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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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tinner72
United Kingdom
“The staff are always so friendly, especially Julia. The location is great too for our needs.” - Tim
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
“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
“Julie was fantastic and very helpful and friendly. Had a lovely stay and really liked the team running the hotel.” - Jean
United Kingdom
“Central location and very friendly staff. Car park very close to hotel” - Michael
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
“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
“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.” - Alicia
United Kingdom
“It’s in a great location and the rooms are great. The staff are also so friendly and helpful. Really good value for what it was too.” - Sally
United Kingdom
“My sister and I were attending a concert at nearby Colchester Castle Park and booked the hotel for one night. Location was ideal; just a 10 minutes walk to the park. The hotel is old and full of character and our room was gorgeous - full of wood,...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Green Room
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
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.