GreyFriars

Hotels
9.4
/10
Exceptional
577 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Valli

10.0
/ 10
Friendly, helpful staff. Spotless room. Comfortable and warm. Very impressed.

Victoria

10.0
/ 10
The hotel is charming, with character and very clean. The staff were very polite and personable. The bar area is very nice with snugs and lovely fires. They made a really great Bloody Mary. Highly recommend.

terry

10.0
/ 10
An extremely pleasant stay. Clean as a whistle courteous helpful staff. We didnt want to leave
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High Street, Colchester District, Essex, England, CO1 1UG

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
Staying at GreyFriars is a good choice when you are visiting Colchester District. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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High Street, Colchester District, Essex, England, CO1 1UG
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General


Near Colchester Visitor Information Centre

Location


With a stay at GreyFriars in Colchester, you'll be just steps from Colchester Visitor Information Centre and Hollytrees Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Minories Galleries and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Colchester Visitor Information Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hollytrees Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
The Minories Galleries - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Colchester Natural History Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Xtreme Gaming - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Colchester Castle Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Colchester Castle Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lion Walk Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Colchester Town Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Firstsite - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Tymperleys Clock Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Jumbo Water Tower - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Headgate Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Colchester Arts Centre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mercury Theatre - 1 km / 0.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
London (SEN-Southend) - 65.8 km / 40.9 mi
Stansted Airport (STN) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi

Facilities


Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and espresso makers. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop
  • Elevator

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

Connectivity

  • LAN Internet
  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Accessibility equipment

Things to Do

  • Garden

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities

Accommodation Policy & General Information in GreyFriars

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • 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.

Service Animals Allowed

Professional property host/manager

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at GreyFriars
26
Number of floors in GreyFriars
3
Another facilities in GreyFriars
Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby, Luggage storage, 24-hour Receptionist, Concierge

Frequently asked question in GreyFriars

What are available facilities at GreyFriars?
There are top facilites at GreyFriars such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at GreyFriars?
The standard check-in time at GreyFriars is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does GreyFriars provide breakfast?
Yes, GreyFriars provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of GreyFriars?
GreyFriars is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does GreyFriars have?
GreyFriars has 3 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in GreyFriars

9.4
Exceptional
From 577 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.6

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Traveler Reviews GreyFriars

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Finlee
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms were lovely and clean and spacious. Lack of staff and very poor service at Breakfast. Standards of staffing have dropped since our last visit. Hardly anyone avilable.
Valli
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly, helpful staff. Spotless room. Comfortable and warm. Very impressed.
Victoria
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is charming, with character and very clean. The staff were very polite and personable. The bar area is very nice with snugs and lovely fires. They made a really great Bloody Mary. Highly recommend.
terry
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

An extremely pleasant stay. Clean as a whistle courteous helpful staff. We didnt want to leave
Nancy
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everything about this hotel from the first email they sent to me to ask if there was anything I needed ahead of time to the checkout was incredible. I used to work for the Beverly Hills Hotel which is part of the Dorchester collection. I have extremely high standards when it comes to service and every single person I encountered in this hotel on the staff was professional, engaging and friendly. As an American who has worked in the service industry for 40 years, this was very refreshing. I have found most British service to be lackluster at best. Perhaps why this stood out in my mind so much. The room was incredibly tidy and clean. The hallways were bright and there were tiny little decorative touches everywhere that made all the difference. The Rose room where we ate breakfast was beautiful with custom-made flower chandeliers that reminded me of Chihuly. The waitstaff were delightful! I highly recommend a stay here. The value for money is great. I suggest bringing cash to tip because service this good deserves a reward!!
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Josephine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The surroundings were really pleasant. The staff couldn’t be more helpful, offering to take luggage to my room. The room was extremely clean and was above my expectations.
Martyn
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great room although was very cold on arrival but well furnished, super bathroom and comfortable
Roy
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast was delicious but service was very slow. Was a while before we saw anybody serving.
Carlo
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful.
Denise
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was clean, tidy and beautifully decorated. Which enhanced the luxuriousness of the standard room.
Sophie
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Room was lovely bright and clean, the lady on Reception was lovely, we are in the restaurant which was excellent. The only downside was the breakfast which wasn’t very good.
PATRICIA
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Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely clean and spacious room, efficient staff,
Stephen
8.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great staff and service, decoration is oldy world and would benefit from a refreshuch like they have done with the reception area. Standard double rooms were fine with decent coffee and a Nespresso machine. Bed was ok . Shower was good hotel is very quiet and suffers less with noise than their competitors on the High Street. Breakfast was superb competitor on the High stlocal competion
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John
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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Quality breakfast. Good quality decor. Good ambience. Comfortable bed. Quality bathroom- shower 👍👍
Swati
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely and spacious room, very quiet hotel. Perfect
Helen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a wonderful stay all the staff were very helpful, we will stay there again,
Marielle
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
J m
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hi lovely welcome great safe parking and to finish a great breakfast
Elizabeth
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A really pleasant stay, hotel is immaculate and very well situated. Pleasant and courteous staff Very enjoyable
David
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A lot of money has obviously been spent on the hotel - to it's benefit, albeit it is somewhat quirky in places. Nevertheless, a very comfortable hotel, very handily placed for the centre of Colchester and surprisingly good value when you consider breakfast, wifi and parking are included.
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9.4
Exceptional
From 577 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.6

