Our pick
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Colchester, GB
★ 4-star9/101,472 reviews
0.36 km (0.22 mi) from original
English
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.8Rooms are cozy and comfortable; some need maintenance.
Cleanliness
8.4Generally clean, some minor issues in bathrooms mentioned.
Location
9.4Great central location, convenient for all activities.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Premier Inn Colchester - A12
Colchester, GB
★ 4-star8.7/1023 reviews
3.7 km (2.3 mi) from original
Brook Red Lion Hotel
Colchester, GB
★ 3-star6.7/101,719 reviews
0.38 km (0.24 mi) from original
Our pick
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
Colchester, GB
★ 4-star9/101,472 reviews
0.36 km (0.22 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester8.8
Brook Red Lion Hotel5.9
Cleanliness
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester8.4
Brook Red Lion Hotel5.9
Service
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester9.4
Brook Red Lion Hotel7.4
Food & Breakfast
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester8.4
Brook Red Lion Hotel6.9
Amenities & Facilities
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester8.9
Brook Red Lion Hotel5.4
Value
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester9.3
Brook Red Lion Hotel5.9
Brook Red Lion Hotel amenity advantages
Room serviceBusiness centerConcierge servicePets allowedFamily rooms
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 3.4 km.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester: 0.36 km (0.22 mi)
Premier Inn Colchester - A12: 3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
10/10Premier Inn Colchester - A12
8.7/10Brook Red Lion Hotel
6.7/10The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
9/10Rooms
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.9Multiple complaints about room conditions, indicating poor room quality.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
8.8Rooms are cozy and comfortable; some need maintenance.
Cleanliness
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.9Issues with maintenance and no hot water reported, indicating below-average cleanliness.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
8.4Generally clean, some minor issues in bathrooms mentioned.
Location
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
9.4Consistently praised for a good central location.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
9.4Great central location, convenient for all activities.
Service
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
7.4Service was poor with unresponsive reception staff and complaints about check-in.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
9.4Staff are friendly and helpful, ensuring good service overall.
Sleep & Noise
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
—The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
—Food & Breakfast
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
6.9No specific mentions, but quality of provided coffee was criticized.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
8.4Breakfast quality varied, with some guests expressing disappointment.
Amenities & Facilities
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.4Amenities like heating and hot water were not functional, leading to a low rating.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
8.9Basic amenities present, but some guests experienced issues.
Value
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
—Premier Inn Colchester - A12
—Brook Red Lion Hotel
5.9Overpriced for offered facilities, as per multiple reviews.
The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
9.3Good value for the location and price.
Landmarks
Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre
Landmark data unavailablePremier Inn Colchester - A12
Landmark data unavailableBrook Red Lion Hotel
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.The North Hill Hotel, Colchester
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