The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, coffee/tea in a common area, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Location
A stay at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel places you in the heart of Hillsborough, steps from Eno Gallery and a 2-minute drive from Ayr Mount. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Eno River State Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area.
What's nearby
Eno Gallery(0.1 miles)
Orange County Historical Museum(0.2 miles)
Hillsborough Visitors Center(0.3 miles)
Burwell School Historic Site(0.5 miles)
Ayr Mount(1 miles)
Historic Occaneechee Speedway(1.3 miles)
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area(1.9 miles)
Eno River State Park(2.1 miles)
St. Mary's Chapel(6.6 miles)
Common Ground Theatre(7.6 miles)
Bennett Place(8.2 miles)
North Carolina Civil War Trail(8.3 miles)
Umstead Pines Golf and Swim Club(10.2 miles)
Keith Arboretum(10.2 miles)
Alamance Regional Medical Center Mebane(10.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)(27.2 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
153 West King Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Eno Gallery (0.1 miles)
Orange County Historical Museum (0.2 miles)
Hillsborough Visitors Center (0.3 miles)
Burwell School Historic Site (0.5 miles)
Ayr Mount (1 miles)
Historic Occaneechee Speedway (1.3 miles)
Room options
4
Suite, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
2
Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
4
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
4
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Top Floor)
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
Based on 313 verified reviews
What guests think
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Reviews of The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel highlight a beautifully restored historic property in walkable downtown Hillsborough, with clean and comfortable rooms plus an on-site restaurant and bar that many guests enjoy.
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Reviews of The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel highlight a beautifully restored historic property in walkable downtown Hillsborough, with clean and comfortable rooms plus an on-site restaurant and bar that many guests enjoy.
Guests often praise the historic ambiance balanced with modern upgrades in rooms and bathrooms, as well as inviting porches, patios, and other outdoor spaces. Common drawbacks include thin walls that transmit noise, limited breakfast or occasional restaurant unavailability, and mostly on-street parking. Service feedback is largely positive, though a few noted inconsistent front-desk attitudes and one billing correction. Expect a charming, convenient stay with a few quirks of a historic inn.
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Facilities
Historic inn with inviting porches, patios, and a popular on-site restaurant and bar. Parking is mostly on-street; several guests found it convenient, while a few noted limited availability.
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Toni
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful historical hotel with expansive wrap around balcony. The bathroom is updated and very upscale. The room maintained historical ambience while providing modern comfort. The bar is fantastic with many draft options and creative cocktail menu. We didn’t eat at the restaurant but it was full of locals. This is the place to stay.
Beautiful historical hotel with expansive wrap around balcony. The bathroom is updated and very upscale. The room maintained historical ambience while providing modern comfort. The bar is fantastic with many draft options and creative cocktail menu. We didn’t eat at the restaurant but it was full of locals. This is the place to stay.
10
Elizabeth
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cozy stay at this beautiful place. Spacious and clean rooms. Bed was super comfortable. Nice common space seating, restaurant and tavern as part of the complex. Easy walking to shopping, restaurants and river walk. Service was exceptional and everyone was nice.
Cozy stay at this beautiful place. Spacious and clean rooms. Bed was super comfortable. Nice common space seating, restaurant and tavern as part of the complex. Easy walking to shopping, restaurants and river walk. Service was exceptional and everyone was nice.
8
Carol
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely old Inn in the heart of Hillsborough. They have complimentary coffee every morning and biscuits if you ask for them. Even though it was not listed as an ADA room a grab bar in the shower would help due to shower size. Sky lights are in 2nd floor annex rooms. While lovely, the sun rises early. The room had been beautifully renovated and was very clean. The Inn offers lunch and dinner. However there are lots of fun places to eat in town. It’s best to sit outside and enjoy a beverage.
Lovely old Inn in the heart of Hillsborough. They have complimentary coffee every morning and biscuits if you ask for them. Even though it was not listed as an ADA room a grab bar in the shower would help due to shower size. Sky lights are in 2nd floor annex rooms. While lovely, the sun rises early. The room had been beautifully renovated and was very clean. The Inn offers lunch and dinner. However there are lots of fun places to eat in town. It’s best to sit outside and enjoy a beverage.
8
LUZ
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed the small garden area to walk around.
We enjoyed the small garden area to walk around.
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Margaret
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Colonial Inn is historic in Hillsborough NC. After years of neglect, a number of families came together to buy, restore & refurbish the grand old building as well as building a new addition with we’ll appoint, modern rooms. Everything from morning coffe and cinnamon buns service to luxurious bed linens adds to the pleasure of our stays here. Plus, great staff especially a woman named Nancy!
The Colonial Inn is historic in Hillsborough NC. After years of neglect, a number of families came together to buy, restore & refurbish the grand old building as well as building a new addition with we’ll appoint, modern rooms. Everything from morning coffe and cinnamon buns service to luxurious bed linens adds to the pleasure of our stays here. Plus, great staff especially a woman named Nancy!
10
William
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved staying here for our anniversary and will probably make it an annual occurrence. The hotel is right downtown and near restaurants, and parking is right in front. If you want to stay in a hotel from the 1700s in Hillsborough, then this is the place to go.
We loved staying here for our anniversary and will probably make it an annual occurrence. The hotel is right downtown and near restaurants, and parking is right in front. If you want to stay in a hotel from the 1700s in Hillsborough, then this is the place to go.
10
James
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
10
JAMES F
May 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good job restoring and preserving a grand old revolutionary property NO PARKING.... ONLY ON STREET
Good job restoring and preserving a grand old revolutionary property NO PARKING.... ONLY ON STREET
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Janice
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
10
Mary
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Modern amenities within a charming historical building. Nice outdoor spaces to relax. Ideal, walkable location, friendly helpful staff. Will be back.
Modern amenities within a charming historical building. Nice outdoor spaces to relax. Ideal, walkable location, friendly helpful staff. Will be back.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are consistently described as very clean or spotless. One review reported inconsistent housekeeping on a subsequent day.
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Julia
Apr 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is a lovely hotel that is one of the cleanest I have seen in a long long time. Friendly staff and deserts that look fantastic!
This is a lovely hotel that is one of the cleanest I have seen in a long long time. Friendly staff and deserts that look fantastic!
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Danielle
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Cute, clean and comfortable . Room and property was gorgeous . People are friendly highly recommend
Cute, clean and comfortable . Room and property was gorgeous . People are friendly highly recommend
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Rebecca
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was darling with a rich history. Our room was clean and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. We will stay again next time we are in town.
The property was darling with a rich history. Our room was clean and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. We will stay again next time we are in town.
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Carol
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely old Inn in the heart of Hillsborough. They have complimentary coffee every morning and biscuits if you ask for them. Even though it was not listed as an ADA room a grab bar in the shower would help due to shower size. Sky lights are in 2nd floor annex rooms. While lovely, the sun rises early. The room had been beautifully renovated and was very clean. The Inn offers lunch and dinner. However there are lots of fun places to eat in town. It’s best to sit outside and enjoy a beverage.
Lovely old Inn in the heart of Hillsborough. They have complimentary coffee every morning and biscuits if you ask for them. Even though it was not listed as an ADA room a grab bar in the shower would help due to shower size. Sky lights are in 2nd floor annex rooms. While lovely, the sun rises early. The room had been beautifully renovated and was very clean. The Inn offers lunch and dinner. However there are lots of fun places to eat in town. It’s best to sit outside and enjoy a beverage.
10
Tomara
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is the second time I've stayed there, and the staff are always great. The room was clean and beautiful, and you can't beat the location. I can't wait to go back.
This is the second time I've stayed there, and the staff are always great. The room was clean and beautiful, and you can't beat the location. I can't wait to go back.
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Marcia
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Positives: clean and well located Negatives: Non-existent soundproofing (I now know much more about the people in the adjacent room and the room above me than I really wanted to.) Inconsistent housekeeping service. One day the room was fully cleaned, the next day the bed was not even made. I don't mean linens changed. I mean they didn't even pull the covers up and put the pillows back in place. Inconsistent front desk attitude, one person pleasant, another borderline rude Maintenance person who entered my room to check the thermostat reeked of smoke. The entire property was supposedly non-smoking. The room lacked a coffee maker. Only way to get coffee was to get dressed, go outside, then re,-enter their lobby. Instead the room had some device that looked like a small electric mop that I can only guess was a shoe duster. This particular room was so tiny. It had no desk or even any writing surface. I can't speak to the other rooms.
