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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
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Double Room
Hallway

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Explore the area

Map
High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN
  • Xtreme Gaming
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • The Minories Galleries
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Feature Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
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

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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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 Colchester Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk
  • Mercury Theatre - 8 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
  • ‪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

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)

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 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
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 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Nicholas Hotel on 7 Mar 2025 start from NZ$177.94, 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 659 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

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean but very noisy from the road
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kayleigh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
All good but very noisy early hours
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Stay
Amazing wonderful stay in Colchester once again. We’ve stayed at this hotel several times before. On the plus side we were given a free upgrade to a wonderful room with the balcony. Hotel is part of the George Hotel which I strongly recommend for a Sunday lunch. All staff at hotel were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a very busy part of town, consequently it was noisy late into the morning. Car parking is very difficult to find near by, and the one way system is a pain if you miss your turning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honest
Hotel in a central position, which has positives in that it's easy to get to, but the drawback is that you hear people as they leave the pubs, bars, clubs etc. I still think it's worth it though. Especially with their connection to The George Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very much like stay at St Nicholas Hotel, excellent location. Resolution of initial room where heating wasn’t working, was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveller
The parking is not on site in the way you find at most other hotels that say they have some parking. On arrival could not see any gated parking area. When we eventually located the George Hotel to checkin we were met by a kind gentleman who we later had to call via the contact number on the website because the room was piping hot and the thermostat control panel was centrally locked, we could not change the temperature and we found out that the rooms on each floor were linked together by the thermostat. We could definitely hear the noise from the rowdy streets and with the centrally poised smoke alarm light which kept blinking throughout the night- in combination made it difficult to get to sleep. Booked a Deluxe room and was very dissappointed in the lack of “Deluxe” feel to the room. Stain marks all over the room’s woodwork and the wall with a terrible smell that was difficult to distinguish its origin present all night. The stain marks continue to the bathroom- all over the woodwork again, the bathroom shower glass door was detached at the bottom making it free hanging it was not clean, had large white stain was present on the outside corner, and the shower head needed a clean too, its change of settings button was not working making it impossible to get a decent jet for a proper shower. Have taken some pictures Overall left a whole lot to be desired in terms of cleanliness aesthetics and temperature controlling. My suggestion is that it needs a good clean and revamp!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Abbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Checked in okay and the people at the front desk were lovely. The main building looked very nice and was done up well. I was in the part across the road which didn’t look as nice at all. Getting in was all fine but when I entered the room, there were bright green stains all over the floor, marks all over the walls, the toilet seat had a stain the whole way around it and there was hair EVERYWHERE…the more you looked, the more you found
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ayman

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ayman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Terrific value.
City-centre location excellent though ear plugs essential on a Saturday night! TV remote control needs replacing as some essential buttons didn’t work. A mattress topper would have helped the comfort level. Lovely firm mattress and super-king bed but with a king duvet inside a super-king cover, which was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard, Pearland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All that I needed was all within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Emily

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayimona

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

jim

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If only I could have stayed...
I have no idea. It was overbooked so was transferred to an out of town hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was very clean but uncomfortable (rock hard) However, I didn’t appreciate that the toiletries were not changed… so we had the mini body cream that had been used and had someone else’s hair in it… that was pretty disgusting. The location is excellent. It wasn’t too noisy, and there was a fan (no a/c). Overall it was fine for the price paid but I think the cleaners need to be informed…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deb

Travelled with group
I was disappointed as this was a deluxe room and cost us more money, but wasn’t as nice or as spacious as the room I had, when I stayed there previously, and that was just a double room. Also had a large balcony but with broken slabs and no table and chairs to sit on Also the fire alarm went off and woke me up, and I didn’t really know what to do. It went off for about 5 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Pu

The facilities are old, and no air conditioning in the room. It’s muggy hot without air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024