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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
Standard Room | Exterior
Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Signature Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
The price is $213
includes taxes & fees
$178 per night
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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
Premium bedding
5 bedrooms
  • 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
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 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 - twin
  • 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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Hotel size

  • 26 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

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.

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.

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

Reviews

4/10 Fair

C, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay me and my wife really enjoyed it.
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay and eat!
Grat hotel!
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel
This is a good hotel, well run with good food. The only thing they could improve on is the information on their restaurant. It is Egon Ronay recomended but only the table d'hôte menu (excellent but limited) and bar menu is available Monday to Thursday. A full a là carte menu is available at the weekend. I was told by different staff that the restaurant was closed Monday & Tuesday (untrue) fully open (untrue) and, correctly, open all week but the full a là carte menu only available at the weekend. The hotel is well positioned with its own car park.
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent. The staff very pleasant and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for better.
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was lovely - the bed was comfortable and inviting. The bathroom was massive, with walk in shower and a fabulous bath. We loved the use of complimentary dressing gowns and an iron and ironing board. The mini bar with five or six free drinks, plus the usual tea and coffee facilities, were all most welcome. Everything in the hotel was spotlessly clean. Staff were, without exception, friendly, helpful and professional. The classic Afternoon Tea was wonderful. Breakfast was also good and included in our overnight stay. A lovely treat for 24 hours!
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rosanna, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best deal ever
We have stayed at the GreyFriars hotel 4 times now Have never had such a great deal as the last occasion using Hotels.com It was £200 cheaper than before same amount of nights and one of the best hotel rooms.
Carol, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Small room and the meal was terrible not normal standards for us so this had made us not wanting to return which is a shame because we return at least 3x a year
Kim, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vernon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Our room was not like the pictures and was across the road not part of the mail building - swimming pool not private with people say at booths drinking round it. Room has no coffee making facilities and room smelled of dinners. Behind shower millions of cobwebs and we were forgotten about for 25mins in breakfast.
Lorraine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and grounds are truly lovely. Hint: They have parking, so call ahead to get the 'trick' before you arrive.
STUART, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

6/10 Good

Ieva, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at Greyfriars when visiting from Canada for my cousin's wedding. My hotel room was beautiful and spacious. The breakfasts were amazing and the staff polite, friendly and accommodating. The location was convenient. Loved every minute! Would highly recommend.
Monique, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The room was spectacular, lovely and clean and fantastic location close to restaurants and high street."
Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM