The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
US$109
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$109
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The North Hill Hotel, Colchester average US$73 in the cheapest month (January) and US$110 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$73 |
| February | US$83 |
| March | US$84 |
| April | US$97 |
| May | US$93 |
| June | US$96 |
| July | US$102 |
| August | US$110 |
| September | US$109 |
| October | US$95 |
| November | US$81 |
| December | US$88 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$110)
Cheapest: January (~US$73)
About this property
Stay in the heart of Colchester with a superb restaurant and clean, comfortable rooms.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
A stay at The North Hill Hotel, Colchester places you in the heart of Colchester, steps from Jumbo Water Tower and 4 minutes by foot from Mercury Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from firstsite and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Headgate Theatre.
What's nearby
Jumbo Water Tower(0.2 Miles)
Mercury Theatre(0.2 Miles)
Colchester Arts Centre(0.2 Miles)
Firstsite(0.3 Miles)
Colchester Town Hall(0.3 Miles)
Headgate Theatre(0.3 Miles)
Colchester Castle Park(0.4 Miles)
Lion Walk Church(0.4 Miles)
Colchester Castle Museum(0.4 Miles)
Xtreme Gaming(0.4 Miles)
The Minories Galleries(0.5 Miles)
Colchester Natural History Museum(0.5 Miles)
Colchester Visitor Information Centre(0.5 Miles)
Hollytrees Museum(0.5 Miles)
Manifest Theatre(0.7 Miles)
London (SEN-Southend)(40.3 Miles)
Stansted Airport (STN)(32.6 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
51 North Hill, England, United Kingdom
Jumbo Water Tower (0.2 Miles)
Mercury Theatre (0.2 Miles)
Colchester Arts Centre (0.2 Miles)
Firstsite (0.3 Miles)
Colchester Town Hall (0.3 Miles)
Headgate Theatre (0.3 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 640 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
24%
Couple
45%
Family
10%
Group
10%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The North Hill Hotel, Colchester describe a centrally located, good-value stay with very friendly staff, comfortable beds, and generally clean rooms, though several guests mention street or internal noise and warm rooms during hot weather.
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What guests think
Reviews of The North Hill Hotel, Colchester describe a centrally located, good-value stay with very friendly staff, comfortable beds, and generally clean rooms, though several guests mention street or internal noise and warm rooms during hot weather.
Room sizes vary from very small singles to spacious options, with occasional dated decor and sporadic Wi‑Fi problems. Breakfast and the attached restaurant/bar are widely enjoyed, while a few guests experienced slow service, poor coffee, or confusion about entry and breakfast times. Overall, expect a welcoming, good‑value base, but consider requesting a quieter, cooler room if sensitive to noise or heat.
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Facilities
On-site bar and restaurant have a pleasant atmosphere, and paid parking is available across the road at the NCP. Several guests noted no air conditioning with fans provided, occasional access confusion via The Green Room, and some noise from the venue.
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10
Astrah
28 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The facilities were all clean and tidy. Location to town and the station excellent. The staff however were lovely. Really helpful and accommodating. Thank you.
The facilities were all clean and tidy. Location to town and the station excellent. The staff however were lovely. Really helpful and accommodating. Thank you.
8
Angelina
2 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was small but very clean. It was clear they had thought about everything that a traveller may need such as hairdryer, iron and ironing board, fan, and even ear plugs for the street noise. Upon arrival I had to enter via The Green Room and the door was opened.to me by a member of the public as it had been locked and there was no answer to me ringing the doorbell.
Room was small but very clean. It was clear they had thought about everything that a traveller may need such as hairdryer, iron and ironing board, fan, and even ear plugs for the street noise. Upon arrival I had to enter via The Green Room and the door was opened.to me by a member of the public as it had been locked and there was no answer to me ringing the doorbell.
6
Brett
21 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice hotel downstairs with relaxed lobby area and good food. Rooms were disappointing. Not up to the standard expected. Not helped by hot weather, as no a/c and window did not open sufficiently to allow enough air in. Fan provided but all it really did was move hot air around room. Never stayed in such a hot room! Slept terribly as a result. Would probably be fine in colder weather. Shame, as staff were friendly, service good and really nice atmosphere downstairs.
