Hotel GreyFriars
High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1222 reviews)
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The room was beautiful! The shower/bathroom, decor and bed were very luxurious. The food, restaurant, bar, drinks and all interactions with the staff was just excellent. Can't fault any of that. Parking was fab, no problems at all. The location was wonderful, we really enjoyed exploring an autumnal Colchester. Will definitely be returning.
United KingdomExcellent room generally and luxury Bathroom, very well furnished and kitted out. Very well appointed hotel in a good location. Friendly staff.
United KingdomThe hotel is great and decorated to a high standard, the food is very good and the staff were great. It is conveniently located on the high street, but away from the hustle and bustle.
United KingdomThe whole experience from check in to check out was amazing
United KingdomNice hotel, good bar and great food. Spacious room (suite), although dated decor in the room.
United KingdomThe room was very comfortable and I liked the L'Occitaine toiletries.
United KingdomGreat location, delicious breakfast, and comfy pillows.
United States of AmericaAmazingly nice staff, very delicious breakfast, very cozy hotel
BulgariaBeautiful decorations accentuating this historic building. Very comfortable suite with gorgeous bathroom. Staff were professional, friendly and helpful. Meals were well presented and delicious. Loved the outdoor patio for drinks and dinner.
CanadaBeautiful hotel in a wonderful location. Room lovely and bed extremely comfortable.
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One of our top picks in Colchester. Located in Colchester, 650 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.
A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodations you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine.
Colchester Institute is 0.7 mi from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 24 mi from GreyFriars.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Steve
United Kingdom“The room was beautiful! The shower/bathroom, decor and bed were very luxurious. The food, restaurant, bar, drinks and all interactions with the staff was just excellent. Can't fault any of that. Parking was fab, no problems at all. The location was wonderful, we really enjoyed exploring an autumnal Colchester. Will definitely be returning.” Read more
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Christopher
United Kingdom
“Excellent room generally and luxury Bathroom, very well furnished and kitted out. Very well appointed hotel in a good location. Friendly staff.”
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Clare
United Kingdom
“The hotel is great and decorated to a high standard, the food is very good and the staff were great. It is conveniently located on the high street, but away from the hustle and bustle. ”
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Josh
United Kingdom
“The whole experience from check in to check out was amazing”
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David
United Kingdom
“Nice hotel, good bar and great food. Spacious room (suite), although dated decor in the room.”
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Maureen
United Kingdom
“The room was very comfortable and I liked the L'Occitaine toiletries.”
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Lisa
United States of America“Great location, delicious breakfast, and comfy pillows. ”
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Anonymous
Bulgaria“Amazingly nice staff, very delicious breakfast, very cozy hotel”
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Anonymous
Canada“Beautiful decorations accentuating this historic building. Very comfortable suite with gorgeous bathroom. Staff were professional, friendly and helpful. Meals were well presented and delicious. Loved the outdoor patio for drinks and dinner.”
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. Room lovely and bed extremely comfortable.”
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About GreyFriars
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Colchester Institute0.7 miles
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Essex County Hospital0.7 miles
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Colchester Castle1.2 miles
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Colchester General Hospital1.4 miles
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Birch Grove Golf Club1.6 miles
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University of Essex Colchester Campus2 miles
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Weston Homes Community Stadium2.3 miles
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Colchester Zoo3.6 miles
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River River Colne0.4 miles
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Train Colchester Town Train Station0.2 miles
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Train Alresford4.6 miles
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London Southend Airport23.9 miles
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London Stansted Airport27.4 miles
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Cambridge Airport38.2 miles
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Food: British
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Amenities of GreyFriars
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Happy hour
- Temporary art galleries Off-site
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
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Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about 69.10USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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£15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£25 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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£25 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
GreyFriars accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform GreyFriars of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about 69.10USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about GreyFriars
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Check-in at GreyFriars is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Room options at GreyFriars include:
- Double
- Suite
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Guests staying at GreyFriars can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
- À la carte
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GreyFriars offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Temporary art galleries
- Happy hour
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at GreyFriars (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to GreyFriars by:
- Car 2h
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GreyFriars is 1,300 feet from the center of Colchester.
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The prices at GreyFriars may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, GreyFriars is popular with guests booking family stays.
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GreyFriars has 1 restaurant:
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