Positives: clean and well located Negatives: Non-existent soundproofing (I now know much more about the people in the adjacent room and the room above me than I really wanted to.) Inconsistent housekeeping service. One day the room was fully cleaned, the next day the bed was not even made. I don't mean linens changed. I mean they didn't even pull the covers up and put the pillows back in place. Inconsistent front desk attitude, one person pleasant, another borderline rude Maintenance person who entered my room to check the thermostat reeked of smoke. The entire property was supposedly non-smoking. The room lacked a coffee maker. Only way to get coffee was to get dressed, go outside, then re,-enter their lobby. Instead the room had some device that looked like a small electric mop that I can only guess was a shoe duster. This particular room was so tiny. It had no desk or even any writing surface. I can't speak to the other rooms.
10
Kristen
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay! Super friendly staff. Clean rooms. Great little town!
Great stay! Super friendly staff. Clean rooms. Great little town!
10
Mohammad
Mar 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay great staff Room very clean
Great stay great staff Room very clean
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Cody
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Everyone was so nice and very polite the rooms were very clean, definitely will be coming back.
Everyone was so nice and very polite the rooms were very clean, definitely will be coming back.
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Anthony
Feb 28, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was spotless and the build out of this property was done with no expense spared.
Everything was spotless and the build out of this property was done with no expense spared.
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Rooms
Rooms blend historic character with modern updates and comfortable beds, though size varies from spacious to compact. Some guests reported thin walls and occasional issues or omissions (e.g., no in-room coffee, a heat problem, or limited amenities).
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john
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room. Heat didn't work.
Nice room. Heat didn't work.
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Angeles Valeria Lopez
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We have mixed feelings about our weekend at The Colonial Inn. We thought we'd enjoy our stay more than we did. Our room was well-appointed and comfortable. Comfortable bed, good amenities, and ample space. Drawback: the walls are paper thin, and one will hear the guest next door's activities. However, the room had a sound machine, which seemed to do the trick. I read their brunch was good, but the kitchen was closed and not serving brunch that day. Good luck finding anything open around the area before 11:00 AM if you're an early riser. We didn't get to enjoy any other areas around the property since there was a wedding, and pretty much everything else was reserved for that. While I understand the staff's attention and efforts were mostly focused on the wedding, I felt underwhelmed by our experience there. Meh...
We have mixed feelings about our weekend at The Colonial Inn. We thought we'd enjoy our stay more than we did. Our room was well-appointed and comfortable. Comfortable bed, good amenities, and ample space. Drawback: the walls are paper thin, and one will hear the guest next door's activities. However, the room had a sound machine, which seemed to do the trick. I read their brunch was good, but the kitchen was closed and not serving brunch that day. Good luck finding anything open around the area before 11:00 AM if you're an early riser. We didn't get to enjoy any other areas around the property since there was a wedding, and pretty much everything else was reserved for that. While I understand the staff's attention and efforts were mostly focused on the wedding, I felt underwhelmed by our experience there. Meh...
10
Elizabeth
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cozy stay at this beautiful place. Spacious and clean rooms. Bed was super comfortable. Nice common space seating, restaurant and tavern as part of the complex. Easy walking to shopping, restaurants and river walk. Service was exceptional and everyone was nice.
Cozy stay at this beautiful place. Spacious and clean rooms. Bed was super comfortable. Nice common space seating, restaurant and tavern as part of the complex. Easy walking to shopping, restaurants and river walk. Service was exceptional and everyone was nice.
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Marcia
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Positives: clean and well located Negatives: Non-existent soundproofing (I now know much more about the people in the adjacent room and the room above me than I really wanted to.) Inconsistent housekeeping service. One day the room was fully cleaned, the next day the bed was not even made. I don't mean linens changed. I mean they didn't even pull the covers up and put the pillows back in place. Inconsistent front desk attitude, one person pleasant, another borderline rude Maintenance person who entered my room to check the thermostat reeked of smoke. The entire property was supposedly non-smoking. The room lacked a coffee maker. Only way to get coffee was to get dressed, go outside, then re,-enter their lobby. Instead the room had some device that looked like a small electric mop that I can only guess was a shoe duster. This particular room was so tiny. It had no desk or even any writing surface. I can't speak to the other rooms.
Positives: clean and well located Negatives: Non-existent soundproofing (I now know much more about the people in the adjacent room and the room above me than I really wanted to.) Inconsistent housekeeping service. One day the room was fully cleaned, the next day the bed was not even made. I don't mean linens changed. I mean they didn't even pull the covers up and put the pillows back in place. Inconsistent front desk attitude, one person pleasant, another borderline rude Maintenance person who entered my room to check the thermostat reeked of smoke. The entire property was supposedly non-smoking. The room lacked a coffee maker. Only way to get coffee was to get dressed, go outside, then re,-enter their lobby. Instead the room had some device that looked like a small electric mop that I can only guess was a shoe duster. This particular room was so tiny. It had no desk or even any writing surface. I can't speak to the other rooms.