Really nice hotel downstairs with relaxed lobby area and good food. Rooms were disappointing. Not up to the standard expected. Not helped by hot weather, as no a/c and window did not open sufficiently to allow enough air in. Fan provided but all it really did was move hot air around room. Never stayed in such a hot room! Slept terribly as a result. Would probably be fine in colder weather. Shame, as staff were friendly, service good and really nice atmosphere downstairs.
10
Jayne
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is centrally located, with an NCP car park across the road, the rooms were smartly decorated, clean, with quality linen and towels. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was very tasty, with quality products. Highly recommended
The hotel is centrally located, with an NCP car park across the road, the rooms were smartly decorated, clean, with quality linen and towels. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was very tasty, with quality products. Highly recommended
10
C
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Really lovely property. Friendly staff. Room was comfy and had aircon. Overall a 5 star stay. Would not hesitate to stay again. Great value too. The only thing was, the King Room I stayed in was over the dining room, it was enclosed within the conservatory, which mean the lights from that space were directly in the same "space". Hard to explain but it meant the bedroom was really bright through all the windows. That room could really do with better fitting curtains and even black out blinds.
Really lovely property. Friendly staff. Room was comfy and had aircon. Overall a 5 star stay. Would not hesitate to stay again. Great value too. The only thing was, the King Room I stayed in was over the dining room, it was enclosed within the conservatory, which mean the lights from that space were directly in the same "space". Hard to explain but it meant the bedroom was really bright through all the windows. That room could really do with better fitting curtains and even black out blinds.
8
Tina
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
10
James
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked this simply for the price and town centre location, but it turned out to be more of a gem than this. Hotel is attached to a classy restaurant which is worth making part of your stay. Rooms were smart, clean and well resourced. The breakfast was superb and in a wonderful environment. A bit of low background noise from the restaurant but ended about 11pm. You need to use public pay car parks, but is about a 15 minutes walk from either of Colchester's train stations.
I booked this simply for the price and town centre location, but it turned out to be more of a gem than this. Hotel is attached to a classy restaurant which is worth making part of your stay. Rooms were smart, clean and well resourced. The breakfast was superb and in a wonderful environment. A bit of low background noise from the restaurant but ended about 11pm. You need to use public pay car parks, but is about a 15 minutes walk from either of Colchester's train stations.
10
Jackie
18 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Made to very welcome by all the friendly and professional team. That was really appreciated as I was travelling by myself. Great atmosphere in bar area & space to get work done too. Bed, towels & linen very comfortable. Some road nose as centre to town location.
Made to very welcome by all the friendly and professional team. That was really appreciated as I was travelling by myself. Great atmosphere in bar area & space to get work done too. Bed, towels & linen very comfortable. Some road nose as centre to town location.
8
Ella
31 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
I had a really pleasant stay. The bed was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was lovely, and all the staff from housekeeping to the servers to the shift managers were delightful. The room was a bit tired, but I didn’t mind that. The only downside was unfortunately I was there during a heatwave. There’s no air on and my room was east facing so was roasting from dawn. I had a fan in the room, which helped, but it was quite uncomfortable and on a noisy road so couldn’t keep window open at night. If I’d stayed on any of the other 51 weeks of the year when it’s cold, it would have been absolutely fine.
I had a really pleasant stay. The bed was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was lovely, and all the staff from housekeeping to the servers to the shift managers were delightful. The room was a bit tired, but I didn’t mind that. The only downside was unfortunately I was there during a heatwave. There’s no air on and my room was east facing so was roasting from dawn. I had a fan in the room, which helped, but it was quite uncomfortable and on a noisy road so couldn’t keep window open at night. If I’d stayed on any of the other 51 weeks of the year when it’s cold, it would have been absolutely fine.
10
James
12 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly reception staff, room had all the essentials, bathroom with excellent shower, and great made-to-order breakfast. I only stayed for a night but would happily go back if in that area in the future. The only thing I think they should address is the lack of clarity as to how to get in -- via the Green Room entrance, not the one by the hotel sign (which was locked).
Friendly reception staff, room had all the essentials, bathroom with excellent shower, and great made-to-order breakfast. I only stayed for a night but would happily go back if in that area in the future. The only thing I think they should address is the lack of clarity as to how to get in -- via the Green Room entrance, not the one by the hotel sign (which was locked).
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are generally very clean with good linens and towels. A few comments flagged missed bathroom details or dirty window frames.
