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North Hill Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Colchester with a coffee shop and a bar

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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51 NORTH HILL, Colchester, England, CO1 1PY
  • Colchester Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • University of Essex
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mini Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mini Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 121 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

North Hill Hotel places you next to Jumbo Water Tower and within a 5-minute walk of Mercury Theatre. This 16-room, 3-star hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Mercury Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Essex - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 13 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Brews - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Colchester - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yates's Wine Lodge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

North Hill Hotel

Hotel in Colchester with a coffee shop and a bar
At North Hill Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also standard.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.5 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at North Hill Hotel?

North Hill Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near North Hill Hotel?

Guests positively rate the hotel's location in Colchester, just steps from Jumbo Water Tower and Mercury Theatre, and within a short walk of Colchester Town Hall. You'll also find Colchester Castle Museum and Colchester Castle Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at North Hill Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does North Hill Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, North Hill Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at North Hill Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at North Hill Hotel?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a bar and a café.

Does North Hill Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does North Hill Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, North Hill Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Will North Hill Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at North Hill Hotel.

Does North Hill Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to North Hill Hotel?

The closest major airport to North Hill Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 23.9 mi away. Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 27 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at North Hill Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at North Hill Hotel.

North Hill Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 324 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely large room. Comfortable bed. Very friendly welcome by Manager and very friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a place for people who need larger rooms. The hallways are narrow, too. The staff were quite friendly and very helpful. To reach it from the main train station, hire a cab unless you live in an area with steep hills.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy location and value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

They aren't joking about the hill !

Nice period hotel. Lovely staff. My dongle room was absolutely tiny though, on the edge of tolerable for this six foot, 17 stone bloke. Lush breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

K

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Quirky or strange??

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

M

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Girls weekend

Very friendly helpful staff, room was smaller than expected but was fine for what we needed. Only down side was the phone screen in the room kept turning on about every 30 mins or so in the night hence lighting up the whole room. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent overnight city stay. Value for money.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful stay with a nice team

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Eve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic choice if you want a budget option that doesn't feel like budget (who doesn't)?! I had booked an alternative on the High Street, but cancelled and plumped instead for North Hill Hotel having read their review. I didn't eat there, but you'd be hard pushed for a better venue for the price. When I stay there again I'll be trying the bar out! Thanks for a wonderful two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sayed Hossain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

No breakfast !

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shivonne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget hotel if you’re visiting Colchester, I’ll recommend it to anyone visiting from out of town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024