10
Edgar
Mar 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
If you expect historical, then you get that. If you expect modern, then you get that too. The renovation of this historic hotel is perfect in every aspect.
If you expect historical, then you get that. If you expect modern, then you get that too. The renovation of this historic hotel is perfect in every aspect.
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Joseph
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff welcomed us to this beautiful inn. Our room had a high ceiling and felt like a special place.
The staff welcomed us to this beautiful inn. Our room had a high ceiling and felt like a special place.
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Janice
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
10
Linda
Oct 18, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Wish mini fridge was up off floor and had a microwave. Otherwise, very pleased.
Wish mini fridge was up off floor and had a microwave. Otherwise, very pleased.
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William
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very quaint and comfortable rooms. Well appointed!
Very quaint and comfortable rooms. Well appointed!
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Julie
Dec 16, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful historic building with wonderful updated room
Beautiful historic building with wonderful updated room
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Service
Staff are generally friendly, welcoming, and efficient at check-in. A few guests mentioned inconsistent front-desk attitude and one billing error that was corrected.
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Robert
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Easy and great check in procedure.
Easy and great check in procedure.
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Patrica
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Front desk could be more inviting
Front desk could be more inviting
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David
Dec 13, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Recommend and will stay there again. Rooms are very good - beyond what you would expect for a B&B and more on par with good hotel. On the down side, staff desperately need serious customer service training unless it's the owner herself helping you in which case she is superb!
Recommend and will stay there again. Rooms are very good - beyond what you would expect for a B&B and more on par with good hotel. On the down side, staff desperately need serious customer service training unless it's the owner herself helping you in which case she is superb!
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Zachary
Apr 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful rooms, I arrived late the evening I reserved the room and I was tired from traveling and got there as soon as I could. The night clerk basically let me know that The Colonial Inn "isn't that tpe of establishment".
Beautiful rooms, I arrived late the evening I reserved the room and I was tired from traveling and got there as soon as I could. The night clerk basically let me know that The Colonial Inn "isn't that tpe of establishment".
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Lanny
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the check in, the staff here is so friendly! The property is historic and amazing!
Loved the check in, the staff here is so friendly! The property is historic and amazing!
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Nicole
Oct 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Was double charged for stay, had to call to get it corrected
Was double charged for stay, had to call to get it corrected
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James
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
10
Lynn
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Awesome staff!!
Awesome staff!!
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Peter
Dec 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fine location in a pleasant town, and the accommodations were excellent, including the friendly, helpful staff.
Fine location in a pleasant town, and the accommodations were excellent, including the friendly, helpful staff.
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Edward
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location and friendly staff made for an enjoyable stay.
Great location and friendly staff made for an enjoyable stay.
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Location
Excellent downtown location that is highly walkable to restaurants, shops, and the Riverwalk. Ideal for exploring historic Hillsborough.
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Deborah
Jul 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was terrific, the rooms were pretty and comfortable, and we loved the location in historic Hillsborough, with all the restaurant and bar and lovely old homes and Revolutionary War history.
The staff was terrific, the rooms were pretty and comfortable, and we loved the location in historic Hillsborough, with all the restaurant and bar and lovely old homes and Revolutionary War history.
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Alexandra
Nov 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was lovely, the staff was helpful and friendly, and you can't beat the location for a visit to Hillsborough.
The room was lovely, the staff was helpful and friendly, and you can't beat the location for a visit to Hillsborough.
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Elizabeth
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cozy stay at this beautiful place. Spacious and clean rooms. Bed was super comfortable. Nice common space seating, restaurant and tavern as part of the complex. Easy walking to shopping, restaurants and river walk. Service was exceptional and everyone was nice.
Cozy stay at this beautiful place. Spacious and clean rooms. Bed was super comfortable. Nice common space seating, restaurant and tavern as part of the complex. Easy walking to shopping, restaurants and river walk. Service was exceptional and everyone was nice.
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Michael
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Hillsborough is a wonderful colonial town with many old homes, churches and other historic sites. Very walkable and dining options are a minute or two stroll away. The Colonial Inn is our HQ when visiting our son and daughter-in-law in Durham.