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10
Lynn
1 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Just had a one night stay to take a look round the City, perfect choice of Hotel, ciuld not have picked anywhere better. Just 5 minutes walk into the High street, 10 minutes to Station. Excellent staff, good breakfast and everywhere in the Hotel exceptionally clean would definately recommend.
Just had a one night stay to take a look round the City, perfect choice of Hotel, ciuld not have picked anywhere better. Just 5 minutes walk into the High street, 10 minutes to Station. Excellent staff, good breakfast and everywhere in the Hotel exceptionally clean would definately recommend.
8
Craig
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean hotel with pleasant staff. Good value for money. Not a big room and pretty warm but they had a small fan: thank goodness!
Nice clean hotel with pleasant staff. Good value for money. Not a big room and pretty warm but they had a small fan: thank goodness!
8
Carol
2 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was well-situated close to town. Staff were friendly. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. However, the weather was very cold, and the heater didn't seem to work - I should have asked. The worst drawback, was that the front entry system was very difficult to access, and needs upgrading asap.
The hotel was well-situated close to town. Staff were friendly. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. However, the weather was very cold, and the heater didn't seem to work - I should have asked. The worst drawback, was that the front entry system was very difficult to access, and needs upgrading asap.
10
Claudio
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice comfortable hotel an easy walking distance from everything in Colchester. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good quality. I liked the fact that breakfast is 'a la carte', as that reduces wastage. Cleanliness is good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Nice comfortable hotel an easy walking distance from everything in Colchester. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good quality. I liked the fact that breakfast is 'a la carte', as that reduces wastage. Cleanliness is good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
6
RICHARD
10 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff and downstairs are lovely. The rooms are in desperate need of refurbishment, the window frames were filthy!
The staff and downstairs are lovely. The rooms are in desperate need of refurbishment, the window frames were filthy!
10
Angela
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was great. Very clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel is on the main road, so can be quite loud outside at times but they provide ear plugs (I travel with my own and with an eye mask in case places are loud and bright). I was worried about the bed as I'd read a review that said they were super soft, but apart from being a little softer than I'd personally choose it was fine and I slept well.
The room was great. Very clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel is on the main road, so can be quite loud outside at times but they provide ear plugs (I travel with my own and with an eye mask in case places are loud and bright). I was worried about the bed as I'd read a review that said they were super soft, but apart from being a little softer than I'd personally choose it was fine and I slept well.
10
Eric
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome. Tidy well proportioned room. Some street noise but not enough to interfere with good comfortable nights sleep. Rooms away from street available. Nice clean bathroom with very efficient shower. Breakfast served to table arrived as order and good quality. Again staff curteous efficient and well presented. Will stay there again.
Friendly welcome. Tidy well proportioned room. Some street noise but not enough to interfere with good comfortable nights sleep. Rooms away from street available. Nice clean bathroom with very efficient shower. Breakfast served to table arrived as order and good quality. Again staff curteous efficient and well presented. Will stay there again.
8
Kathleen
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Could do better cleaning in bathroom
Could do better cleaning in bathroom
8
David
2 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was fine for a one night stay with good breakfast. Room was clean and reasonably comfortable, though rather small and I found it rather stuffy at night (though an electric fan was available in the room). Hotel is fairly central, convenient if arriving at Colchester Town Station and for town centre. It's not luxury but reasonable value for what I paid. Staff seemed quite welcoming too.
Hotel was fine for a one night stay with good breakfast. Room was clean and reasonably comfortable, though rather small and I found it rather stuffy at night (though an electric fan was available in the room). Hotel is fairly central, convenient if arriving at Colchester Town Station and for town centre. It's not luxury but reasonable value for what I paid. Staff seemed quite welcoming too.
8
K
21 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quick check in and room was small but functional and clean. Overlooked main street but no significant noise disturbances. Lots of places nearby for food & drinks.
Quick check in and room was small but functional and clean. Overlooked main street but no significant noise disturbances. Lots of places nearby for food & drinks.
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Rooms
Beds are widely described as comfortable, but room sizes range from tiny singles to spacious rooms, and noise from the street, bar, or other guests is a recurring issue. Some rooms run hot in warm weather and a few guests had Wi‑Fi problems or dated decor.
