The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

Location: 51 North Hill, Colchester, gb

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Coffee Shop on site
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events

Rooms Available

• Standard King Room

  Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans

• Deluxe Twin Room

  Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The twin room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans

• Standard Double King room

  1 Double Bed

  129 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Double Suite

  1 Double Bed

  129 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Bedsheets provided

• Standard Single Room

  Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The single room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans

• Standard Double Room

  Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans

• Queen Suite

  Offering free toiletries, this suite includes a private bathroom with a shower. The suite offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Trash cans

• Basic Double Room

  Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Earplugs
  • Window

• Single Room

  This single room has a TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Double Room

  This double room has a TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Mini Suite

  This suite has a TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• Twin Room

  This twin room has a TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

• King Room - Non-Smoking

  Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Smoke alarm
  • Key access
  • Window

Guest Reviews

• marie (10/5): Lovely 3 day break - single traveler in double room - clean and comfortable with good hot shower! - I enjoyed my 3 days stay in this small clean and bright hotel with friendly staff and an excellent cooked breakfast. The hill is a challenge- locals are very fit.
• Jürgen (6/5): - Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, vielen Dank! Es war sehr hellhörig und dadurch sehr laut
• Luke (8/5): -
• Colin (6/5): OK for a one night stay, but book a larger room away from the street. - Location. Parking not easy. Room on the street both small and noisy. Paulina, a staff member, went above and beyond to assist and advise us. She was amazing and such a lovely person. Small room and street noise.
• Tania (8/5): - Nice clean hot Nice staff Pillows were a little flat
• Gilan (8/5): -
• CAROLINE (9/5): -
• Dick (6/5): Comfortable and convenient . - Location and friendly staff. Easy to walk to and from main railway station. Right in town centre Breakfast wasn’t the best
• Sabine (10/5): -
• John (4/5): Very expensive, Premier Inn better. - Good location but that's worth paying the price of staying here. Staff seem friendly Poor breakfasts, any reviews are for previous owners breakfasts. Broken shower fittings Price.
• John (5/5): - Location No car pack like seriousely
• Sparsh (1/5): -
• Berfin (10/5): -
• Katie (9/5): Great valve for money and top notch accomodation - Had everything I needed, enough space for a small room, felt secure but easy to access, housekeepers were friendly and asked if we needed anything, same for reception. Nope
• Whitaker (10/5): -
• Mario (7/5): - Out for the evening but had to check in before 11pm or I wouldn’t have got in to hotel.
• Ralph (8/5): - Great location in town
• Rodney (10/5): - Everything good, warm comfortable room, clean, everything you need
• Matthew (7/5): Welcoming and good value - Have stayed at the North Hill Hotel previously and always found it very satisfactory. It is now under new management and the new team are clearly still finding their way! Nonetheless the staff were delightful and very helpful and the stay was again very satisfactory and good value.
• Chris (9/5): -
• Ephraim (1/5): Warnung vor viel Schimmel im Bad - Die Lage war gut. Es war an sich alles ok. In meinem Bad hat es allerdings geschimmelt. Ein sehr unangenehmer Geruch. Sobald man dort eingetreten ist. Der Lüfter war außerdem defekt. Die gesamte Decke über der Dusche war mit Schwarz Schimmel bedeckt. Habe keine Rückerstattung bekommen.
• Nevison Grainger (7/5): -
• Alexander (7/5): -
• Ryan (9/5): - It was nice and good price for the location
• James (8/5): -
• Angela (8/5): We booked here as a last minute change in plans, the gentleman on the desk was really helpful, the hotel has a really lo - Friendly helpful staff, nice size room. Windows were quite dusty and covered in cobwebs.
• Emma (9/5): -
• Paul (6/5): -
• Shannon (7/5): -
• Gary (1/5): Very cheap but poor basics - Arrived late and by the time I realised there were no towels in the room reception had closed. No towels
• Gavin (10/5): -
• Aaliyah (8/5): I enjoying it but i like it. ❤️ - Yes it’s nice very beautiful hotel 😍 i love it very much 🤗🥰😇 😊😊😊😊
• Michelle (6/5): Good room, nice and warm with an easily accessible location however uncomfortable beds and noisy so we didn’t get much s - Clean and good location Noisy from the cars driving past at all hours, no lift and uncomfortable beds.
