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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars

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GreyFriars offers a tranquil garden setting with practical amenities. Enjoy meals all day at the vibrant coffee shop and two restaurants, and unwind at three distinct bars. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Furnished patio
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

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
4 bedrooms
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Crib/infant bed
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • 54 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roots & Grooves - ‬4 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. Be sure to 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 front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at GreyFriars have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GreyFriars located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is steps 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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Reviews

GreyFriars Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 484 out of 626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 626 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

We had a wonderful stay all the staff were very helpful, we will stay there again,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Very convenient location, we could walk to everything. Reception team was lovely. Staff at breakfast service were a bit slow and could have been more attentive. Overall a great option!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel for a short stay in Colchester. A very good breakfast, large rooms, and the location is great if you want to explore Colchester (right by the castle and park).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortably room, polite staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location close to Castle Park was super convenient where we attended an open concert.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, excellent food. Quiet area, within easy walk to Castle, park and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIM HO

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

Good locations

Only a few minutes walk to the town. The room is spacious and the breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel in Colchester. Nearly perfect, but no USB ports in rooms which can easily be addressed. Restaurant is excellent and staff overall is very helpful. Lift available for the disabled.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Luxurious bedroom

The room was extremely spacious, with an enormous, comfortable bed and luxurious bathroom. I would have liked a coffee but couldn't find instructions for the machine and a pack of biscuits would have gone down well. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

It was very enjoyable, staff very helpful and friendly.will certainly come again. Thankyou very much. Gwendoline Adams
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

johnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They stop serving food too early, and I ordered a Caesar salad and it was just inedible because it was smothered and it tasted very fishy!! But lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay here so can’t be that bad I guess. The hotel lacks atmosphere and the staff are efficient but lack warmth. Room was great and clean. Ate out in the evening as restaraunt lacks any atmosphere with very strange seating arrangement. Similar at breakfast and just one lady to serve every table so pretty slow affair though food was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Fab boutique hotel

Excellent staff, great welcome and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Cosy English accommodation with a fabulous breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing! Wish we had stayed for more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing we disliked would definitely recommend and come again spotlessly clean room and staff very friendly breakfast amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel and surroundings, close to castle and large park. An easy walk to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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