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Eve
16 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed at North Hill hotel during a warm weekend so needed the window open for air. Unfortunately directly outside the window was some kind of extractor fan or generator than ran at changing volumes and rhythms, all night- it was essentially like listening to a washing machine on spin cycle with no end. Add this to the old-style sprung mattress where when sharing you feel every movement the other person makes, plus a wired phone that for some reason illuminates the entire room (enough to read by) at unknown intervals, and sleep was pretty elusive. It’s a shame as the room and bathroom were pretty spacious and extremely clean, plus in a really convenient location. Fine for heavy sleepers, I’d imagine- otherwise I wouldn’t recommend.
We stayed at North Hill hotel during a warm weekend so needed the window open for air. Unfortunately directly outside the window was some kind of extractor fan or generator than ran at changing volumes and rhythms, all night- it was essentially like listening to a washing machine on spin cycle with no end. Add this to the old-style sprung mattress where when sharing you feel every movement the other person makes, plus a wired phone that for some reason illuminates the entire room (enough to read by) at unknown intervals, and sleep was pretty elusive. It’s a shame as the room and bathroom were pretty spacious and extremely clean, plus in a really convenient location. Fine for heavy sleepers, I’d imagine- otherwise I wouldn’t recommend.
8
Tina
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
very nice large room , very comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
very nice large room , very comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
10
Angela
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was great. Very clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel is on the main road, so can be quite loud outside at times but they provide ear plugs (I travel with my own and with an eye mask in case places are loud and bright). I was worried about the bed as I'd read a review that said they were super soft, but apart from being a little softer than I'd personally choose it was fine and I slept well.
The room was great. Very clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel is on the main road, so can be quite loud outside at times but they provide ear plugs (I travel with my own and with an eye mask in case places are loud and bright). I was worried about the bed as I'd read a review that said they were super soft, but apart from being a little softer than I'd personally choose it was fine and I slept well.
8
Mac
25 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little hotel close to shops, bars, restaurants etc. Clean room, great shower & beautiful breakfast. Only downside to my room was that WiFi really bad so couldn't do any work & TV remote functions didn't work on most buttons.
Lovely little hotel close to shops, bars, restaurants etc. Clean room, great shower & beautiful breakfast. Only downside to my room was that WiFi really bad so couldn't do any work & TV remote functions didn't work on most buttons.
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Jessica
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Noise even at the back in the annexe so couldn’t sleep. Cold water in shower in the morning.
Noise even at the back in the annexe so couldn’t sleep. Cold water in shower in the morning.
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C
7 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Really lovely property. Friendly staff. Room was comfy and had aircon. Overall a 5 star stay. Would not hesitate to stay again. Great value too. The only thing was, the King Room I stayed in was over the dining room, it was enclosed within the conservatory, which mean the lights from that space were directly in the same "space". Hard to explain but it meant the bedroom was really bright through all the windows. That room could really do with better fitting curtains and even black out blinds.
Really lovely property. Friendly staff. Room was comfy and had aircon. Overall a 5 star stay. Would not hesitate to stay again. Great value too. The only thing was, the King Room I stayed in was over the dining room, it was enclosed within the conservatory, which mean the lights from that space were directly in the same "space". Hard to explain but it meant the bedroom was really bright through all the windows. That room could really do with better fitting curtains and even black out blinds.
10
Jonathan
13 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were good. Comfy bed
Rooms were good. Comfy bed
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Tina
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
8
Helen
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is great. Rooms at the front of property are noisy, traffic and late night passersby. Manager very helpful and friendly. Yes, I would stay there again but would request a Room on the back as I am a light sleeper.
Location is great. Rooms at the front of property are noisy, traffic and late night passersby. Manager very helpful and friendly. Yes, I would stay there again but would request a Room on the back as I am a light sleeper.
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Jason
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I booked the single room and it was very small and felt like a school dorm.The wardrobe, tables and TV all felt very basic. The bathroom was ok, small again but the main issue I had with my stay was the noise from the corridor and the room above. The room was also hot. No aircon. I stayed in room 6. Any rooms above you will be potentially noisy, It is the nature of the building thats all. ( you hear everything) The bed was too soft and not a good comfy matress. Sadly it was not a great stay.
