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GreyFriars

High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1357 reviews)

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8.9
Excellent
1,357 reviews

perfectly located and with helpful staff. complementary drinks and good amenities. everything you could want with great attention to detail. lovely pillows and towels. easy complementary parking. great breakfast. Quiet room with loft bed.

Daniel Australia

breakfasts were great, although service on the last day was disappointing.

David United Kingdom

Very good food: imaginative and also traditional options available. Friendly, efficient staff; pleasant dining room; adequate aircon. Prices reasonable for the product (particularly reasonable for wine of which adequate choice available.) I am impressed that an issue with some exuberant guests late at night was effectively dealt with in the time it took the duty manager to climb the stairs to their room.

Christopher United Kingdom

The decor and look of the property. The opulence of the curtains and overall feel. Our en-suite was amazing with lighted steps down into it and a large metal bath as well as shower and twin washbasins very spacious too. The air-conditioning was wonderful in our room during these hot days. The terrace was a magical place to sit out on during these warm evenings too. The food was really good too.

Gillian United Kingdom

Good food. Great bed. Wonderful Bathroom. -Exceeded my expectations.

Keith United States of America

The room was beautifully laid out, the bathroom was stunning, the staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble, breakfast was superb.

Ben United Kingdom

Lovely place, great location and convenient parking.

Chris Germany

loved how spacious the rooms are, the natural light in them and the location.

Rachel United States of America

Excellent room , great breakfast , nice dinner and enjoyable cocktails .

Stephen United Kingdom

The staff couldn’t do more to welcome us and everyone was courteous. At breakfast they found themselves short staffed owing to Covid isolations and we had to wait a few minutes to be able to be seated but this was not anyone’s fault and the young lady sorting everything out and keeping things going was just superb. The breakfast itself was fantastic. The location is perfect for the town and castle grounds (especially if attending a concert there)! The room was a very good size; the bathroom clean and nicely fitted; free parking and the building is just lovely.

Julia United States of America
8.9
Excellent
1,357 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “perfectly located and with helpful staff. complementary drinks and good amenities. everything you could want with great attention to detail. lovely pillows and towels. easy complementary parking.”
    Daniel Daniel Australia Australia
  • “breakfasts were great, although service on the last day was disappointing.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very good food: imaginative and also traditional options available. Friendly, efficient staff; pleasant dining room; adequate aircon.”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The decor and look of the property. The opulence of the curtains and overall feel.”
    Gillian Gillian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good food. Great bed. Wonderful Bathroom. -Exceeded my expectations.”
    Keith Keith United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was beautifully laid out, the bathroom was stunning, the staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble, breakfast was superb.”
    Ben Ben United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely place, great location and convenient parking.”
    Chris Chris Germany Germany
  • “loved how spacious the rooms are, the natural light in them and the location.”
    Rachel Rachel United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent room , great breakfast , nice dinner and enjoyable cocktails .”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff couldn’t do more to welcome us and everyone was courteous.”
    Julia Julia United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.8

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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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

GreyFriars has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 7, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.9
Excellent · 1,357 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Daniel
    AustraliaAustralia
    “perfectly located and with helpful staff. complementary drinks and good amenities. everything you could want with great attention to detail. lovely pillows and towels. easy complementary parking. great breakfast. Quiet room with loft bed.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “breakfasts were great, although service on the last day was disappointing.”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very good food: imaginative and also traditional options available. Friendly, efficient staff; pleasant dining room; adequate aircon. Prices reasonable for the product (particularly reasonable for wine of which adequate choice available.) I am...”
  • Gillian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The decor and look of the property. The opulence of the curtains and overall feel. Our en-suite was amazing with lighted steps down into it and a large metal bath as well as shower and twin washbasins very spacious too. The air-conditioning was...”
  • Keith
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Good food. Great bed. Wonderful Bathroom. -Exceeded my expectations.”
  • Ben
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The room was beautifully laid out, the bathroom was stunning, the staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble, breakfast was superb.”
  • Chris
    GermanyGermany
    “Lovely place, great location and convenient parking.”
  • Rachel
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “loved how spacious the rooms are, the natural light in them and the location.”
  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Excellent room , great breakfast , nice dinner and enjoyable cocktails .”
  • J
    Julia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff couldn’t do more to welcome us and everyone was courteous. At breakfast they found themselves short staffed owing to Covid isolations and we had to wait a few minutes to be able to be seated but this was not anyone’s fault and the young...”
Property questions and answers
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  • is the mini bar free in every room or is there a charge ?
    We are pleased to confirm that all rooms and suites at GreyFriars include a complimentary minibar for guests to enjoy.
    Answered on February 17, 2021
  • I would like to book a room for 2 people and bring our Chihuahua. Can I book any room or is there specific rooms that are dog friendly?
    We are pleased to advise that we do permit pets at GreyFriars, however this is only applicable within certain rooms. For further information on which ...
    Answered on February 17, 2021
  • Is breakfast included
    We are pleased to confirm that, unless otherwise stated, quoted rates are inclusive of breakfast.
    Answered on March 2, 2021
  • Gluten free options available for breakfast?
    We are pleased to confirm that we certainly do provide gluten free breakfast options. The dedicated GreyFriars Team would be pleased to provide furthe...
    Answered on April 11, 2021
  • Hi do you have roomservice?
    We are pleased to advise that we offer a full room service menu between 10:00 and 21:00 daily, with a twilight menu available outside of these times. ...
    Answered on August 28, 2022
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    Bars and Lounges

    Food: British

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of GreyFriars

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules GreyFriars takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

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

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about 55.81USD. 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.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
£15 per child, per night
Extra bed by request
£25 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed by request
£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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express GreyFriars accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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 55.81USD. 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

  • GreyFriars is 1,300 feet from the center of Colchester.

  • GreyFriars offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Happy hour

  • GreyFriars has 1 restaurant:

    • Bars and Lounges

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to GreyFriars by:

    • Car 2h

  • The prices at GreyFriars may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at GreyFriars is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at GreyFriars include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Yes, GreyFriars is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at GreyFriars can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • À la carte