St Nicholas Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Colchester Castle Museum

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Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Standard Double Room
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Property entrance
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationColchester Castle Park12 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Essex4 min drive
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)60 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Feature Room

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

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

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About the area

Colchester

St Nicholas Hotel puts you in the heart of Colchester, steps from Colchester Castle Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Mercury Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers express check-in, express check-out and a front desk safe. Plus you'll find a lift. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Colchester hotel include University of Essex and Beth Chatto Garden.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Park - 12 min walk
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Three Wise Monkeys - 1 min walk
  • Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - 1 min walk
  • Romano Lounge - 1 min walk
  • No10 Museum Street - 1 min walk
  • Dice & a Slice - 3 min walk

About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

Comfortable hotel, walk to Colchester Castle Museum
St Nicholas Hotel offers its guests express check-in, express check-out, and a front desk safe. The front desk is open around the clock. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
St Nicholas Hotel offers 44 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

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; to check in, go to The George Hotel
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
For more details, 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.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at St Nicholas Hotel?

St Nicholas Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at St Nicholas Hotel?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Nicholas Hotel on 27 May 2024 start from AU$130.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at St Nicholas Hotel?

Yep, St Nicholas Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 12.00 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to St Nicholas Hotel?

The closest beach to St Nicholas Hotel is St. Osyth Beach (17.4 km).

Does St Nicholas Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at St Nicholas Hotel?

No, St Nicholas Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at St Nicholas Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at St Nicholas Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

St Nicholas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 549 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 549 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Individual thermostat was off and all the Windows were open. Absolutely freezing. Normally would have rang to get it sorted but was so tired I went straight to bed. Will be booking in for my weekly stay next week so hope it is remedied
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Maisie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
Great location, good standard room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, surrounded by many great restaurants. Only staff we say was for check-in and check-out. They were friendly and efficient. Parking was also easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
709 room first floor at back on a Saturday is very nosey. And you are next to a alloy of the main high street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel
Upon arrival was given the wrong room from which was booked however after speaking with reception this was corrected and was a decent stay. Comfy bed and decent facilities. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024