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title: "St Nicholas Hotel, Colchester: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "St Nicholas Hotel in Colchester: rated 8.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★
# St Nicholas Hotel

New Town, Colchester, United Kingdom

8.6 ·  Very good 446 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 9 in Colchester ·  3.8/5 on Google, 260 reviews ·  8.6 Location score
## About St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel is a hotel in New Town, Colchester, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 446 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 590 m from the centre of Colchester. The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 38 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 12

High Street St Nicholas Hotel [stnicholashotelcolchester.co.uk](http://www.stnicholashotelcolchester.co.uk/)

## How St Nicholas Hotel scores

Better rated than 53% of hotels in Colchester

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **8.6**
-   Public transport **8.8**

Colchester average

## Rating on Google

3.8/5

260 Google reviews

-   5★49%
-   4★24%
-   3★15%
-   2★6%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **90**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **11**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colchester Town</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">370 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Southend Airport (SEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">38 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">86 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Colchester</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">590 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Colchester Castle70 m
-   Temple of Claudius vaults110 m
-   Colchester Museums120 m
-   Natural History Museum130 m
-   Colchester War Memorial140 m
-   Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove170 m

## St Nicholas Hotel: in detail

At St Nicholas Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at St Nicholas Hotel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at St Nicholas Hotel, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site.

### Compare

## Compare St Nicholas Hotel with nearby hotels

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## Questions about St Nicholas Hotel

### How do guests rate St Nicholas Hotel?

St Nicholas Hotel has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 446 reviews, which is better than 53% of rated hotels in Colchester.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at St Nicholas Hotel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does St Nicholas Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at St Nicholas Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is St Nicholas Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Southend Airport (SEN), is 38 km away in a straight line.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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