St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotels
7.5 (1629 reviews)
High Street St Nicholas Hotel , Colchester , GB
+44 1206 578494

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and great location
Spacious room
Breakfast was very tasty
Cons:
Noisy neighbours
Temperature control issues
Dirty bathroom fixtures

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirty shower heads and stained sheets.
Service
8
Staff were often described as courteous and helpful, but there were some issues with room assignments.
Location
8.5
Several reviews highlight the great location of the hotel, close to key areas.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed reviews on room quality; some found rooms too hot or small, while others appreciated their size.
Amenities
7
Amenities received average remarks with reports of issues like broken fixtures and lack of adequate lighting.
Value for Money
7.5
Generally seen as acceptable, though some guests felt certain features did not meet expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast was highlighted positively by several guests, indicating a strong experience.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall experience varied widely; some enjoyed the stay while others encountered significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:04

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

St Nicholas Hotel, nestled in Colchester, offers a luxurious stay just a stone's throw away from Hedingham Castle. The non-smoking property provides free WiFi and convenient express check-in and check-out services.

Comfort and Convenience

Each room at St Nicholas Hotel is elegantly furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the comfort of plush bed linen and towels, with the option of city views from select rooms. The hotel also features a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast to start your day right.

Prime Location

Conveniently situated near Colchester Castle and with easy access to Chelmsford Train Station, St Nicholas Hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. Book now to experience luxury and convenience at its best.

Important information:

Any booking over 5 rooms will be deemed a group reservation and subject to the group terms and conditions and different cancellation policies.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1629 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Charman • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great place balcony is a very nice addition

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed Bahrin • family_with_children • qa
8
First visit to Colchester and many more to come. Already set as the preferred choice.
Pros:

Wonderful location, easy access, money's worth, spacious room and clean environment. Walking distance to the shops and restaurants. Near to public transportation i.e. bus stops.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jaqueline • solo_traveller • gb
1
Not a good experience at sll
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Big handprint on the window, low pressure on large shower head. Tried to use the smaller one but it kept swivelling round. Towels smelt bad, towel hook in bathroom not secure so couldn’t hang towels up. The balcony was horrible and the view was even worse. Then went to shut the balcony door and it wouldn’t close. It looked like it had dropped. I didn’t stay the night, I just ended up showering & leaving. I have emailed the hotel but had no response yet. I did express my dissatisfaction at reception when handing the key back. Would never go there again

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • couple • fr
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Stedman • couple • gb
9
Wouldn't hesitate to return.
Pros:

Lovely and central. Breakfast had good selection, staff always friendly and very helpful, particularly as my husband is disabled. Enjoyed having balcony views.

Cons:

Awkward getting wheelchair through doors.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aldis Garans • solo_traveller • lv
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Reid • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Balcony

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Close to town , easy to access

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lee • extended_group • gb
10
Fine
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No A/C

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Miller • couple • gb
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Miller • couple • gb
7
It was ok
Pros:

Conveniently situated, rooms spacious and clean. Reception staff as helpful as they could be. Breakfast lovely.

Cons:

Just minor things first room we had the hook was hanging off in shower room so nowhere to hang towels. Second room to remote didn’t work, we emailed to let them know and later received a response to say someone has been over but we didn’t hear the door. Very noisy during the night due to people shouting in street but thats just unfortunate

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • solo_traveller • gb
7
Decent
Pros:

As always, I love staying here. Nice area, very quiet hotel and lovely views from balcony room.

Cons:

The shower pressure was extremely poor in the morning. Rooms need to invest in air conditioning even with balcony room. Not enough mirrors.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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marie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very spacious lovely terrace and I was surprised being in middle of town that there wasn't noise once we closed our terrace door lovely hotel

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Close to colchester castle so perfect for music events there.

Cons:

Air con wasn't working and as windows hardly opened the room.was very warm

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Not much really

Cons:

No air con, fan, milk for tea and coffee, lack of a decent mirror.
As there is no fan or aircon, the windows have to be left open.
Therefore, outside noise is an issue.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location was fantastic, the large room, comfy bed and was large,

Cons:

The wi fi was very poor, could barely load anything up

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
9
Great value , great location , friendly staff
Pros:

Location fantastic
Clean and tidy
Breakfast at the George great
Easy fast check out

Cons:

Spring on mattress sticking out
loo roll holder came off wall
Window needs attention
All minor things we reported to reception
Reception staff lovely

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee