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The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Eno Gallery

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor banquet area
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
  • Place, Ayr Mount
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor)

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hillsborough

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel puts you in the heart of Hillsborough, steps from Eno Gallery and within a 30-minute stroll of Ayr Mount. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and wedding services. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 4-property class Hillsborough hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Eno River State Park.

What's nearby

  • Eno Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ayr Mount - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke University - 18 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo Express - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Eno Gallery
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Hillsborough hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 28 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hillsborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Brunch in Event Center

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Management fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 9 Dec 2025 start from AU$233.26, 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.

What makes The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a champagne service, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.