I booked the single room and it was very small and felt like a school dorm.The wardrobe, tables and TV all felt very basic. The bathroom was ok, small again but the main issue I had with my stay was the noise from the corridor and the room above. The room was also hot. No aircon. I stayed in room 6. Any rooms above you will be potentially noisy, It is the nature of the building thats all. ( you hear everything) The bed was too soft and not a good comfy matress. Sadly it was not a great stay.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful. Isolated issues include slow breakfast service, timing miscommunication, and an intrusive housekeeping visit.
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Jackie
6 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
House keeping came in 3 times, 7.30, 9.30 and again at 10.30. On each occasion she was asked not to come back as not required. The last visit she didn’t even knock and came straight in. I wasn’t happy and she was getting me stressed as I was vacating at 11. Other than that my stay was lovely.
House keeping came in 3 times, 7.30, 9.30 and again at 10.30. On each occasion she was asked not to come back as not required. The last visit she didn’t even knock and came straight in. I wasn’t happy and she was getting me stressed as I was vacating at 11. Other than that my stay was lovely.
8
Tina
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
very nice large room , very comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
very nice large room , very comfortable bed. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
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Angela
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was great. Very clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel is on the main road, so can be quite loud outside at times but they provide ear plugs (I travel with my own and with an eye mask in case places are loud and bright). I was worried about the bed as I'd read a review that said they were super soft, but apart from being a little softer than I'd personally choose it was fine and I slept well.
The room was great. Very clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The hotel is on the main road, so can be quite loud outside at times but they provide ear plugs (I travel with my own and with an eye mask in case places are loud and bright). I was worried about the bed as I'd read a review that said they were super soft, but apart from being a little softer than I'd personally choose it was fine and I slept well.
4
Susan
9 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’m had a single room and the bed was comfy . Unfortunately there seemed to be no soundproofing and I was kept awake by guy downstairs coughing and guy above pacing up and down all night . We were told that breakfast would be served between 07.30 and 10.30 am , so I and my son and his partner arrived in dinning hall at 09.30 am , after taking our order for a full English breakfast , the waiter returned minutes later to say that the chef had gone and that we were to late . Despite other guests also insisting that reception had given them same breakfast times as us the staff continued to blame us all for being late ! Such a shame as I’ve heard good reviews about the food , we all left feeling hungrey .
I’m had a single room and the bed was comfy . Unfortunately there seemed to be no soundproofing and I was kept awake by guy downstairs coughing and guy above pacing up and down all night . We were told that breakfast would be served between 07.30 and 10.30 am , so I and my son and his partner arrived in dinning hall at 09.30 am , after taking our order for a full English breakfast , the waiter returned minutes later to say that the chef had gone and that we were to late . Despite other guests also insisting that reception had given them same breakfast times as us the staff continued to blame us all for being late ! Such a shame as I’ve heard good reviews about the food , we all left feeling hungrey .
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Eric
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome. Tidy well proportioned room. Some street noise but not enough to interfere with good comfortable nights sleep. Rooms away from street available. Nice clean bathroom with very efficient shower. Breakfast served to table arrived as order and good quality. Again staff curteous efficient and well presented. Will stay there again.
Friendly welcome. Tidy well proportioned room. Some street noise but not enough to interfere with good comfortable nights sleep. Rooms away from street available. Nice clean bathroom with very efficient shower. Breakfast served to table arrived as order and good quality. Again staff curteous efficient and well presented. Will stay there again.
10
Kaori
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very friendly
Staff was very friendly
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Chris
19 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
First time at the North Hill Hotel and if I'm in Colchester again then I will definitely book here! Professional, friendly, clean, and close to the town centre (and a 15 min walk from Colchester's main train station). I didn't eat in the evening but the beer was great, the service lovely, and the breakfast in the morning was as good as I've ever had. Highly recommended
First time at the North Hill Hotel and if I'm in Colchester again then I will definitely book here! Professional, friendly, clean, and close to the town centre (and a 15 min walk from Colchester's main train station). I didn't eat in the evening but the beer was great, the service lovely, and the breakfast in the morning was as good as I've ever had. Highly recommended
10
Gearoid
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A nice hotel, very well located in the centre of Colchester. Friendly staff. Would be happy to stay there again.
A nice hotel, very well located in the centre of Colchester. Friendly staff. Would be happy to stay there again.
