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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

4.0 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
  • Ayr Mount
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duke University
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Historic Single King Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Historic Single King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Annex Standard Double Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Annex Double Queen ADA Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Annex Double Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Annex Single King Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Annex Single King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Deluxe Single King Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Historic Deluxe Single King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Historic Luxury Honeymoon Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Annex Single King ADA Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Historic 2-Bedroom Queen Beds Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About this property

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough

4-star Hillsborough inn steps from Eno Gallery
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free inn. 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-Hillsborough 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 inn 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.
The inn offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a meeting room and coworking spaces.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Hillsborough inn also offers tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site.

The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough is a smoke-free property.

Brunch in Event Center - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Brunch in Event Center

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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 elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Management fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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-Hillsborough Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Heat didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is wonderful, close to many restaurants, and has a great history. This is our second visit and come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Yanceyville

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic building nestled within the sweet little downtown of Hillsborough. Staff was so incredibly friendly, check in was easy, and room service was divine. Beautiful rooms and steps away from locally owned shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels, thanks to its excellent location. If you’re seeking a quiet neighborhood with some small shopping options, it’s a perfect choice. What truly stood out was the exceptional customer service—I had one of the best experiences thanks to an African American gentleman/ receptionist who went above and beyond. His joyful attitude and dedication to his work made a lasting impression. The only thing to keep in mind is to plan ahead for transportation, as scheduling or allowing extra time for Uber is necessary.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A home away from home!

This property is a must to add to your list of stays. Outstanding Inn and local shops and and restaurants. Excellent all around. Staff were all extremely friendly. Make sure you visit the restaurant and bar located inside. The bartender Oz is super cool!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family
Was double charged for stay, had to call to get it corrected
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness
Positives: clean and well located Negatives: Non-existent soundproofing (I now know much more about the people in the adjacent room and the room above me than I really wanted to.) Inconsistent housekeeping service. One day the room was fully cleaned, the next day the bed was not even made. I don't mean linens changed. I mean they didn't even pull the covers up and put the pillows back in place. Inconsistent front desk attitude, one person pleasant, another borderline rude Maintenance person who entered my room to check the thermostat reeked of smoke. The entire property was supposedly non-smoking. The room lacked a coffee maker. Only way to get coffee was to get dressed, go outside, then re,-enter their lobby. Instead the room had some device that looked like a small electric mop that I can only guess was a shoe duster. This particular room was so tiny. It had no desk or even any writing surface. I can't speak to the other rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Super friendly staff. Clean rooms. Great little town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brinni

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Indowntown Hillsborough this hotel is a perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the small garden area to walk around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024