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The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Meeting facility
Hallway

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $153
$135 nightly
$153 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

Explore the area

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153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
  • Place, Orange County Historical Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eno Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hillsborough Visitors Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor) | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hillsborough

A stay at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel places you in the heart of Hillsborough, steps from Eno Gallery and a 2-minute drive from Ayr Mount. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Eno River State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area.

What's nearby

  • Orange County Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eno Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Burwell School Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ayr Mount - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Willie's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 28 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hillsborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Onsite venue - restaurant. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Colonial Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn Hillsborough

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 285 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Erica

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The staff was great, the room was very clean and so nice! We loved the shower and the bed was super comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine location in a pleasant town, and the accommodations were excellent, including the friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Clean; good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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A
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the location and the design of the buildings. It’s lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful property and area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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The room was great. Very clean. The staff was absolutely amazing! 10 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the check in, the staff here is so friendly! The property is historic and amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here for our anniversary and will probably make it an annual occurrence. The hotel is right downtown and near restaurants, and parking is right in front. If you want to stay in a hotel from the 1700s in Hillsborough, then this is the place to go.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except that the bar and restaurant were hoth closed and that was a key selling point for us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and friendly staff made for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and great check in procedure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and comfortable rooms. Well appointed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with a friendly staff and nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tomara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the second time I've stayed there, and the staff are always great. The room was clean and beautiful, and you can't beat the location. I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in a charming town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and good food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, Nostalgic, Sublime!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jannett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the staff was helpful and friendly, and you can't beat the location for a visit to Hillsborough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024