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St Nicholas Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 188 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Feature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 188 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Small Talk Tearooms - ‬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-in, express check-out, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. 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: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
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. 333 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 802 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous nice friendly check in, room very clean nice large bed very comfy, bit of noise from pub next door but completely expected this didn’t affect our sleeping and the noise stopped around 2 am, nice breakfast this morning so overall good night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The stay was great & staff are fantastic ! The room could do with a freshen up now and the shower head in 910 needs changing
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an issue very early morning, staff sorted out what they could, very helpful and respectful Room was very warm and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't opt for it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

toni

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spotless. The bed was comfortable, staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eloise

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was in a very convenient position.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Geraint

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They was a lot off noise comeing from the next room and from the street
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALIKHAN

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had to leave early due to extremely thin walls and doors slamming, but the room was so clean and lovely, wish we could have stayed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Traveled with group
The property was prime position but windows didn’t shut out the noise from on streets and bars below . Also we decided to have the breakfast but service was very slow no one was clearing tables we waited 40 mins for breakfast and the scrambled egg was like liquid on a plate and overall breakfast poor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself (hallways) is a bit like a travelodge but the room we stayed in, 911, was really clean and the bed was really comfy. It was quite warm though so not sure what it would be like in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pippa

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Average

The room was very warm even though not a hot day outside. There was air conditioning in the corridors but not the room. I received an email during the day saying that I would receive an upgrade to a suite due to the lift being out of action however when I checked in I was told that I couldn't have an upgrade even when I complained about the room being too hot. Apparently my suite had been given to somebody else. Also when we went for dinner at 8.15 we were told that the kitchen had closed early so that the grilles/canopies could be cleaned. We were not told that we needed to eat earlier due to this when we checked in. We were offered a dessert only! I work in the restaurant business and all maintenance of this kind is planned out of hours so as to not disrupt the customer experience. This should have been the case here. There were still people in the restaurant eating. They should have at least waited to do the work until the service had finished. Apart from that poor experience the rooms were nice,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Elevator was not working. Couldn’t figure out how to close the balcony door - there was no one to ask and no phone in the room to call front desk. Front desk was in a different hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025