North Hill Hotel, in the heart of the city, offers a blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy a freshly brewed coffee at the coffee shop or meet friends for drinks at the bar. Connect to WiFi and store your luggage safely while you're out exploring.
When visiting Colchester, The North Hill Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.5 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
North Hill Hotel Colchester
North Hill Colchester
The North Hill Hotel Colchester
North Hill Hotel Hotel
North Hill Hotel Colchester
North Hill Hotel Hotel Colchester
Frequently asked questions
Does The North Hill Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The North Hill Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The North Hill Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The North Hill Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around The North Hill Hotel like?
The North Hill Hotel is in the heart of Colchester, a short 4-minute walk from Mercury Theatre and 5 minutes' walk from Colchester Town Hall. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.
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The North Hill Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good quality, and superb with made-to-order options. (37 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
Lovely friendly ataff
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
Very friendly, welcoming service and the room was perfect
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 6, 2025
Could do better cleaning in bathroom
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 12, 2025
Handy location and value for money.
Julia
Julia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2025
Good option
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!
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2025
Basic single room was ok
Stayed in the basic single and that's what it was. No complaints, but be aware that the main Northern road into town is right by the front rooms of the hotel
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2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
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!
Claudio
Claudio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Lovely large room. Comfortable bed. Very friendly welcome by Manager and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Kaye
Kaye, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 5, 2023
Well located, good breakfast, good room.
Ingeborg
Ingeborg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2024
Very central location, nice clean room and the inclusive breakfast was very good all at a reasonable price.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Great budget hotel if you’re visiting Colchester, I’ll recommend it to anyone visiting from out of town
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2025
poor sleep, small rooms and basic.
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.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
The stay was good. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Sayed Hossain
Sayed Hossain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
Smashing hotel and great staff!
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
Very friendly staff.
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.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
A nice hotel, very well located in the centre of Colchester. Friendly staff. Would be happy to stay there again.
Gearoid
Gearoid, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2025
Welcoming Hotel
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.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2023
Lovely stay with very nice staff. Would definitely book again if in the area again.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2023
Staff were really friendly, food & drinks excellent, def recommend a staff there, ideally situated
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2024
Lovely family run hitel. Very clean and breakfast waa lovely.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
Lovely place!
Yijun
Yijun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2022
Friendly hotel brilliant service
Would highly recommend
Madeline
Madeline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2023
Lovely breakfast, friendly competent staff and the best power shower I’ve ever had in the UK !
Russ
Russ, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2023
Very nice stay, good price including breakfast. Close to town.
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2023
An enjoyable stay at North Hill Hotel
Very clean and pleasant hotel situated in the heart of Colchester, very handy for the Arts Centre.