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The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
  • Place, Eno Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange County Historical Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hillsborough Visitors Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 28 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 52-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hillsborough hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Eno Gallery. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Eno Gallery and a 2-minute drive from Ayr Mount
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Hillsborough hotel is smoke free.

Onsite venue - restaurant. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Colonial Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Hillsborough
The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough Inn Hillsborough

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 290 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the nicest places I’ve ever stayed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, the room was very clean and so nice! We loved the shower and the bed was super comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine location in a pleasant town, and the accommodations were excellent, including the friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean; good service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the location and the design of the buildings. It’s lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful property and area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. Very clean. The staff was absolutely amazing! 10 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On street parking. Room was immaculate. Bed mattress was wonderful. I slept well. Bathroom and needed supplies was perfect. Tea and coffee service was average. Lex the 3PM front desk person was outstanding. The morning staff needs to be better versed as to where breakfast shops are. I was told that they didn't live locally and had no idea. I did have a early flight and tea wasn't available until 6:30 am. I thought that was a available 24 hours .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the check in, the staff here is so friendly! The property is historic and amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and friendly staff made for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here for our anniversary and will probably make it an annual occurrence. The hotel is right downtown and near restaurants, and parking is right in front. If you want to stay in a hotel from the 1700s in Hillsborough, then this is the place to go.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except that the bar and restaurant were hoth closed and that was a key selling point for us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and great check in procedure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place with a friendly staff and nice accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and comfortable rooms. Well appointed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tomara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the second time I've stayed there, and the staff are always great. The room was clean and beautiful, and you can't beat the location. I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel in a charming town!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff and good food
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jannett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the staff was helpful and friendly, and you can't beat the location for a visit to Hillsborough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024