Hillsborough is a wonderful colonial town with many old homes, churches and other historic sites. Very walkable and dining options are a minute or two stroll away. The Colonial Inn is our HQ when visiting our son and daughter-in-law in Durham.
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Horst
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Indowntown Hillsborough this hotel is a perfect stay.
Indowntown Hillsborough this hotel is a perfect stay.
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Loyd
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is wonderful, close to many restaurants, and has a great history. This is our second visit and come back again.
The hotel is wonderful, close to many restaurants, and has a great history. This is our second visit and come back again.
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Bryan
May 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy walk to all the lovely spots in historic downtown Hillsborough!
Easy walk to all the lovely spots in historic downtown Hillsborough!
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William
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved staying here for our anniversary and will probably make it an annual occurrence. The hotel is right downtown and near restaurants, and parking is right in front. If you want to stay in a hotel from the 1700s in Hillsborough, then this is the place to go.
We loved staying here for our anniversary and will probably make it an annual occurrence. The hotel is right downtown and near restaurants, and parking is right in front. If you want to stay in a hotel from the 1700s in Hillsborough, then this is the place to go.
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Janice
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
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Mary
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Modern amenities within a charming historical building. Nice outdoor spaces to relax. Ideal, walkable location, friendly helpful staff. Will be back.
Modern amenities within a charming historical building. Nice outdoor spaces to relax. Ideal, walkable location, friendly helpful staff. Will be back.
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Dining
On-site dining and bar receive praise, with morning coffee and pastries appreciated. Breakfast is not standard and the restaurant or brunch can be unavailable or fully booked at times.
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Toni
Mar 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful historical hotel with expansive wrap around balcony. The bathroom is updated and very upscale. The room maintained historical ambience while providing modern comfort. The bar is fantastic with many draft options and creative cocktail menu. We didn’t eat at the restaurant but it was full of locals. This is the place to stay.
Beautiful historical hotel with expansive wrap around balcony. The bathroom is updated and very upscale. The room maintained historical ambience while providing modern comfort. The bar is fantastic with many draft options and creative cocktail menu. We didn’t eat at the restaurant but it was full of locals. This is the place to stay.
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Sam
Dec 5, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was really cute and very comfortable - the bathroom was beautiful! Only downside was that the restaurant was booked the one night I was there, but luckily had been there for dinner previously just was a little bummed I couldn’t experience it again!
The hotel was really cute and very comfortable - the bathroom was beautiful! Only downside was that the restaurant was booked the one night I was there, but luckily had been there for dinner previously just was a little bummed I couldn’t experience it again!
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melanie
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was such a lovely stay; great staff, atmosphere, location, clean, great food, nice bar area. We never needed to leave.
It was such a lovely stay; great staff, atmosphere, location, clean, great food, nice bar area. We never needed to leave.
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Angeles Valeria Lopez
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We have mixed feelings about our weekend at The Colonial Inn. We thought we'd enjoy our stay more than we did. Our room was well-appointed and comfortable. Comfortable bed, good amenities, and ample space. Drawback: the walls are paper thin, and one will hear the guest next door's activities. However, the room had a sound machine, which seemed to do the trick. I read their brunch was good, but the kitchen was closed and not serving brunch that day. Good luck finding anything open around the area before 11:00 AM if you're an early riser. We didn't get to enjoy any other areas around the property since there was a wedding, and pretty much everything else was reserved for that. While I understand the staff's attention and efforts were mostly focused on the wedding, I felt underwhelmed by our experience there. Meh...
We have mixed feelings about our weekend at The Colonial Inn. We thought we'd enjoy our stay more than we did. Our room was well-appointed and comfortable. Comfortable bed, good amenities, and ample space. Drawback: the walls are paper thin, and one will hear the guest next door's activities. However, the room had a sound machine, which seemed to do the trick. I read their brunch was good, but the kitchen was closed and not serving brunch that day. Good luck finding anything open around the area before 11:00 AM if you're an early riser. We didn't get to enjoy any other areas around the property since there was a wedding, and pretty much everything else was reserved for that. While I understand the staff's attention and efforts were mostly focused on the wedding, I felt underwhelmed by our experience there. Meh...
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Jan
Dec 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful, historic building nestled within the sweet little downtown of Hillsborough. Staff was so incredibly friendly, check in was easy, and room service was divine. Beautiful rooms and steps away from locally owned shops.
