St Nicholas Hotel Colchester

Hotels
7.5 (1584 reviews)
High Street St Nicholas Hotel , Colchester , gb

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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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1584 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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Roman • couple • es
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Romina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The room was accessible and spacious.

Cons:

Too much noise from outside. Not the hotel's fault, but it was a bit of a struggle to sleep.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Mamombe • solo_traveller • ie
4
Big rooms but noisy
Pros:

The room was big and spacious it was clean too. Warm enough. Close to shopping district

Cons:

The noisiest hotel is have ever been. The noise coming from outside... friday 530am i woke up to the sound of a reversing truck. Friday night I could hear very loud music from clubs close by in my room I couldn't sleep. I felt like I was outside with the noise. The lift and the carpet by the highstreet entrance was dirty. Didn't give justice to the cleanliness inside the rooms and rest of the floor. Comparing with their other hotel The George I never had any issues with noise, except that they had elevator and I have a baby stroller.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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abigail • couple • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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lisa • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice clean rooms.. we love the rooms with the balcony. Great location, lovely breakfast 😋

Cons:

It was a very hot evening, but the fan in the room was a waist of time

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Terry • family_with_children • gb
8
Cons:

No fridge in room.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Clair • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good location, clean rooms but be aware of the over sensitive fire alarm.
Pros:

Good central location. Rooms were clear and tidy.

Cons:

Over sensitive fire alarm. There were warnings that it would go off if the bathroom doors were open and the shower running but the shower stayed very steamy so it’s not surprising it went off. Not once but twice. Staff seemed to know this was a major issue. Good to know the fire alarm works but it was too sensitive.

Rooms were also very hot.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Leo van Sister • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Location in the centre

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Comfortable room. Central location.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
6
It's a clean, very reasonable, functional and well-located.
Pros:

Room was great with a large balcony overlooking the high street. It was very clean and comfortable although the entrance and lift area were 'tired' and a little dirty. The location was very good and central for all the local amenities. It was good value for money and I would recommend as a reasonable place to stay and ideal if you are attending a function in the town.

Cons:

The breakfast was mediocre and the coffee tasted nasty. The staff were very nice though.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Mathis • couple • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Parfait rien à dire, très propre, bien isolé, personnel très agréable

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Amazing value for a cheap price. Room was big as well same toilet. Location right on the High Street so close to everything.
Probably best accommodation I ever got for a budget in UK. Well done !

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Wood • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Frankie was a fantastic customer service representative who went out of her way to help accommodate my early check-in request and made it as smooth as possible for the multiple rooms I had booked. Thank you for your help and the great communication you provided.

Cons:

The rooms look dated and the chairs in the rooms were stained which weren't appealing to sit on.
Also, there was a temperature gauge in the room that looked like a thermostat. Unfortunately there was no air-con installed so it basically was just a temperature gauge which seemed extremely pointless other than to tell you it was 25c in the room...

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Willows • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Well worth the cost

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Antony Spaul • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Sharmala • couple • nl
8
Goed en voor herhaling vatbaar.
Pros:

Goede locatie en ruime kamer.

Cons:

Geen airconditioning en mini koelkast aanwezig.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • gb
6
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee