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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

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.


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
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andrew
    United States of America United States of America
    Very clean and nice accommodations. Helpful staff, and very nice restaurant associated with the property.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean hotel friendly very helpful staff good location shower to die for was best shower I’ve ever used !! Bed comfortable very very clean rooms just perfect
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent service and delicious breakfast, good location

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The North Hill Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • 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
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
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
  • 24-hour front desk
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
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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 14:00 to 21:30
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroSoloCash

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

  • 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.

  • The North Hill Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The North Hill Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • The Green Room

    • 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.

    • 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: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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