Name: GreyFriars
Address: High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG, United Kingdom, High Street, Essex, CO1 1UG, UK
Rating: 9.5

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Hotel GreyFriars

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High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG, United Kingdom –

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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

Excellent hotel,beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, lovely breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, and a good location.

Lesley, United Kingdom

9.5

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“Excellent hotel,beautifully and thoughtfully decorated, lovely breakfast, friendly and helpful staff, and a good location.”

Lesley United Kingdom

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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4 properties in Colchester like GreyFriars were booked in the last 12 hours on our site

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

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

Natural Beauty

River Colne River
0.4 miles

Closest Airports

London Southend Airport
23.9 miles
London Stansted Airport
27.4 miles
London City Airport
45.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“We loved everything! The location could not be better, and the room was gorgeous and comfy. Breakfast was absolutely spectacular.”

Michelle

United States of America

“Central Location, Good Restaurant”

Raymond

United Kingdom

9.5

“Room was beautiful, food was delicious, and you can’t beat the location. This is the second time we stayed there and it won’t be the last. ”

Misti

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

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Food: British

Menu: À la carte

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One of our top picks in Colchester

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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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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	Standard King Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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

Hotel GreyFriars

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of GreyFriars Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

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