• Timothy Bruce (6/5): It was 'Okay' but it felt very expensive for the facilities I found. - The proximity to where I needed to reach the following day, nearby restaurants and fairly easy access from the train station were all positives. I was met promptly after ringing the reception bell and was shown how to access the building if I returned and the front door was then locked The room was quite small and cold on arrival. I had to shut the window and then turn on the heating so that I could warm the room. The TV in the room was defective with lines across the screen making viewing a little awkward.
• Joe (7/5): -
• Joshua (7/5): A good location with a subpar room for the price - Good location, friendly staff and a nice venue The room was outdated and needed to be freshened up
• Chris (7/5): Ok and good value - Although confusion with the room, we got a slightly larger room, no issue was made - so happy. Tiny tv, room size tight, small bed
• Martin (10/5): - Prefekt läge bara några 100 meter från High Street Obekväma sängar i singelrummet
• keyton (7/5): - The cocktails and the breakfast Mold in bathroom and paint and paper peeling off
• Robert (3/5): Disappointing. Given the price I expected more. - Shabby looking room, very outdated, mould forming on the net curtains, very disappointing.
• Corneile (7/5): - The location is perfect for exploring Colchester. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really good. The pillows were very thin and the mattress was quite hard, so it wasn't the most comfortable sleeping experience. We could also hear our neighbours through the wall, which made the room feel less private.
• Leriche (10/5): - The place. The bedrooms. And the staff
• Sean (4/5): -
• Shaadana (7/5): -
• Sylwia (4/5): I was not impresed. 2 stars hotel - The hotel is in the very centre of town. I was offered a room facing the main street. The window was so old that I could hear people walking outside. I paid an extra one third of my bill to move rooms.
• Emma (8/5): -
• Tomasz Jan (10/5): -
• Steven (9/5): Excellent value for money accommodation in Colchester. - It’s located very close to Colchester high street.
• Graham (8/5): -
• Antoine (4/5): - charming room, tea and biscuits provided in a generous amount. very poorly insulated, whether from the adjacent rooms, the corridor, or from the outside busy road. it feels like being in the corridor directly which is not great for privacy and comfort. the shower proves to be unreliable with the temperature. shower amenities are provided in a very limited quantity as well.
• Silvia (7/5): - In the City centre, walking distance. The place is nice and the room quite big, with coffee machine inside the room. The staff very kind 1. When we arrived, even if we had booked the room in advace, the heating in the room was switched off and the room was very cold. It took about 2 hours to have an acceptable temperature. 2. Even if we arrived at 6 pm, during check in time, there was nobody at the desk and we had to wait about 10 minutes for the girl to arrive, that was very kind anyway, saying that she was sorry. 3. We asked at the check in if it was possible to have breakfast at 6.45 because we had a leave early to the airport, and the girl kindly told us that there was no problem, but the following morning we had to wait until 7.20 for having the breakfast ready, even if we told the guy that we had to leave. We had to eat in 5 minutes and we risked to lose our flight.
• Gunson (10/5): The hotel staff was not arm and welcoming good location to town bars and restaurants shopping etc - Very polite and accommodating staff room spotless Nothing
• Andrea (8/5): -
• Julie (9/5): friendly and welcome hotel in central Colchester - Location was great - very central and close to shops and restaurants. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The room and bathroom were lovely - with toiletries and tea/coffee. Our room overlooked the main street - privacy blinds on the windows and ear plugs were provided if needed to block out any traffic/ street noise. NCP car park was a 2 minute walk opposite the hotel.
• MAUREEN (8/5): -
• Tony (8/5): Lovely stay in Colchester - The staff were all good and very friendly. The location is very good and the meal we had on Sunday was excellent - no wonder it was fully booked on Saturday. My partner has a gluten and dairy intolerance and her breakfast options were limited
• Kathryn (4/5): Comfortable but disappointing. Avoid. - The hotel is in a convenient location, close to town + its amenities. The room itself was comfortable and I must admit I did have a good night sleep + bathroom was a good size. For 1 night the hotel was sufficient however more than 1 night I would look elsewhere. The breakfast, whilst sufficient, ended up being ruined when I cut into my 2nd egg and out floated in the runny yolk was a fly which left me feeling incredibly sick and actually ruined the entire meal. Despite me messaging about this to make a complaint, the staff have simply diminished this as an “inconvenience” when quite frankly it is a little bit more than that especially when I paid for breakfast to be included in the hotels cost. I would have addressed this at breakfast however there was a guest eating at the same time and I could not in good conscience bring it up and potentially ruin someone else’s breakfast. Quite frankly I would not feel like I am able to consider future stays in this property + I would not even eat in the attached restaurant. Had the staff not diminished my complaint, I may have felt different about it. But it does not seem to be how the situation is turning out.
