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GreyFriars

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

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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.

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
The current price is $207
includes taxes & fees
$172 per night
Apr 30 - May 1

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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

Duplex Suite

Highlights

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

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Signature Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.3 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

GreyFriars puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Essex. 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 3 minutes' walk from Xtreme Gaming.

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GreyFriars Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Food
Bathroom
Bed
Restaurant
Lobby
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great choice and waiter service, and was enjoyed by all guests. (37 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and bar served excellent food and drinks, with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding accommodation

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

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel
andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay and eat!

Grat hotel!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This was a great place we were very well looked after the only thing was that there was no electric charger for our car.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Good weekend break
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Everything about this hotel was excellent! Great location, comfortable rooms, lots of parking, lovely breakfast. The friendly and helpful staff deserve a special mention as they made a great stay even better. Great value and would definitely stay again.
Diane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

GreyFriars was a lovely hotel and I would stay there again. I would consider eating at the restaurant again if they improve the vegetarian options
Fiona, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming

Right in the centre of Colchester with its own car park! Smiling and efficient staff, with high quality and choice of food.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service!
Meaghan, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

First time staying at GreyFriars, found it to be better than expected. Staff were attentive, nothing too much trouble. Room had great facilities and the place was spotless.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was a lovely experience friendly staff room was ready early so was able to check in. Shops near by 3min walk , great place to stay and a brilliant breakfast what more could you want .
J m, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Lovely stay and excellent customer service from all staff
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing! Wish we had stayed for more than one night!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and great service

Very enjoyable stay and credit to all the staff. Great outside terrace to relax by the bar area and food was excellent - overall it was a great stay and look forward to returning soon
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hotel with friendly staff

Comfortable hotel with friendly staff, breakfast was excellent and included in our room rate. Evening meal was ok with a reasonable choice. Parking and directions provided were good and really helpful
Stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hamish Macalaster

I was generally pleased. Staff were very good, although service was a bit slow, possibility due to to staff shortages
Hamish, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you go to Colchester and you want a hotel that is centrally with ideal parking and a little bit above the rest,Greyfriars is for you.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely hotel.
Heather, 1-night trip