Name: GreyFriars
Address: High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG, United Kingdom, High Street, Essex, CO1 1UG, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $144 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Hotel GreyFriars

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The room was very comfortable and I liked the L'Occitaine toiletries.

Maureen, United Kingdom

Great location, delicious breakfast, and comfy pillows.

Lisa, United States of America

This hotel is extremely luxurious with well trained, helpful and friendly staff in all areas. Our stay was superb with only one concern, which was dealt with extremely efficiently. We couldn't fault it in any way, the room was very comfortable and relaxing.

Peggy, United Kingdom

Beautiful, comfortable, great location, great hot breakfast, helpful staff

Ajg, United States of America

Best luxury hotel we have ever stayed in. Amazing staff, huge rooms, and fantastic dining facilities.

Jason, United States of America

The room was spacious and very comfortable Very impressed with the complimentary bar Very good breakfast and many choices

Abina, United Kingdom

Very nice hotel, excellant breakfast, just overall very good and I would recommend it to anyone.

Andrew, Canada

The place was spotless from the entrance right through to the room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was of a high standard with lots of choice. The surroundings were beautiful with Castle Park within easy walking distance, it was an informative place as well as a lovely walking area.

Amandy2003, United Kingdom

Room amazing: comfortable, everything needed available in the room including a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes, slippers and the service is spot on. I would rate this a 5* hotel and they have the best breakfast I have ever had anywhere.

Amy, United Kingdom

Love the little touches, especially the free mini bar.

Anne, United States of America

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“The room was very comfortable and I liked the L'Occitaine toiletries.”

Maureen United Kingdom
“Great location, delicious breakfast, and comfy pillows.”

Lisa United States of America
“This hotel is extremely luxurious with well trained, helpful and friendly staff in all areas. Our stay was superb with only one concern, which was dealt with extremely efficiently.”

Peggy United Kingdom
“Beautiful, comfortable, great location, great hot breakfast, helpful staff”

Ajg United States of America
“Best luxury hotel we have ever stayed in. Amazing staff, huge rooms, and fantastic dining facilities.”

Jason United States of America
“The room was spacious and very comfortable Very impressed with the complimentary bar Very good breakfast and many choices”

Abina United Kingdom
“Very nice hotel, excellant breakfast, just overall very good and I would recommend it to anyone.”

Andrew Canada
“The place was spotless from the entrance right through to the room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was of a high standard with lots of choice.”

Amandy2003 United Kingdom
“Room amazing: comfortable, everything needed available in the room including a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes, slippers and the service is spot on.”

Amy United Kingdom
“Love the little touches, especially the free mini bar.”

Anne United States of America

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.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Colchester! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Colchester! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.5 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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 WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Colchester Town Train Station
0.2 miles
Colchester Institute
0.7 miles
Essex County Hospital
0.7 miles
Colchester Castle
1.2 miles
Colchester General Hospital
1.4 miles
Birch Grove Golf Club
1.6 miles
University of Essex Colchester Campus
2 miles
Weston Homes Community Stadium
2.3 miles
Colchester Zoo
3.6 miles
Alresford
4.6 miles

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River Colne River
0.4 miles

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London Southend Airport
23.9 miles
London Stansted Airport
27.4 miles
Cambridge Airport
38.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location, decor, standard of rooms, staff. This feels like a London hotel but with reasonable prices. ”

Mike

United Kingdom

“Quiet location but in the centre of the town. Good car parking and good breakfast choices.”

Neil

Australia

“Location in the centre of Colchester easy access to the train and bus stations. Close the castle and the museum. The The bedrooms and bathrooms are superb the b...”

Beena

United Kingdom

9.5

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Food: British

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged GBP 15 per night in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 25 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged GBP 25 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

GreyFriars accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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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.

“This hotel is extremely luxurious with well trained, helpful and friendly staff in all areas. Our stay was superb with only one concern, which was dealt with extremely efficiently. We couldn't fault it in any way, the room was very comfortable and relaxing.”

Peggy

“The place was spotless from the entrance right through to the room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was of a high standard with lots of choice. The surroundings were beautiful with Castle Park within easy walking distance, it was an informative place as well as a lovely walking area.”

Amandy2003

“Room amazing: comfortable, everything needed available in the room including a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes, slippers and the service is spot on. I would rate this a 5* hotel and they have the best breakfast I have ever had anywhere.”

