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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
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hallway
In the heart of Colchester, St Nicholas Hotel offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and smoke-free premises. Previous guests have praised the helpful staff, while you can also take advantage of express check-in and check-out, an elevator for easy navigation, English breakfast options, self parking facilities when needed.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 409 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - ‬2 min walk

About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

Hotel near University of Essex
Located close to Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre, St Nicholas Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at St Nicholas Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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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
  • 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is St Nicholas Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at St Nicholas Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 12.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at St Nicholas Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at St Nicholas Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Nicholas Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Colchester Castle Museum and Mercury Theatre. University of Essex and Colchester Zoo are also within 6 mi (10 km). Colchester Town Station is 6 minutes by foot and Colchester Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 763 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 763 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 763 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 763 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 763 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had to leave early due to extremely thin walls and doors slamming, but the room was so clean and lovely, wish we could have stayed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

taran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, got plenty of fore warning that their lift was down. Comfy bed with extra pillows. Everything was clean and fresh. Right on the high street so very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

jean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well situated
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lady was polite at check in, the hotel was very clean & well provided loads of space beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Disliked: Staff & service
Elevator was not working. Couldn’t figure out how to close the balcony door - there was no one to ask and no phone in the room to call front desk. Front desk was in a different hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay comfortable and clean ..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maxine

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

Perfect for our needs

Situated right in the heart of Colchester. Our room was a family one so very spacious and comfortable. It was perfect for our needs as we were attending a concert in Chelmsford but if you wanted an early night I wouldn’t recommend the location as it was very noisy up until midnight. We also struggled to park as the one recommended at The George Hotel where you check in was rammed! This was our only real problem otherwise a great stay,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is right in the highstreet, we had a balcony and a great view of the castle.

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the place . Balcony rooms are perfect . Staff amazing an food in the goerge (sister hotel ) is to die for
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very helpful and responsible. The breakfast is great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Gil

Liked: Staff & service
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room had no AC, it was June so it was very hot inside the room. It was a Saturday night, so opening the windows meant a lot of bar/club noise. Other than that, it was reasonable and convenient for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Rooms too hot

Rooms far too hot and uncomfortable. Air con is definitely needed in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely modern centrally located hotel. The only issue was the water pressure in the shower was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Spencer

The room was very hot and stuff and the fan provided didn’t work very well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay highly recommend! Reasonably priced and very good value. The room we had was quite comfortable on the top floor with a private balcony area, perfect for us smokers. We were right in the heart of the center easy walking distance to castle and pubs/ nightlife. The front desk is located just across the street and the staff were all super friendly and helpful! Would stay again for sure if ever back in the area great job!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at The George rather than this property if available. We stayed our first night at the George and it was wonderful. After checking into our room at the Nicholas, we had to change rooms as the room was so warm and so noisy from the bar across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing to complain about!

A functional no frills hotel. Nothing to complain about
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was big and sufficient. The room was very hot, no air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

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

Jenna

Liked: Amenities
Nice room, clean and tidy. Need air con though it was really hot in room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Joey at the St.Georges was a saviour! Without him, I wasn't able to check in solely with the computer console. Staff is required to welcome guests at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy Friday and Saturday but not in the hotel just in the street
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

Clean, Huge Room

Lovely clean room and it was huge! Had everything we needed for.our stay. Building felt safe and was in a really convenient spot on the high street. Even though it was a saturday night, the noise was not an issue. Only criticism is that the room was really really warm! It was snowing outside but the room was still too warm, id be a little worried about staying in the warmer weather as ive noticed from other reviews that this is a problem all year round.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025