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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Duplex Suite | Courtyard view
Exterior
3 bars/lounges
Duplex Suite
3 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Living area

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

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

Highlights

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

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Superior Room

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

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Junior Suite

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

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

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

  • Xtreme Gaming - 3 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min walk
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 9 min drive

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

Property highlights
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), a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • A lift, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • 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

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)

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

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

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 does it cost to stay at GreyFriars?

As of 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GreyFriars on 29 Jan 2025 start from NZ$325.62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

GreyFriars Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 557 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 557 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner
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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at GreyFriars, found it to be better than expected. Staff were attentive, nothing too much trouble. Room had great facilities and the place was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carleton Van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic. The hotel is clean and well presented. My only niggle was that we chose the Marcella Suite as it was my wifes birthday (thank you to the staff for the welcome chocs) and the room was not as shown on the website. The very 'boutique' style of gold wallpaper with burds and the large bay window curtains with beautiful feathers was diluted fairly new tartan carpet. Just a bit of an eye squeezer. Breakfast and dinner for the time we were there was in the 'rose room'. Again the service was great the food was good everything was clean. There are large glass chandellier and wall sconces in rose style (murano?). Against these are pretty bulk standard tables and chairs and one of those carpets designed not to show stains. I can not fault the staff or the way I was looked after. I had the feeling that what had been a bespoke designed boutique hotel had been taken over by very efficient but very corporate management and things that were faulty or dirty have been replaced by smart efficient, durable furniture, carpets, bedding and although this is clean and servicabke it has lost somthing of the glamour Id been hoping to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Everything about this hotel was excellent! Great location, comfortable rooms, lots of parking, lovely breakfast. The friendly and helpful staff deserve a special mention as they made a great stay even better. Great value and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel with friendly staff
Comfortable hotel with friendly staff, breakfast was excellent and included in our room rate. Evening meal was ok with a reasonable choice. Parking and directions provided were good and really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay and eat!
Grat hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of Grey Friars is fantastic for walking to the High Street, shopping and public transportation. The room was large and beautifully decorated. It was quiet and very clean. I had two major issues with my stay, however. There was a blinking red light on the ceiling over the bed that made sleeping without a mask difficult. I was told it was part of the fire system and could not be covered/turned off. The second issue was that the room was way too warm and the thermostat could not be adjusted so they brought me a fan after I asked twice for the thermostat to be repaired.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024