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The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers gather around the inviting firepit or connect in the lobby over fresh coffee at this historic inn where comfort seamlessly meets convenience.

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The Colonial Inn-Hillsborough offers a charming retreat near The Shops at Daniel Boone and Ayr Mount. Guests love the attentive staff, outdoor firepit, and dining at Brunch in Event Center. Free WiFi, lobby coffee, and coworking spaces keep everyone connected and productive.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$257
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor)

Premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down duvets, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Hillsborough, The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is in the city centre. Eno Gallery and Common Ground Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ayr Mount and St. Mary's Chapel. Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Hillsborough travel guide
Map
153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

What's nearby

  • Monroe, NY - USA - Aug. 28, 2021: Horizontal view of the historic McGarrah's Stagecoach Inn and the Cornerstone Masonic Historical Society
    Orange County Historical Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Home built 1815 by William Kirkland. House tours 12$. Trail walk to Eno river free.
    Ayr Mount
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Eno Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Burwell School Historic Site
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    17 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    3 min drive
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Weaver Street Market
    5 min walk
  • Wendy's
    3 min drive

About this property

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Upscale hotel near Eno Gallery
Located close to Ayr Mount and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, wedding services and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, a TV in reception and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel offer perks, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 52-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • A personal chef, highchairs and heating

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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

  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

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

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel on 22 Mar 2026 start from NZ$257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Hillsborough, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eno Gallery and Ayr Mount. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and Eno River State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

great small town stay

very clean /nice room/friendly people/good food!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

Great place to stay

The staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated, with lots of history and extremely pleasant staff and management. Great food too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Verified traveller

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

Charming and Historic

a charming and comfortable inn in a historic town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and very polite the rooms were very clean, definitely will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel that is one of the cleanest I have seen in a long long time. Friendly staff and deserts that look fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juleanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. Was able to park directly in the front every night. Was super quiet and comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning, amazing atmosphere, friendly staff..we are in awe! Such a great experience at a beautifully renovated historical treasure!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was darling with a rich history. Our room was clean and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating. We will stay again next time we are in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical location! Beautiful in the property and the historic downtown. Quick and very polite check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and recently renovated. The staff was very nice. Walkable to all important areas in the town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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