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The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Eno Gallery

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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

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

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
153 W King St, Hillsborough, NC, 27278

What's nearby

  • Orange County Historical Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eno Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ayr Mount - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Historic Occaneechee Speedway - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Weaver Street Market - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo Express - ‬4 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • Wedding services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Colonial Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel include perks such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 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 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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Property 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
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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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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