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Reviews of The North Hill Hotel 3 stars

51 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1PY, United Kingdom

#7 of 17 hotels in Colchester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 886 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    9.0
    A nice place for the evening and would definitely return if we needed too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Slightly on the noisy side (Roadside location) although ear plugs were provided. Bathroom could do with being improved (Ceiling was flakey) but over all a clean room.

    Location for us was what we needed for a party we was attending. Parking was nearby an NCP, so need to factor in the additional cost of no onsite parking available.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    8.0
    Would recommend this hotel and loved Roman history of Colchester - very friendly and helpful people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was on the small size but very clean

    Perfect location for visiting Colchester. Very warm welcome and friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Gem of a hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, staff, ambience, restaurant and a great breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    10
    An excellent hotel in central Colchester. Small & cosy, with friendly atmosphere. Highly Recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Absolutely nothing.

    There was nothing that could have been better. On arrival the receptionist was helpful and friendly, and I was so pleased when I first entered the room. It was light, clean, smelt fresh. ansd was well equipped with kettle, teas, coffees...and nice toiletries. I had a really pleasant evening there, and the bed (and bed linen) was excellent. Next morning I requested scrambled egg on marmite toast, and the chef even went to the trouble to make a special marmite butter! It was such a nice touch. I really enjoyed my stay in this hotel and am so glad that I chose this place to stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    Best place in Colchester
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant closed on Monday, but a very good place to eat a few doors down.

    Excellent breakfast. Comfortable rooms, great staff. Convenient location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The ambiance and decor of the bar and restaurant areas. Idea for the town centre.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't close my bedroom window. Wasn't a problem but could have been if weather much colder.

    Quiet, comfy bed, well stocked with teas, coffees, toiletries, friendly, helpful staff and good breakfast with Yorkshire tea 😁

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No parking on site but NCP a short walk away

    Room basic but more than adequate. Restaurant attached was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Lovely boutique style hotel with superb staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather! Since the hotel can’t control that I have no complaints.

    Very comfortable. Wonderful towels in the bathroom, big and fluffy and a good shower. Quality bedding and comfortable bed. Very pleasant bar and good wine selection. Food from the restaurant was good quality and reasonable price. However, the star of the whole stay was Julie. She went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. Organised a cab to my next venue. As a solo traveller of a certain age I sometimes find I am invisible in hotels, not so here. Julie stopped to chat when her duties permitted. Every hotel should have a Julie!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location in close distance to pubs and restaurants. A bit noisy due to traffic but good windows. Beds and breakfast excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    A night on the town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Always clean, good price excellent location near to shops and bars, good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful cosy room, clean and fantastic breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No usb sockets, but not a deal breaker

    Close to city centre with good bus links to the train station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place and friendly staff breakfast is gorgeous

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking could be a bit tricky if not on foot but ok with small bikes or bicycles and there is an NCP nearby

    The rooms are great with a high level of comfort and standard without being a boring generic chain The breakfast is excellent The main staff are helpful and friendly For two sharing it is good value and better than one of the big chains

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Had a fantastic stay would definitely stay again highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing perfect in every way

    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

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel with great owners who worked hard to make our stay comfortable and at a great price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The street noise did settle down at night. Was a bit concerned

    Excellent service and delicious breakfast, good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    We can thoroughly recommend North Hill Hotel and would certainly return if we visit Colchester again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing! We were totally happy with everything!

    The location was excellent, being just a few minutes' walk from the High Street and local buses. The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. We had 2 evening meals at the hotel restaurant ( The Green Room) and they were outstanding, particularly the locally caught fresh fish.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Great for one or two nights. Good value. Great cooked breakfast included.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hot night, small room so needed the fan on & window open. Quite a noisy road outside. Bathroom extractor wasn't working.

    Nice staff. Friendly. Clean room & bathroom. Good location for central Colchester. Fair price. Excellent cooked breakfast. Comfortable bed, television.& coffee machine in room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay, would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite noisy as on a busy road but ear plugs were supplied which is a nice touch

    Friendly staff Great central location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Pleasant hotel and restaurant ideally located for town walks, with an NCP car park close by
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bedrooms a bit small, but perfectly well equipped, and to be expected in a converted old building.

    Ambience (relaxed, interesting layout, airy), courteous staff, good quality food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really friendly staff and a beautiful breakfast 😋

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Everything Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Too many stairs, but can't be helped!

    Comfy room, spacious, big window, everything good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was a pleasure to stay at North Hill hôtel. Very clean place and professional service. In addition, very friendly staff. Thanks again very well located.

    Stayed in May 2024

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