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GreyFriars

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

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

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
The current price is $155
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hollytrees Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 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

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
  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Delight - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Small Talk Tearooms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

GreyFriars

Enjoy your visit to Colchester with a stay at GreyFriars. 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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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

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 3 minutes' walk from Colchester Castle Park.

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Reviews

GreyFriars Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, high quality, and superb. (53 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing hotel, we had a two day stay in the Venetian Suite, a lovely room. Greyfriars is a beautiful hotel with a chilled vibe. On our second night, (after our wedding) we walked in and the staff had filled the suite with rose petals and some lovely chocolates. We live around 30 minutes away but will be staying again for a date night or two 😉
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Overall great stay near all the shops, made to feel very welcome
Madeline, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely friendly staff Big shout out to the lovely waitress at breakfast who was on her own due to staff sickness and was so pleasant deserving rushed off her feet Room was nicely decorated and very comfy bed
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ideally situated in town. Car park good Breakfast good Bar closed at 11. Did not stay open for residents
David, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An extremely pleasant stay. Clean as a whistle courteous helpful staff. We didnt want to leave
terry, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful.
Carlo, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay all the staff were very helpful, we will stay there again,
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great room although was very cold on arrival but well furnished, super bathroom and comfortable
Martyn, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The surroundings were really pleasant. The staff couldn’t be more helpful, offering to take luggage to my room. The room was extremely clean and was above my expectations.
Josephine, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Rooms were lovely and clean and spacious. Lack of staff and very poor service at Breakfast. Standards of staffing have dropped since our last visit. Hardly anyone avilable.
Finlee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hi lovely welcome great safe parking and to finish a great breakfast
J m, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A really pleasant stay, hotel is immaculate and very well situated. Pleasant and courteous staff Very enjoyable
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a great hotel for a short stay in Colchester. A very good breakfast, large rooms, and the location is great if you want to explore Colchester (right by the castle and park).
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Our first room had problems but we were offered a change of room next day which was adequate tho air conditioning didn’t seem to be working. There were not enough breakfast staff (the 2 people who were on were very good) but we had to wait a long time to get our breakfast, they were trying their best but breakfast became disjointed as they were dealing with several tables and this morning room service too. The bar closed at 11, we thought because it was a hotel there would not be this restriction. On a positive note, we found the staff very helpful.
Martin, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, tidy and beautifully decorated. Which enhanced the luxuriousness of the standard room.
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was lovely bright and clean, the lady on Reception was lovely, we are in the restaurant which was excellent. The only downside was the breakfast which wasn’t very good.
Sophie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quality breakfast. Good quality decor. Good ambience. Comfortable bed. Quality bathroom- shower 👍👍
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. Very convenient location, we could walk to everything. Reception team was lovely. Staff at breakfast service were a bit slow and could have been more attentive. Overall a great option!
Marielle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay Hotel was lovely Staff great Fabulous location Need windows that open.
Amanda J, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Essex

We stay at this hotel at least a couple of times a year and it never disappoints. Even the smallest rooms are a good size, the food and cocktails are excellent and the staff can't do enough for you. It's also very conveniently situated a two minute stroll to the high street.
Vernon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good locations

Only a few minutes walk to the town. The room is spacious and the breakfast is delicious.
KIM HO, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

A lot of money has obviously been spent on the hotel - to it's benefit, albeit it is somewhat quirky in places. Nevertheless, a very comfortable hotel, very handily placed for the centre of Colchester and surprisingly good value when you consider breakfast, wifi and parking are included.
David, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff and service, decoration is oldy world and would benefit from a refreshuch like they have done with the reception area. Standard double rooms were fine with decent coffee and a Nespresso machine. Bed was ok . Shower was good hotel is very quiet and suffers less with noise than their competitors on the High Street. Breakfast was superb competitor on the High stlocal competion
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant friendly stay - will be back
stephen, 1-night trip