• Sally (9/5): -
• Mustafa (8/5): -
• Oliver (8/5): - Very friendly staff. Clean room and very clean towels. Comfortable night sleep. I knew there was no air-con so it was not an issue. Walls were a bit thin, but not an issue later in the evening
• Juliet (8/5): short visit, worked perfectly. - friendly! Good coffee facility in room. Nice big fluffy towels. And I did like it that some lights were turned on so I didnt enter a dark room. There was no "light" breakfast option (I dont' have much for breakfast). I thought the wardrobe was below the standard of the rest of the room, and no shelves to put things on. I'd have had something (probably without doors) that fitted the alcove instead of the wardrobe.
• Griffith-Jones (7/5): -
• Bryan (8/5): Excellent - Everything was excellent Everything was OK
• Natalie (9/5): Great value for money stay. - Location Great Chinese opposite worth a visit. They also have a nice bar and restaurant in the hotel. Bathroom ceiling needs a paint.
• Hendrik-Jan (7/5): -
• Baudry (7/5): - The location of the hotel is convenient. Friendly staff. Room was too warm, also the sound of traffic during the night
• Nyree (7/5): -
• Dorothy (1/5): Dreadful and frightening - Nothing a dangerous experience for me Staff
• Chris (10/5): Great for a weekend break - Comfortable Hotel in a great location
• Ibrahim (9/5): Amazing - Location and architecture
• natasha (8/5): - lovely clean friendly place.. there was 2 of us booked in to the room but only one cup tbag sugar milk
• Paul (10/5): - Lovely cozy hotel
• Chloe (7/5): An average stay, but meets expectations for the price - A good price for an easy one night stay, room was easy and comfortable enough. We turned our radiator on high whist out in the evening to have a warm room as it was naturally very cold, but came back to a freezing room as radiator didnt work. We couldn’t speak to staff as it was too late ( we stayed new years evening) and had to sleep in all clothes layers and use the towels as blankets.. it was freezing! So wasn’t the most comfortable and pleasant. Room could do with some general tlc and touch ups, ie. There was this massive brown stain across the ceiling in the bathroom and mold spots in shower
• Janice (8/5): -
• Steve (8/5): Great hotel. Lovely staff. - Excellent location. Friendly staff. Ideal for my stay.
• Rufus (8/5): -
• Kozar (10/5): I great room and meal for my anniversary - The room with beams was stunning, staff very helpful and engaging. Restuarant food was excellent! Different to anything I have eaten before. Lack of dedicated parking is a small nuisance but a main carpark is nearby.
• Tina (8/5): -
• Graham (8/5): -
• Kenneth (7/5): Very good! - Great breakfast and location Rather noisy guests
• Ed (5/5): Great - Cheapest hotel that isn’t for DSS in Colchester Nothing.
• Melanie (7/5): -
• tim (7/5): - Perfect location. Good breakfast Room was very cold. Bar closed early while we were in it.
• David (8/5): Nice and decent place - The environment was clean and easily accessible, and the staff were very good, welcoming and helpful. Nothing
• Jane&Rib (10/5): Great central location - Lovely hotel, great location in the centre of Colchester. Very good value for money. We had a small room, but all we needed for a 2 night visit to Colchester. Comfy bed, good quality bed linen and towels. Warm welcome and friendly staff Nothing
• Malcolm (8/5): Will be back - Massive queen room. Perfectly located opposite top quality restaurant Nothing
• Katrina (8/5): - Convenient to town and train station Not clear to get in Hotel sign over locked door Reception door under a restaurant sign
• Marilyn June (8/5): - Location and helpfulness of staff
• John (7/5): -
• Daniel (9/5): - Nice clean room, smooth check in
• brian (9/5): - Very handy for centre of town
• Nicola (9/5): -
• Paul (9/5): Good place to stay - Location was good room was great and 2 of the staff was fantastic called Laki and Aisha Breakfast was a a bit of a let down
• Outi (8/5): Comfortable stay right in the city center! - The hotel is very nice, rooms are small but cozy and warm! Were could order a breakfast from the list included in the price. .
• Caroline (4/5): Not impressed - Location Noisy no double glazing no carpark as stated when booked which I address after which they didn't get back to me on So another £17 on top to pay per night Messed about for checking Three members of staff addressed us before finally getting checked in not impressed and wouldn't stay here again
• Jadie (5/5): - The staff who checked me in was very understanding n helped me everyway they could The stairs too difficult to take my suitcase up n down
• Ashton (10/5): -
• Conway (10/5): -
• Ian (10/5): - It was very clean and tidy and very welcoming
• Rebecca (7/5): -

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