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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Colchester hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Relax in style with a round table and wicker chairs under a shaded umbrella.
Step into a serene courtyard, surrounded by lush trees and a charming entrance.
Enjoy a luxurious bathroom experience with a vanity, dual sinks, and a large mirror.
Cozy room with a wooden staircase, comfortable seating area, and a wooden desk.
Enjoy a classic dining experience with a selection of beverages and fine table settings.
GreyFriars offers an idyllic retreat with a tranquil garden, a vibrant coffee shop, and two on-site restaurants serving breakfast to dinner. Connect to WiFi or unwind at one of the 3 bars while appreciating the helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

Relax in comfort with a seating area, flat-screen TV, and plush armchairs.

Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Duplex Suite

Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-appointed room with a desk, chair, and large flat-screen TV.

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, chair, and bench, surrounded by a beautiful floral design.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy reading nook.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite

Classic hotel room with a large bed, wooden bench, and elegant chandelier.

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
4 bedrooms
  • 54 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a framed artwork.

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 38 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 45 min drive
  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Hythe Station - 22 min walk
  • Colchester Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Foresters Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GreyFriars

When visiting Colchester, GreyFriars is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the 2 restaurants, and the 3 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and nice bathrooms.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

GreyFriars Hotel Colchester
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does GreyFriars offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GreyFriars does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at GreyFriars?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at GreyFriars?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GreyFriars?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at GreyFriars and nearby?

GreyFriars has 3 bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near GreyFriars?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around GreyFriars like?

GreyFriars is a short 7-minute walk from Colchester Town Station and 4 minutes' walk from Colchester Castle Museum.

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GreyFriars Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Bathroom
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Restaurant
Lobby
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great choice and waiter service. (39 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and bar served excellent food and drinks, with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

We have stayed at the Greyfriars 4 times now and the hotel does not waver from excellence
Merril, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

My parents stayed here for a night. Everything was great.
Tao, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A feeling of luxury, well located, beautiful decor
Jenny, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A highly professional attitude from the staff on the front desk…
ANTHONY KEVIN, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay
Jon, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Liked large quiet room, outside seating area, lift, soft carpet, comfortable bed, nice shower. Didn't like poor lighting in bathroom by washbasin and toilet.
Diana, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous hotel great staff, loved the bar and a fire in the evening
Caroline, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel, calm and relaxing stay

As usual the stay was lovely. I wish they had usb ports in the rooms though. Dressing gowns need to be bigger sizes too
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

From the time we checked in to when we left, the service was first class....can we call out Katein the dining room for special mention. She was a brilliant server and an asset to the Hotel
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

An excellent stay all round.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel.
Derek, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff make this such a great place to staff; always well taken care of!
Meaghan, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

An enjoyable one night stay.

A lovely one night stay. Friendly staff. A complimentary room upgrade was given. We enjoyed our evening here.
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Hotel in the heart of Colchester

I was really & positively surprised of this classic British hotel! I had a great stay
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay. Quiet end of the high street and short walk to the shopping and restaurant. Really smart hotel with a 5 star feel. Nice, Small and intimate. Private parking to the rear of the hotel. Would highly recommend.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful hotel
andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff were excellent. Very attentive & helpful. Hotel was very comfortable & well maintained. Finding hitel car oark was a little difficult so a sign at the front of the hotel on main road would be really helpful
Dennis, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a great stay even got up graded to a junior suite! Look forward for our next visit!
Ed, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay once again. The hotel is old school but lovely and the staff are great. The breakfast is fantastic!
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay me and my wife really enjoyed it.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding accommodation

Outstanding accommodation. Great central location, luxurious, clean, plenty of free parking, great breakfast.
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay and eat!

Grat hotel!
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Traffic kept us awake
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Gareth, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good weekend break
Gary, 2-night trip