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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Courtyard view
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 17.50 per person)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Living area

Deluxe Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colchester Castle Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 45 min drive

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

Hotel near University of Essex
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at GreyFriars. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • A lift, newspapers in the reception and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at GreyFriars boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is GreyFriars pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at GreyFriars?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GreyFriars?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at GreyFriars?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GreyFriars located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is steps away from Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries. Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming are also within 5 minutes. Colchester Town Station is 7 minutes by foot and Hythe Station is 22 minutes.

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GreyFriars Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 457 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 588 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My parents stayed here for a night. Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness
A feeling of luxury, well located, beautiful decor
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked large quiet room, outside seating area, lift, soft carpet, comfortable bed, nice shower. Didn't like poor lighting in bathroom by washbasin and toilet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time we checked in to when we left, the service was first class....can we call out Katein the dining room for special mention. She was a brilliant server and an asset to the Hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel great staff, loved the bar and a fire in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay all round.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff make this such a great place to staff; always well taken care of!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An enjoyable one night stay.

A lovely one night stay. Friendly staff. A complimentary room upgrade was given. We enjoyed our evening here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Very attentive & helpful. Hotel was very comfortable & well maintained. Finding hitel car oark was a little difficult so a sign at the front of the hotel on main road would be really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Quiet end of the high street and short walk to the shopping and restaurant. Really smart hotel with a 5 star feel. Nice, Small and intimate. Private parking to the rear of the hotel. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel in the heart of Colchester

I was really & positively surprised of this classic British hotel! I had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay even got up graded to a junior suite! Look forward for our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay once again. The hotel is old school but lovely and the staff are great. The breakfast is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traffic kept us awake
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding accommodation

Outstanding accommodation. Great central location, luxurious, clean, plenty of free parking, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay me and my wife really enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay and eat!

Grat hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good weekend break
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

This was a great place we were very well looked after the only thing was that there was no electric charger for our car.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent in many ways , the highlight was the young lady receptionist whom we think was quite new , went put of her way to accommodate our needs as im partially disabled with mobility after a stroke , this is our 2nd /3rd time of staying here , The downside was the breakfast, not sure were to start the waitress never took correct details & it meant my wife & I ate at different intervals , etc etc , & We all know what makes a great breakfast yip you got it , nope not here , Bland , tight ( not succulent Sausages !!!!! Along with dried burnt bacon , Apart from that it was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024