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St Nicholas Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester, steps from Colchester Castle Museum

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Enjoy the urban view from this secure outdoor space with a table and chairs.
Electric vehicle charging station available on site.
St. Nicholas Hotel features a classic architectural style with a prominent awning and large windows.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, striped bedspread, and two pillows, featuring a wall-mounted light fixture and large window with curtains.
Stylish hallway with carpeted floors, framed artwork, and dark-colored doors with white trim.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, City View

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Feature Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Feature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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 Colchester Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Colchester Zoo - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Romano Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

Hotel in Colchester, steps from 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 a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 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

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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

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.
  • 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 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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
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
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. 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. 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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 709 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was ok very hot. I couldn't sleep without the window open but was really noisy. The Tv remote didn't work, and the kettle wouldn't stop boiling I had to turn it off at the wall and the handle was really hot. Could if done with more toilet paper.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Phoebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel try to charge me more. I booked via Expedia’s and pay to the hotel. But the hotel either trying to scam me or bad system, they said my rate per night is £180 instead of £90. Then I showed them the confirmation from Expedia. They have to asked me to get the correct rate. Then when check out, they said there is something wrong with our payment!!! We already paid in full when checking in, of course we refused to pay more. Terrible service. Also the rooms are in poor condition. Try to avoid this hotel if you can.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Phoebe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our families stayed in 4 different rooms. Each rooms had different broken, not matching or missing items. For example, one room has mirror but the other one hasn’t, the shower gel didn’t got refill, the shower door almost came off. However, the rooms were all pretty clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was fantastic had a great nights sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not if you like sleep and dry feet

We thought nothing of staying in a city centre hotel. Sadly we got a total of 2 1/2 hours sleep. The rooms are not remotely soundproof and the pubs surrounding it dont close until 3 AM. Then you can throw in 2 hours of people running down corridors, shouting and banging on doors. The heating is on or off. The control for this is at the hotel 30 metres down the road. The bed was two singles vaguely pushed together. The wet room was just that, im guessing the drain was blocked so the bedroom quickly became part of it. The sideboard was falling off so we didnt dare put anything on it. The guy working reception on our arrival was ok. The lady on reception in the morning ignored us and the breakfast staff did a fine job of making us feel like a nuisance. If anyone had asked about our stay at the time this review would have that as a positive. Sadly they didnt. Absolutely wouldnt recommend unless you are 20 years old and dont sleep
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Managed to get parked at the George Hotel across the road for £12.50 for the night. Room at this hotel didn’t have air con but there was a fan. Really good shower, tea coffee etc (no fridge) there was also an iron and hairdryer. Room was positioned above the High Street and we stayed on a Saturday night so there were some noises from the street but that’s to be expected. The hotel itself was quiet and very much the kind of thing you’d expect at a Premier Inn. We would stay again if needing somewhere in Colchester
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not very clean

Disappointing stay. The bathroom was unclean and had multiple hairs on the toilet; the toilet seat was stained yellow. The bed linen had fresh blood stains on. I contacted reception and they quickly apologised and changed my room - so very responsive. The room moved to was cold, and just had a portable oil heater to plug in to heat. Cleanliness was still of a low standard with stained fixtures and fittings. Net curtains were thick with dust. No WiFi password provided. Guidebook qr code takes you to the main hotel information - but not St Nicholas. I had to phone reception to get the code.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Nice but more attention needed to rooms

Stayed for 1 night. Upon arrival you have to check in across the road at St George's Hotel. Check in went smoothly but once we got to our room I realised there was no WiFi password provided and the room was freezing cold. Had to go back across the road where I was given the WiFi password and heating was turned on. The room itself was okay with a nice balcony. I stayed on a Friday night so quite noisy from the bars/clubs, didn't bother me as I am a deep sleeper. The only issues I had with the room is - sticky handles -stains on the wall - Handwash dispenser empty - limescale around the shower tray -more attention needed to toilet cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dannielle

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy

Was a nice clean comfortable room but very noisy. Didn’t get much sleep due to the noise from the clubs and pubs. I should have realised when I booked it that it would have been noisy so partly my fault. My daughter had a cheerleading competition all weekend so was extremely tired on the Sunday morning performing with no sleep. Apart from the noise, was a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Terrible experience for the cost. The checkin for the hotel is in a different hotel across the road. No heating in the room. Very stark room designed for disabled users, noisy nightclub across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elloise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebeca

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roddy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was not told that there was on-going maintenance works. It started at 07:30 am in the morning which completely ruined the stay. I would not recommend this hotel. Made a complaint through Expedia and apparently the hotel didn’t even respond.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Calvin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was here to do my course work and didnt get on wifi messged reception 3 times and no reply so course work didnt get done
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Liked: Room comfort
Hotel was fine but the noise was ridiculous. Ehke they built it why did they not have better windows to block out the noise !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025