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About this property

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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • 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.


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  • 1 single bed
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi

  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$78 per night
Price US$235
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$17
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$87 per night
Price US$261
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$17
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were excellent. Better than most other places, especially for only 3-4 star they weee really impressive and kind. The Romanian guy running things was particularly good plus a couple of the young girls at the bar in the evening were so good
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s an interesting, very old building, but the furnishings are contemporary and thoughtful, with comfortable chairs and a lovely comfy bed! The staff were all lovely and very helpful.
  • Tinner72
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are always so friendly, especially Julia. The location is great too for our needs.
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were fantastic, especially the owner, really made myself feel welcome and comfortable, room was spot on and breakfast very good . All in all highly recommended, thanks!
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked everything. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and were very helpful.. The rooms were perfect for us.Beds were comfortable. Good shower and quiet. And a great breakfast too. We had stayed previously and would stay...
  • David
    Cyprus Cyprus
    Julie was fantastic and very helpful and friendly. Had a lovely stay and really liked the team running the hotel.
  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location and very friendly staff. Car park very close to hotel
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and staff were very pleasant, plenty eateries only a 5 minute walk away. Room cosy and comfortable, very clean, basic tea & coffee facilities. Staff very helpful and friendly and is a good laugh too.
  • Bernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Always clean and smart good restaurant and cocktail bar on site great location near Fenwick and bars and restaurants including my favourite favoloso great for fish and seafood dishes
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Arrived and was seen to straight away , needed help getting directions to meet up with friends and was given a map and directions. Room very clean and comfortable, lovely little room all what I needed for a solo traveller, would definatly use again.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Green Room
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The North Hill Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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