Beautiful, historic building nestled within the sweet little downtown of Hillsborough. Staff was so incredibly friendly, check in was easy, and room service was divine. Beautiful rooms and steps away from locally owned shops.
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Deborah
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room- quaint town, I mistakenly thought it was a bed and breakfast- there is no breakfast
Beautiful room- quaint town, I mistakenly thought it was a bed and breakfast- there is no breakfast
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Tony
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
All of the staff was very friendly and hospitable. The food was fantastic. Our total experience was wonderful.
All of the staff was very friendly and hospitable. The food was fantastic. Our total experience was wonderful.
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Margaret
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The Colonial Inn is historic in Hillsborough NC. After years of neglect, a number of families came together to buy, restore & refurbish the grand old building as well as building a new addition with we’ll appoint, modern rooms. Everything from morning coffe and cinnamon buns service to luxurious bed linens adds to the pleasure of our stays here. Plus, great staff especially a woman named Nancy!
The Colonial Inn is historic in Hillsborough NC. After years of neglect, a number of families came together to buy, restore & refurbish the grand old building as well as building a new addition with we’ll appoint, modern rooms. Everything from morning coffe and cinnamon buns service to luxurious bed linens adds to the pleasure of our stays here. Plus, great staff especially a woman named Nancy!
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John
Oct 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent overnight stay on our road trip. Good location. Make sure you have a cinnamon roll in the morning!
Excellent overnight stay on our road trip. Good location. Make sure you have a cinnamon roll in the morning!
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Janice
May 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
We had a king room that was compact but very clean and extremely comfortable. Furnishings and bath were perfect. Great front porch for relaxing with a drink and the Inn location is wonderful for walking in the historic area of town. While you can get dinner or lunch in the hotel at Spencer's Tavern, or get danish and coffee in the lobby, we walked a block to Kim's bakery for quiche, scones, and extra coffee in the morning. All delicious. Great place to stay, friendly people, charming town to visit.
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William
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay for a short getaway. The room was very clean, a good shower, and a very comfortable bed. Negatives are they don’t serve breakfast, the only parking is on the street, and no mini refrigerator. We really enjoyed the town of Hillsborough.
Great place to stay for a short getaway. The room was very clean, a good shower, and a very comfortable bed. Negatives are they don’t serve breakfast, the only parking is on the street, and no mini refrigerator. We really enjoyed the town of Hillsborough.
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Bobby
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
One of the nicest old and original inns I've ever had the pleasure to stay in.The bar and restaurant were amazing as well
One of the nicest old and original inns I've ever had the pleasure to stay in.The bar and restaurant were amazing as well
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Jennifer
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff provided an almost home experience for the three days we stayed. David was exceptionally kind and pleasant to talk with. He helped us with the parking situation and made excellent suggestions on things to do. We would definitely come back again.
The staff provided an almost home experience for the three days we stayed. David was exceptionally kind and pleasant to talk with. He helped us with the parking situation and made excellent suggestions on things to do. We would definitely come back again.
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micheal
Jul 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Second visit for a couples weekend. Small little town. Hotel is very clean and well kept, Staff is great. Only thing missing is brunch!
Second visit for a couples weekend. Small little town. Hotel is very clean and well kept, Staff is great. Only thing missing is brunch!
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Kerry
Jul 3, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and large rooms. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is on the street but we didn’t have any issues finding spaces. There is a nice area within walking distance with some shops and a market. Quiet area.
Very clean and large rooms. The staff are friendly and helpful. Parking is on the street but we didn’t have any issues finding spaces. There is a nice area within walking distance with some shops and a market. Quiet area.
FAQs about The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. The parking includes secured, covered, and uncovered options.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, including a registration desk, public washrooms, and a lounge. There are also handrails in stairways and a stair-free path to the entrance.
What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located in the heart of Hillsborough, just 0.2 km from Eno Gallery and a 2-minute drive from Ayr Mount. It is also 2.1 mi from Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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- 2026-10-27: 162.14569178009032USD
- 2026-10-28: 168.8791474884033USD
- 2026-10-29: 122.90240351257323USD
- 2026-10-30: 207.84577742309568USD
- 2026-10-31: 216.85676439819335USD
- 2026-11-01: 108.92501849975585USD
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- 2026-11-13: 198.87052219848633USD
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- 2026-11-17: 133.89995320587158USD
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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