10
Pratheepan
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great experience and I met the friendly receptionists
Great experience and I met the friendly receptionists
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Tina
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
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Location
Consistently praised for a central, walkable spot near shops, theatres and stations, with paid parking across the road. Being on a main road brings traffic and late-night noise for some rooms.
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Lynn
1 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Just had a one night stay to take a look round the City, perfect choice of Hotel, ciuld not have picked anywhere better. Just 5 minutes walk into the High street, 10 minutes to Station. Excellent staff, good breakfast and everywhere in the Hotel exceptionally clean would definately recommend.
Just had a one night stay to take a look round the City, perfect choice of Hotel, ciuld not have picked anywhere better. Just 5 minutes walk into the High street, 10 minutes to Station. Excellent staff, good breakfast and everywhere in the Hotel exceptionally clean would definately recommend.
8
Carol
2 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was well-situated close to town. Staff were friendly. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. However, the weather was very cold, and the heater didn't seem to work - I should have asked. The worst drawback, was that the front entry system was very difficult to access, and needs upgrading asap.
The hotel was well-situated close to town. Staff were friendly. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. However, the weather was very cold, and the heater didn't seem to work - I should have asked. The worst drawback, was that the front entry system was very difficult to access, and needs upgrading asap.
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Luke
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Small room but had everything I needed and was only for one night. Is very central and about 20 minutes walk from both train stations. The staff were very friendly and happy to chat.
Small room but had everything I needed and was only for one night. Is very central and about 20 minutes walk from both train stations. The staff were very friendly and happy to chat.
10
Jayne
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is centrally located, with an NCP car park across the road, the rooms were smartly decorated, clean, with quality linen and towels. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was very tasty, with quality products. Highly recommended
The hotel is centrally located, with an NCP car park across the road, the rooms were smartly decorated, clean, with quality linen and towels. The staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was very tasty, with quality products. Highly recommended
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Rob
25 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean and pleasant hotel situated in the heart of Colchester, very handy for the Arts Centre.
Very clean and pleasant hotel situated in the heart of Colchester, very handy for the Arts Centre.
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Helen
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location is great. Rooms at the front of property are noisy, traffic and late night passersby. Manager very helpful and friendly. Yes, I would stay there again but would request a Room on the back as I am a light sleeper.
Location is great. Rooms at the front of property are noisy, traffic and late night passersby. Manager very helpful and friendly. Yes, I would stay there again but would request a Room on the back as I am a light sleeper.
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James
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked this simply for the price and town centre location, but it turned out to be more of a gem than this. Hotel is attached to a classy restaurant which is worth making part of your stay. Rooms were smart, clean and well resourced. The breakfast was superb and in a wonderful environment. A bit of low background noise from the restaurant but ended about 11pm. You need to use public pay car parks, but is about a 15 minutes walk from either of Colchester's train stations.
I booked this simply for the price and town centre location, but it turned out to be more of a gem than this. Hotel is attached to a classy restaurant which is worth making part of your stay. Rooms were smart, clean and well resourced. The breakfast was superb and in a wonderful environment. A bit of low background noise from the restaurant but ended about 11pm. You need to use public pay car parks, but is about a 15 minutes walk from either of Colchester's train stations.
8
Sandra
15 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff. Good size king size room. Good value for a good location as visiting the Mercury Theatre 6 minutes away. Didn’t stay for breakfast.
Very friendly staff. Good size king size room. Good value for a good location as visiting the Mercury Theatre 6 minutes away. Didn’t stay for breakfast.
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K
21 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quick check in and room was small but functional and clean. Overlooked main street but no significant noise disturbances. Lots of places nearby for food & drinks.
Quick check in and room was small but functional and clean. Overlooked main street but no significant noise disturbances. Lots of places nearby for food & drinks.
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Julia
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Handy location and value for money.
Handy location and value for money.
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Dining
Breakfast earns strong reviews for quality and cooked‑to‑order choices, and the attached restaurant/bar is appreciated. A few guests note slow service, poor coffee, or confusion over breakfast times.
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Alan
13 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Food and Wine was excellent and a great breakfast was included in the price. A hidden gem really. Rooms were OK, but as an overall combination it was well worth the money.
Food and Wine was excellent and a great breakfast was included in the price. A hidden gem really. Rooms were OK, but as an overall combination it was well worth the money.
