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St Nicholas Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Colchester Castle Museum

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Deluxe Double Room, City View
Exterior
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Feature Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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High Street St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester, England, CO1 1DN
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, City View

Deluxe Double Room, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Feature Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Colchester

Heart of Colchester.With a stay at this Colchester hotel, you'll be steps from Colchester Castle Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Mercury Theatre. Also, University of Essex is within 3 miles (5 km) and Colchester Zoo is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Natural History Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Small Talk Tearooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

3-star hotel near 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
St Nicholas Hotel offers 44 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior
The George of Colchester
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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
3.9 out of 5, Good, 675 reviews
The price is CA $130
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
The George of Colchester

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite self 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property 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: approximately GBP 12 for adults and 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 cribs/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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 cribs/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 each 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

How close is St Nicholas Hotel to the airport?

St Nicholas Hotel is 41.9 mi (73-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at St Nicholas Hotel?

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Nicholas Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $99, excluding 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.

Does St Nicholas Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at St Nicholas Hotel.

How close is St Nicholas Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 15.4 mi (22-min drive) from Jaywick Sands.

Does St Nicholas Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at St Nicholas Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at St Nicholas Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at St Nicholas Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at St Nicholas Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per day.

Does St Nicholas Hotel have a pool?

St Nicholas Hotel does not have a pool.

Does St Nicholas Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is St Nicholas Hotel to downtown Colchester?

St Nicholas Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Colchester.

St Nicholas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 844 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 844 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 844 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 844 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 844 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rayburn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice room but the thermostat was stuck on 34 degrees all night so it felt like trying to sleep in a sauna. Add to this the lack of double glazed windows meaning that although there was a road separating the neighbouring bar from the room it sounded like we were inside it until it finally closed at around 1am. then came the arguements from drunk patrons until 2am and finally the clean up crew at 3am. There were also no additional pillows and no staff available onsite to speak to about any problems. We ended up giving up trying to have a restful night at around 6am and went home. Other than that the room was spacious and clean. Parking was an additional £12. Perfect room for lizards with hearing difficulties.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

jane

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is not a proper hotel but functions as an annex of the George, across the road. This should be made clearer - especially as the doorman at the George would not let us in to their reception area at 10pm. The 'deluxe' double was basic, small with a dirty balcony. Poor value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Toni

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Rude staff shower door that fell on me, just awful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with group
Room very clean. Only issue was that key card would not work after breakfast and we had to come over to the George Hotel twice to get the key card unlocked. It was about 10:15 and checkout was 11:00
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I got headache the next morning due to lack of sleep from the high st noise, the blanket is also too thick & hot , at last hv to sleep on top of it even in winter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Catrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The tv remote didn’t work at all so we couldn’t watch it. When we went to make a coffee this morning. The kettle didn’t work either. We were really disappointed. The room itself was absolutely fine and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Barry

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Narasimma Prasad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , Clean & large rooms and close to the high street, restaurants and pubs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in and out. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
Staff are great , but the room and balcony is starting to look very worn out ! The rooms could do with a lick of paint and carpets cleaned
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfortable bed. Room a good size.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Smack bang in Colchester town centre, which makes it ideal for shopping, eating out, and nightlife. That said, if you’re like me and need a window cracked open at night, be warned: the noise and music from the surrounding pubs is VERY loud. Bring noise-cancelling headphones if you value sleep. The room was generally clean, although the photos speak for themselves. A quick go with some limescale remover would sort it recognising it’s not a big job. Possibly the bathroom door isn’t being shut during cleaning. Lighting throughout is quite dim, so if you need to do your makeup, bring a magnifying mirror and a small LED light. There’s an express self-checkout at the entrance, which is handy, and parking is available for £12 per 24 hours at the rear of The George Hotel opposite. Check-in and breakfast are also at The George, which is a lovely hotel with a much nicer atmosphere. This hotel itself feels a bit soulless, but it is undeniably convenient. I’m giving it 4 stars as I booked early and it was reasonably priced. It’s fine for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately the noise from the high street was heard all night and kept us awake but the room was nice. Better directions for satnav as couldn’t reach the high street as each road a dead end
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous nice friendly check in, room very clean nice large bed very comfy, bit of noise from pub next door but completely expected this didn’t affect our sleeping and the noise stopped around 2 am, nice breakfast this morning so overall good night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025