Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town. Just off the High Street and 4 minutes’ drive from the train station, its well-appointed rooms and suites are complemented by a high-quality bistro restaurant. Each room at the North Hill Hotel has a wardrobe, desk, flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities. The en suite shower room includes a hairdryer and complementary toiletries. The hotel’s Green Room Bistro showcases produce from the region, including seafood from the east coast. Steaks, duck, chicken and fish dishes are followed by decadent desserts on the dinner menu. Central London is around 50 minutes from Colchester, with regular direct train services running to Liverpool Street. The Essex and Suffolk coast is within easy reach, with Clacton and Felixstowe 30-40 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Colchester
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alexandros
    Greece Greece
    The hotel is located right in the city centre. In the 3 days I spent there, I didn't have any issues with noise or anything else really. The room was very nice and comfortable, and the staff were great.
  • E
    Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was amazing and the staff were very helpful and the room was very well presented.
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location from train station brilliant for walking and also perfect distance from high street. Small very welcoming hotel, clean, cozy and breakfast for me personally was great!! I'm vegan/gf and tomatoes were cooked to perfection!! Its the small...

Hotel area info

Amenities of The North Hill Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The North Hill Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The North Hill Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The North Hill Hotel

  • Check-in at The North Hill Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The North Hill Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at The North Hill Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Single

  • The North Hill Hotel is 2,150 feet from the center of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The North Hill Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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