Amy

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Reviewed: July 18, 2019

Jo
New Zealand
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clearer instructions on how to get to hotel carpark

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 18, 2019

Mandy
United Kingdom
9.2

“would defintely stay again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
would of liked more storage in bedroom, the bathroom , shower ,bed were great so made up for a little wardrobe, and no other cupboards
The breakfast was excellent, good gluten free choice. Evening meal , service , food , excellent

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Matthew
Ireland
9.6

“Very nice hotel. Good value and great location if you’re staying in colchester.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My only complaint is that the water for showering and bathing was not as hot as I would have liked
Very friendly helpful and well presented staff. Room was very comfortable with a nespresso machine which was a nice touch.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Fung
Hong Kong
Age group: 45 – 54
6.7

“Good location with good facilities, but some reception staff need further training on hospitality”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The reception staff on July 16 between 2-3pm service hour wasn’t helpful. she was quite reluctant to answer questions, when I asked her about the breakfast during my check in , she stopped me and said she would answer me later. At the end she did answer the question but not in a hospitable nor friendly way. When i asked where my room was , she just simply said we should go up one stairs through the “doors”, when we couldn’t find the stairs and asked again, she gave exactly the same answer as if she wanted to dismiss us ASAP. I feel like being discriminated as a Chinese, as her attitude towards westerns seemed more positive and she sounded more helpful.
Good location, clean room, spacious with good facilities. Everything worked well.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Mike
United Kingdom
10

“Anniversary at Greyfriars ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Getting to the car park on arrival can be a bit of a challenge. Other than that, nothing to dislike.
Location, decor, standard of rooms, staff. This feels like a London hotel but with reasonable prices.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Sally-ann
United Kingdom
10

“Birthday treat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Simon
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Duplex Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Luxurious hotel with very attentive and courteous staff.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Lawrence
United Kingdom
10

“Probably the nicest hotel in colchester at a reasonable cost”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Overall ambience of the hotel

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Dianne
United Kingdom
Age group: 65+
10

“A delightful hotel ideally situated to explore Colchester and the surrounding countryside.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Watercress soup was rather bland The view from our room was of air conditioning unit etc
I slept very well in the comfortable bed. The rooms were beautifully furnished The staff were particularly attentive especially in the restaurant and bar. Delicious cocktaills

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Christopher
United Kingdom
8.8

“A quality hotel with excellent facilities and staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
If I have to find something negative it is perhaps the carpets in the room and corridor / stairs. They are becoming a little worn and stained. A MINOR CRITICISM
Room was spacious, quiet and well equipped. Breakfast very good - cooked to order and plenty of it. Very nice decor and ambience. Car parking very good. A comfortable and peaceful stay.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were excellent. The food was delicious and very well priced for a hotel.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Thomas
United Kingdom
10

“We all had a lovely relaxing stay. Would definitely return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to not like, everything went perfectly.
Staff very friendly and helpful, hotel very clean and spacious, large bedrooms with lots of natural light. Food was first class especially breakfast which was included with the overnight stay. A very nice outside space to sit with a cocktail, also very near the Town and Castle.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Damian
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant service in the evening was poor. Slow / non existent response to complaint re 1 dish.
Stylish and comfortable rooms. Excellent bathroom. Good public rooms. Excellent bar staff

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Steven
United Kingdom
10

“Best hotel in Colchester ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Duplex Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was excellent
Clean rooms, great food and drink, friendly staff Comfortable bed fantastic bathroom

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Matthew
United Kingdom
9.6

“Lovely stay with really friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Duplex Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The WiFi was a little slow
Superb room, great facilities, but best of all really friendly staff

Stayed in July 2019

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	Standard King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking These rooms have a marble shower room and some rooms enjoy views to Colchester Castle and distant views of the Colne Valley. All are located in the west wing of the early 20th Century part of the building. Other features include tea making facilities and a Nespresso coffee machine, L'Occitane toiletries and bespoke furniture. There are 4 steps to access the room but the staff are happy to carry luggage if necessary. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room has a bathrobe, mini-bar and air conditioning. Rooms come with either a shower or a bath. Most are accessed via a flight of stairs. Front Desk staff will be happy to take your luggage to and from your room on arrival and departure. Other features include tea & Nespresso coffee making facilities, L'Occitane toiletries and bespoke furniture. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Junior Suites are more spacious and offer a coffee table, seating and desk space. They also come with a bath and single or twin showers. All Junior Suites are accessible via the elevator or otherwise without encountering any stairs. One Junior Suite is fully accessible for wheelchair users and also benefits from its own private furnished sunny courtyard. Additional benefits include individually controller air conditioning, a Nespresso coffee machine and L'Occitane toiletries. Bathrooms feature underfloor heating. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe King Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This suite has air conditioning, seating area and bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior King Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This suite has a seating area, sofa and bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft) • Heating • Walk-in closet • Slippers • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Duplex Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking There are 3 split-level suites available at Gray Friars, where the bedroom is accessed via a hardwood staircase. They feature bespoke wallpaper designs, a seating/study area and luxury shower rooms finished with Italian marble. Other benefits include tea & Nespresso coffee making facilities, individually controller air conditioning and a mini bar. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Clothes rack Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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