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Claudio
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice comfortable hotel an easy walking distance from everything in Colchester. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good quality. I liked the fact that breakfast is 'a la carte', as that reduces wastage. Cleanliness is good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Nice comfortable hotel an easy walking distance from everything in Colchester. The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good quality. I liked the fact that breakfast is 'a la carte', as that reduces wastage. Cleanliness is good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
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Susan
9 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I’m had a single room and the bed was comfy . Unfortunately there seemed to be no soundproofing and I was kept awake by guy downstairs coughing and guy above pacing up and down all night . We were told that breakfast would be served between 07.30 and 10.30 am , so I and my son and his partner arrived in dinning hall at 09.30 am , after taking our order for a full English breakfast , the waiter returned minutes later to say that the chef had gone and that we were to late . Despite other guests also insisting that reception had given them same breakfast times as us the staff continued to blame us all for being late ! Such a shame as I’ve heard good reviews about the food , we all left feeling hungrey .
I’m had a single room and the bed was comfy . Unfortunately there seemed to be no soundproofing and I was kept awake by guy downstairs coughing and guy above pacing up and down all night . We were told that breakfast would be served between 07.30 and 10.30 am , so I and my son and his partner arrived in dinning hall at 09.30 am , after taking our order for a full English breakfast , the waiter returned minutes later to say that the chef had gone and that we were to late . Despite other guests also insisting that reception had given them same breakfast times as us the staff continued to blame us all for being late ! Such a shame as I’ve heard good reviews about the food , we all left feeling hungrey .
8
Derek
13 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A comfortable hotel with friendly helpful staff and good food, very good breakfast choice with good service and seemingly cooked to order - not a hot buffet the large hotels favour. Easy access to NCP car park.
A comfortable hotel with friendly helpful staff and good food, very good breakfast choice with good service and seemingly cooked to order - not a hot buffet the large hotels favour. Easy access to NCP car park.
10
Eric
14 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome. Tidy well proportioned room. Some street noise but not enough to interfere with good comfortable nights sleep. Rooms away from street available. Nice clean bathroom with very efficient shower. Breakfast served to table arrived as order and good quality. Again staff curteous efficient and well presented. Will stay there again.
Friendly welcome. Tidy well proportioned room. Some street noise but not enough to interfere with good comfortable nights sleep. Rooms away from street available. Nice clean bathroom with very efficient shower. Breakfast served to table arrived as order and good quality. Again staff curteous efficient and well presented. Will stay there again.
8
Hans
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely staff and great breakfast
Lovely staff and great breakfast
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Tina
7 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
Check in was great. Room was a little quirky and a bit mismatched but bed was very comfortable and a great shower. If you want a quiet night this is not the hotel for you. Music was thumping through the room from the time we got there until very late. We were encouraged to pay for breakfast the next morning and although the food was good the service was not great and the coffee was awful. The poor young lady on reception was trying her best and very pleasant but can not see to guests in the dining room and people checking out at the same time. We had to ask for more coffee and would have liked to been offered more toast or a pastry but it didn’t happen.
10
Jill
26 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay at the North Hill Hotel. Room was spacious. Bathroom was above average. Breakfast was nice as was our evening meal.
We enjoyed our stay at the North Hill Hotel. Room was spacious. Bathroom was above average. Breakfast was nice as was our evening meal.
10
A R F
3 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very professional and friendly welcome after a long conference day. Room was small but perfect for myself. Bed comfy. The shower was AMAZING, strong and hot. Slept well and the full English Breakfast was just what was needed. Very pleasant stay. Thank you!
Very professional and friendly welcome after a long conference day. Room was small but perfect for myself. Bed comfy. The shower was AMAZING, strong and hot. Slept well and the full English Breakfast was just what was needed. Very pleasant stay. Thank you!
10
James
12 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I booked this simply for the price and town centre location, but it turned out to be more of a gem than this. Hotel is attached to a classy restaurant which is worth making part of your stay. Rooms were smart, clean and well resourced. The breakfast was superb and in a wonderful environment. A bit of low background noise from the restaurant but ended about 11pm. You need to use public pay car parks, but is about a 15 minutes walk from either of Colchester's train stations.
I booked this simply for the price and town centre location, but it turned out to be more of a gem than this. Hotel is attached to a classy restaurant which is worth making part of your stay. Rooms were smart, clean and well resourced. The breakfast was superb and in a wonderful environment. A bit of low background noise from the restaurant but ended about 11pm. You need to use public pay car parks, but is about a 15 minutes walk from either of Colchester's train stations.
