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GreyFriars

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

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Duplex Suite | Courtyard view
Lobby sitting area
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reception
Exterior
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 centre
  • 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

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Deluxe Suite | Living area

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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 a short five-minute drive from University of Essex. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 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 travellers like the helpful staff and nice bathrooms.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

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 on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

On-site 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

  • Cots/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 that you 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 on-site 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
Bed
Restaurant
Bar
Lobby

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a great choice and waiter service. (38 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

GreyFriars is probably the best hotel in Colchester I believe it was once a public school and has retained the character of the building The staff although somewhat distant are really good at there jobs The upgrade that was given to us was really appreciated Thank you
4-night trip

10/10

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

6/10

Second stay here so can’t be that bad I guess. The hotel lacks atmosphere and the staff are efficient but lack warmth. Room was great and clean. Ate out in the evening as restaraunt lacks any atmosphere with very strange seating arrangement. Similar at breakfast and just one lady to serve every table so pretty slow affair though food was great.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely hotel.
5-night trip

10/10

An excellent stay all round.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

A beautiful hotel
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Traffic kept us awake
3-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Grat hotel!
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

Good weekend break
2-night trip

8/10

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
3-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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 .
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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
1-night trip