GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Colchester hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges

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Duplex Suite | Courtyard view
3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges
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Duplex Suite
GreyFriars offers an idyllic retreat with a tranquil garden, a vibrant coffee shop, and two on-site restaurants serving breakfast to dinner. Connect to WiFi or unwind at one of the 3 bars while appreciating the helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Espresso maker
The current price is CA $230
CA $276 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
5 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 38 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 45 min drive
  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • Hythe Station - 22 min walk
  • Colchester Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Foresters Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GreyFriars

GreyFriars puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Essex. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the 2 restaurants, and the 3 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and nice bathrooms.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

GreyFriars Hotel Colchester
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Does GreyFriars offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GreyFriars does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at GreyFriars?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at GreyFriars?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GreyFriars?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at GreyFriars and nearby?

GreyFriars has 3 bars and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near GreyFriars?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around GreyFriars like?

GreyFriars is a short 7-minute walk from Colchester Town Station and 3 minutes' walk from Xtreme Gaming.

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great choice and waiter service, and was enjoyed by all guests. (37 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and bar served excellent food and drinks, with a pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

4/10 Fair

Very disappointing

We did not think this Hotel warrented 4 stars. We were required to make a £50 credit card provisional deposit to cover any possible damage to room but no documents with terms or conditions, or indication of how any claim against our deposit could be verified. No evidence of condition was agreed at outset. Breakfast arrangements were farcical. Usually certain foods are laid out for guests to take such as fruit juice cereals etc and tea and coffee is ordered so guests can eat whist waiting for the cooked breakfast. Here, one day there was no juice out. Coffee was provided but only enough for one small cup. One morning tea leaves emerged from the teapot which held teabags, possibley because it had not been cleaned properly from an earlier use. Staff seem have had no training. They did not take notes and on an adjoining table they forgot what had been ordered. I asked for toast, one day one I had two slices which was fine, the next day one slice of barely toasted, which was sent back and 2 the next day. The waiters were alway polite and friendy but it seemed there was no system or training. Complimentry water was provided on day 1 only . A half used bottle was left the next morning and glasses of tap water were left so the glasses had not been cleaned.Tea and coffee was in the room but in multiples of 3 ie 3 milks and 3 coffee pods. The set dinner menu was limited for a three night stay, so we went elsewhere. Red wine served cold. Most disapointing stay
Peter, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An enjoyable one night stay.

A lovely one night stay. Friendly staff. A complimentary room upgrade was given. We enjoyed our evening here.
Linda, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

DAVID, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding accommodation

Outstanding accommodation. Great central location, luxurious, clean, plenty of free parking, great breakfast.
George, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Disapointing

Room was amazing, staff friendly but checkin took too long & breakfast poor in a side room very tired furniture, poor choice as no self serve buffett and food was bland
Matt, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel stay

Marie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This was a great place we were very well looked after the only thing was that there was no electric charger for our car.
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel in the heart of Colchester

I was really & positively surprised of this classic British hotel! I had a great stay
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Oliver, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay even got up graded to a junior suite! Look forward for our next visit!
Ed, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

I often found the bar un-manned. I either wanted a drink, to pay and leave, but often there wasn't someone there so I had to wait. My room didn't have a water container for the coffee machine and there's a very strange hallway connecting the building and the rooms which is COLD.
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay once again. The hotel is old school but lovely and the staff are great. The breakfast is fantastic!
Paul, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel
andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jayne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent stay all round.
Peter, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely characterful hotel.

This is a great hotel. Upgraded to a lovely small suite with an amazing bathroom. Very comfortable beds. Breakfasts were super quality and delicious, although the breakfast tables are not dressed with a cloth and the old sticky scarred leatherette tabletops were a surprising lapse. We pre-requested through the app ‘no feathers’ in the pillows - this was missed, but corrected next morning. Finally, parking is not well signposted (suggest put Foresters Arms in satnav)
Grahame, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel.
Derek, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

alan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hamish Macalaster

I was generally pleased. Staff were very good, although service was a bit slow, possibility due to to staff shortages
Hamish, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

GreyFriars was a lovely hotel and I would stay there again. I would consider eating at the restaurant again if they improve the vegetarian options
Fiona, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review