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aoife
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived to my room to find the curtains didn't work. I requested a different room the guy told me there were no other rooms. I then went online and there were indeed loads of rooms still for sale. I got given a worse room, but the curtains were fucntional so that was good. Bed not comfortable. I wouldn't be back nor would I recommend. Looks like it has potential but needs an upgrade and some staff training.
I arrived to my room to find the curtains didn't work. I requested a different room the guy told me there were no other rooms. I then went online and there were indeed loads of rooms still for sale. I got given a worse room, but the curtains were fucntional so that was good. Bed not comfortable. I wouldn't be back nor would I recommend. Looks like it has potential but needs an upgrade and some staff training.
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Isabella
17 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
I enjoyed my stay. The hotel was clean, and it had basic tea coffee, kettle, water and wash lotion etc. No lift, which i did find hard as i have health condition. The signage could be improved, as its not obvious that the lounge is the front door. The main sign for the hotel is in front of two grey doors, whuch apparently are for the laundry! I didn't have breakfast as didnt feel well. I would stay again, it was close to theatre.
I enjoyed my stay. The hotel was clean, and it had basic tea coffee, kettle, water and wash lotion etc. No lift, which i did find hard as i have health condition. The signage could be improved, as its not obvious that the lounge is the front door. The main sign for the hotel is in front of two grey doors, whuch apparently are for the laundry! I didn't have breakfast as didnt feel well. I would stay again, it was close to theatre.
10
Rachel
7 Apr 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean huge and friendly staff
Room was clean huge and friendly staff
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Nick
25 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Gaining entry and checking in eas was more complicated than it needed to be. The walls in my bedroom were paper thin and I could here absolutely every thing from the room next door, the squeak in the mattress everyone the occupant turned over, the headboard banging against the wall, every movement that was made. To top it off I was looking forward to eating in the property only to discover that the chef had gone AWOL. The best thing about my stay was I was only there for 1 night
Gaining entry and checking in eas was more complicated than it needed to be. The walls in my bedroom were paper thin and I could here absolutely every thing from the room next door, the squeak in the mattress everyone the occupant turned over, the headboard banging against the wall, every movement that was made. To top it off I was looking forward to eating in the property only to discover that the chef had gone AWOL. The best thing about my stay was I was only there for 1 night
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Helene
7 Mar 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Heating in the initial room was not able to be turned on. No equivalent room was available. I was told I would have to pay for an upgrade or stay in a freezing cold room. Finally, 2 hours later, I was advised I would be moved to another room at no additional cost. This should have been athe immediate and unquestioning solution. Very disappointing. Breakfast was also very disappointing. The most limited (and prepackaged, so not fresh) range for breakfast I have ever encountered in extensive travels.
Heating in the initial room was not able to be turned on. No equivalent room was available. I was told I would have to pay for an upgrade or stay in a freezing cold room. Finally, 2 hours later, I was advised I would be moved to another room at no additional cost. This should have been athe immediate and unquestioning solution. Very disappointing. Breakfast was also very disappointing. The most limited (and prepackaged, so not fresh) range for breakfast I have ever encountered in extensive travels.
FAQs about The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.5 per person.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival to make arrangements.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Colchester, steps from Jumbo Water Tower and 4 minutes by foot from Mercury Theatre. It is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from firstsite and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Headgate Theatre.
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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- 2026-09-17: 97.95085908508301USD
- 2026-09-18: 98.719USD
- 2026-09-19: 144.0136USD
- 2026-09-20: 78.37836452178955USD
- 2026-09-21: 93.24323363342285USD
- 2026-09-22: 93.24323363342285USD
- 2026-09-23: 91.7506USD
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- 2026-10-01: 113.51349680633545USD
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- 2026-10-09: 133.37099832000732USD
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- 2026-10-11: 113.51349680633545USD
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- 2026-10-17: 137.13394069976806USD
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- 2026-10-19: 113.94282812194824USD
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- 2026-10-28: 136.3515870956421USD
- 2026-10-29: 136.35997825317384USD
- 2026-10-30: 113.51349680633545USD
- 2026-10-31: 139.74988184509277USD
- 2026-11-01: 114.94233283233642USD
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.5 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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