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Traveler Reviews GreyFriars

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Top reviews
Finlee
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Rooms were lovely and clean and spacious. Lack of staff and very poor service at Breakfast. Standards of staffing have dropped since our last visit. Hardly anyone avilable.
Valli
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Friendly, helpful staff. Spotless room. Comfortable and warm. Very impressed.
Victoria
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is charming, with character and very clean. The staff were very polite and personable. The bar area is very nice with snugs and lovely fires. They made a really great Bloody Mary. Highly recommend.
terry
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

An extremely pleasant stay. Clean as a whistle courteous helpful staff. We didnt want to leave
Nancy
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everything about this hotel from the first email they sent to me to ask if there was anything I needed ahead of time to the checkout was incredible. I used to work for the Beverly Hills Hotel which is part of the Dorchester collection. I have extremely high standards when it comes to service and every single person I encountered in this hotel on the staff was professional, engaging and friendly. As an American who has worked in the service industry for 40 years, this was very refreshing. I have found most British service to be lackluster at best. Perhaps why this stood out in my mind so much. The room was incredibly tidy and clean. The hallways were bright and there were tiny little decorative touches everywhere that made all the difference. The Rose room where we ate breakfast was beautiful with custom-made flower chandeliers that reminded me of Chihuly. The waitstaff were delightful! I highly recommend a stay here. The value for money is great. I suggest bringing cash to tip because service this good deserves a reward!!
Read More
Josephine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The surroundings were really pleasant. The staff couldn’t be more helpful, offering to take luggage to my room. The room was extremely clean and was above my expectations.
Martyn
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great room although was very cold on arrival but well furnished, super bathroom and comfortable
Roy
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast was delicious but service was very slow. Was a while before we saw anybody serving.
Carlo
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful.
Denise
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room was clean, tidy and beautifully decorated. Which enhanced the luxuriousness of the standard room.
Sophie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was lovely bright and clean, the lady on Reception was lovely, we are in the restaurant which was excellent. The only downside was the breakfast which wasn’t very good.
PATRICIA
icon-Business with Partner
Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely clean and spacious room, efficient staff,
Stephen
8.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great staff and service, decoration is oldy world and would benefit from a refreshuch like they have done with the reception area. Standard double rooms were fine with decent coffee and a Nespresso machine. Bed was ok . Shower was good hotel is very quiet and suffers less with noise than their competitors on the High Street. Breakfast was superb competitor on the High stlocal competion
Read More
John
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Quality breakfast. Good quality decor. Good ambience. Comfortable bed. Quality bathroom- shower 👍👍
Swati
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely and spacious room, very quiet hotel. Perfect
Helen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had a wonderful stay all the staff were very helpful, we will stay there again,
Marielle
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
J m
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hi lovely welcome great safe parking and to finish a great breakfast
Elizabeth
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A really pleasant stay, hotel is immaculate and very well situated. Pleasant and courteous staff Very enjoyable
David
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A lot of money has obviously been spent on the hotel - to it's benefit, albeit it is somewhat quirky in places. Nevertheless, a very comfortable hotel, very handily placed for the centre of Colchester and surprisingly good value when you consider breakfast, wifi and parking are included.
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40