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St Nicholas Hotel

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

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Electric vehicle-charging station
Hallway
Standard Double Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN
  • Place, Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪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
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 38 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Xtreme Gaming - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬2 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.

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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
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

  • 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee. 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. 323 out of 779 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 779 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 779 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 779 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 779 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

W R

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Cheap for a reason

Room was fine. Bathroom however.. Revolting dust falling out of bathroom extractor. Shower door broken and shower head broken. No aircon so either suffocate or get to lie awake most of the night listening to the noise from Colchester’s many drunks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked to just go to the room quickly and it happened
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Excellent stat

Smooth check in , nice room and superb location - surprisingly quiet !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mediocre - no air con in rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The st Nicolas hotel

The hotel room was okay but the bedhesd had a hole in it . The television didn't work . We were in a room that was on the main street which was very noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and loved it being in centre of town . Staff were very accommodating I asked for sheets for sofa bed and they arrived in 5 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Great Room

Great room on the corner giving a range of views onto the high street and beyond. Central location was perfect for my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an annex of the George hotel with nice rooms good showers and great location . We were in room 706 which being on the High Street side was noisy with the window open due to the warm temperatures and lack of AC. The TV was in danger of falling off the wall. That being said it was a good value stay although a walk over the road for breakfast was fine for us due to the great weather but would have been less desirable in the wet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARL

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

Convenient

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

carl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a city break

Nice clean rooms . Perfect location for the town centre and castle venue . We went to a concert. Downside . No climate control rooms were hot so windows open .. traffic and public noise. Nice balconies. No actual hotel facilities as it is an annex of the George hotel across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mr S

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

Great central spot but parking is a limitation

Room was clean, tidy, functional and had sufficient features. The balcony was a great addition. The view over the town was super. It overlooks the street so accept there will be town noise on a Friday./Saturday night. Does mean it is superbly situated for city exploits. Only negative was parking. It was a busy weekend and the assigned car-park had only once space.
Look right
Look left
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Room didn’t come with a balcony, despite being advertised. No shower wash and shower screen came off of the runners - luckily my partner was strong enough to put back into place. Lots of noise from high street below until 4-5am and room was very warm so windows had to be open. Room however was clean and spacious - would only stay again if I was a ‘party goer’ in the high street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The annexe hotel is a nice, well-appointed hotel, it's a great location for the city centre (we were going to an event in the castle park) and the staff in The George were very helpful and friendly. Be aware, it's a city centre location and the soundproofing isn't perfect - I've had quieter nights!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location near castle park for concert but this has its downside that it is on the main road near bars etc . Very noisy . You need the window open otherwise too hot . People outside in road shouting / drinking at 4am to 4.30 am . The hotel clean . Shower hot . Bed comfortable . Good value for money . Car park £12 for 24 hours is small and open to everyone and very small . NCP close thought and still £12 for 24 hours so parking okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with partner
We had a deluxe room with balcony although the room was clean the balcony area seems to be neglected cobwebs / dusty, bird feathers and their excrement .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, facilities in George Hotel a minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shem

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

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lil noisy but being in a town you expect that..Accommodation was clean and comfortable . I would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was excellent and quick, at The George hotel across the road. The St Nikolas hotel itself made good first impressions. However, when night-time came, the mattress was found to be too hard for our liking, as were the pillows. Street noise though was what kept us awake till deep into the night (a Saturday night) with noisy drunks outside and sound-proofing of the windows being very poor. We thought the windows were open! So if you stay here, bring earplugs (and avoid Saturday evenings, likely Fridays also).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

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

2/10 Terrible

LINDA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed smelled, bathroom grubby, drunks outside until 2pm shouting. Only one pillow, duvet cover too big for duvet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025