreme Gaming - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 6 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bill's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel offers 44 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 44 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

St Nicholas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 900 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vetumbuavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people Good clean easy to find location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophie Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and decent room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anup

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place in a high street
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean Parking was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy and on Colchester high street, so a perfect location. Breakfast was served in the hotel opposite, was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in an amazing location. Directly in front of the castle, on the high street and minutes walk from major stores.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room with wonderful terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money excellent room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean large room, parking in nearby sister hotel, would benefit from a vending machine. But will def use again when next in Colchester
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were good but the heating was stuck on maximum temperature
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, clean and big. Shower nice and powerful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narasimma Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , Clean & large rooms and close to the high street, restaurants and pubs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy, perfect for a quick overnight. Be aware standard rooms do not come with a smart tv, yet superior rooms do. Wish we had known this before booking as we were intending to watch a live event in the room but could not.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

GR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy but on the expenses side should be free for the stay at hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

toni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room Great staff Lovely shower Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Getting a little run down. Homeless people camping outside . Rooms need more maintenance done.. cleaning can be a little better
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room is getting very worn out , as is the bed ! The windows need cleaning better & the Balcony is very dirty ! The carpet and walls could also do with a refresh - also the fan in the room was so old and run down
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To noisy outside as club opposite other then that all good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026