St Nicholas Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Hallway
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 Castle Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Feature Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

St Nicholas Hotel

Hotel in Colchester, steps from Colchester Castle Museum
This smoke-free hotel features self parking, express check-in and express check-out. Other amenities include a front desk safe.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at St Nicholas Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Xtreme Gaming. Features include breakfast (surcharge) and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a car charging station and a lift
  • Steps from Colchester Castle Museum and 8 minutes on foot from Mercury Theatre
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

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 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

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 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.

Payment types at the property

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to The George Hotel
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

St Nicholas Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 787 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself (hallways) is a bit like a travelodge but the room we stayed in, 911, was really clean and the bed was really comfy. It was quite warm though so not sure what it would be like in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pippa

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Average

The room was very warm even though not a hot day outside. There was air conditioning in the corridors but not the room. I received an email during the day saying that I would receive an upgrade to a suite due to the lift being out of action however when I checked in I was told that I couldn't have an upgrade even when I complained about the room being too hot. Apparently my suite had been given to somebody else. Also when we went for dinner at 8.15 we were told that the kitchen had closed early so that the grilles/canopies could be cleaned. We were not told that we needed to eat earlier due to this when we checked in. We were offered a dessert only! I work in the restaurant business and all maintenance of this kind is planned out of hours so as to not disrupt the customer experience. This should have been the case here. There were still people in the restaurant eating. They should have at least waited to do the work until the service had finished. Apart from that poor experience the rooms were nice,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Elevator was not working. Couldn’t figure out how to close the balcony door - there was no one to ask and no phone in the room to call front desk. Front desk was in a different hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Our first night was disappointing as the room had no a/c and the corridor was very hot outside. There was no room to move to. 2nd night we were moved to a cooler room after needing to complain. It was a shame because otherwise it would have been an excellent room in an excellent location. As the room had several fans i cannot believe it was a one off occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pippa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was extremely hot. I had been offered an upgrade to their hotel across the road during the day before my check in due to the lift being out of action but when I checked in the lift was working so my upgrade was removed. When I mentioned about the room being extremely hot I was offered a fan and when i mentioned about the upgrade I had been offered and accepted I was told that I could no longer have it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes it was very local to all amendments
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

taran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, got plenty of fore warning that their lift was down. Comfy bed with extra pillows. Everything was clean and fresh. Right on the high street so very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and comfortable and had all we needed for a one night stay. Balcony was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I did not like the noise of the airco next to my room wih balcony. I did not like how hot and stuffy the room was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

W R

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Cheap for a reason

Room was fine. Bathroom however.. Revolting dust falling out of bathroom extractor. Shower door broken and shower head broken. No aircon so either suffocate or get to lie awake most of the night listening to the noise from Colchester’s many drunks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked to just go to the room quickly and it happened
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stat

Smooth check in , nice room and superb location - surprisingly quiet !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mediocre - no air con in rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The st Nicolas hotel

The hotel room was okay but the bedhesd had a hole in it . The television didn't work . We were in a room that was on the main street which was very noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room and loved it being in centre of town . Staff were very accommodating I asked for sheets for sofa bed and they arrived in 5 minutes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025