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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
Standard Double Room
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €107
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

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 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 lift and a front desk safe
  • 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

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, 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

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 Colchester
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 does it cost to stay at St Nicholas Hotel?

As of 7 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Nicholas Hotel on 9 Feb 2025 start from €106.58, 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.

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.

St Nicholas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 649 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kevin, Warrington

Disliked: Amenities
It was all a bit soulless, even a smile from the restaurant staff would be an improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natascha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before for the location which is perfectly situated near all the shops and restaurants. The rooms are spacious and warm and has everything needed like an iron, hairdryer, kettle, tea/coffee etc. A mini fridge in the room would make the stay extra special. The staff are always pleasant and professional and helpful. The breakfast which is at the sister hotel The George, has a lovely choice and delicious food. The only negative's is that we were 2 adults and an infant and were provided with a disabled wet room, with no bath. The staff offered to change this the 2nd night but we'd settled by this point with the cot. Next time we'll make a note to request a bath in a family room. Also no allocated parking reservation, just a first come basis parking which is located behind The George which is convenient. But would still recommend this place and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Kayleigh

Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you :)
Thank you to the guys at the Nicholas, always welcoming, the room clean and aired, another pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel small outside but big rooms
Nice huge room however no air con and the view was disappointing, also when directed to our room was told 2nd floor incorrectly. Minor inconvenience but frustrating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine but the kettle kept tripping the electrics so couldn't make a hot drink. Shower 9nly had cold output no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you :)
Thank you to the guys at the Nicholas, always welcoming, the room clean and aired, another pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024