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Hotel GreyFriars

GreyFriars

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

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1221 reviews)

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9.3
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1,221 reviews
  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Total

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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.

Steve United Kingdom

Excellent room generally and luxury Bathroom, very well furnished and kitted out. Very well appointed hotel in a good location. Friendly staff.

Christopher 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.

Clare United Kingdom

The whole experience from check in to check out was amazing

Josh United Kingdom

Nice hotel, good bar and great food. Spacious room (suite), although dated decor in the room.

David United Kingdom

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

Amazingly nice staff, very delicious breakfast, very cozy hotel

Anonymous Bulgaria

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.

Anonymous Canada

Beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. Room lovely and bed extremely comfortable.

Anonymous United Kingdom

Excellent location!

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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “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.”
    Steve Steve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent room generally and luxury Bathroom, very well furnished and kitted out. Very well appointed hotel in a good location. Friendly staff.”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom 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.”
    Clare Clare United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The whole experience from check in to check out was amazing”
    Josh Josh United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice hotel, good bar and great food. Spacious room (suite), although dated decor in the room.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room was very comfortable and I liked the L'Occitaine toiletries.”
    Maureen Maureen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, delicious breakfast, and comfy pillows.”
    Lisa Lisa United States of America United States of America
  • “Amazingly nice staff, very delicious breakfast, very cozy hotel”
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
  • “Beautiful decorations accentuating this historic building. Very comfortable suite with gorgeous bathroom. Staff were professional, friendly and helpful. Meals were well presented and delicious.”
    Canada Canada
  • “Beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. Room lovely and bed extremely comfortable.”
    United Kingdom 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.

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

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Most popular amenities

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

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

끸 Free private parking available at the hotel

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끖 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

  • 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.”

  • 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. ”

  • Josh United Kingdom

    “The whole experience from check in to check out was amazing”

  • David United Kingdom

    “Nice hotel, good bar and great food. Spacious room (suite), although dated decor in the room.”

  • Maureen United Kingdom

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

  • Lisa United States of America

    “Great location, delicious breakfast, and comfy pillows. ”

  • Anonymous Bulgaria

    “Amazingly nice staff, very delicious breakfast, very cozy hotel”

  • 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.”

  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. Room lovely and bed extremely comfortable.”

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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • 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
Natural Beauty
  • River River Colne
    0.4 miles
Public transit
  • Train Colchester Town Train Station
    0.2 miles
  • Train Alresford
    4.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    23.9 miles
  • London Stansted Airport
    27.4 miles
  • Cambridge Airport
    38.2 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Bars and Lounges

    Food: British

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of GreyFriars Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Services & Extras
  • Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
  • 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
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Secure 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
  • 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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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. That's about 68.16USD. 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.

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.

Cards accepted at this hotel

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

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 currently 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 68.16USD. 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

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

    • Car 2h

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

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Happy hour

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

  • 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

  • GreyFriars has 1 restaurant:

    • Bars and Lounges

  • 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

  • Room options at GreyFriars include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • 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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  • Staff9.3
  • Facilities9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi8.7
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