GreyFriars

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9.4
/10
Exceptional
577 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Nancy

10.0
/ 10
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!!

Josephine

10.0
/ 10
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.

Roy

10.0
/ 10
Breakfast was delicious but service was very slow. Was a while before we saw anybody serving.
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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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Staying at GreyFriars is a good choice when you are visiting Colchester District.

About GreyFriars

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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GreyFriars is a hotel with great comfort and excellent service according to most hotel's guests.

With all facilities offered, GreyFriars is the right place to stay.

All facilities in GreyFriars

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Public Facilities

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

Hotel Services

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

Food and Drinks

  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Connectivity

  • LAN Internet
  • Free WiFi

Business Facilities

  • Meeting facilities
  • Business center

Things to Do

  • Garden

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!
  • 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.

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
Hotel policy is not yet available.

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
Others, Smoke-free area, Safety deposit box, Coffee shop, Laundry service

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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9.4
Exceptional
From 577 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.6

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Nancy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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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 15 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 16 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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10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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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 21 week(s) ago

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Room was clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful.
Denise
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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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 25 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 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely clean and spacious room, efficient staff,
Stephen
8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 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 26 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 26 week(s) ago

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Lovely and spacious room, very quiet hotel. Perfect
Helen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 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 26 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 29 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 32 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
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 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.
Christine
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were very helpful from the moment I arrived. I needed to book an additional night and thought that might mean a different room for two nights as Expedia said they couldn’t do at their end. They were very accommodating and gave me a room upgrade which was lovely. They carried my luggage to my room. Breakfast was amazing. Servers were friendly. The front desk agent arranged transportation for me when I left. A very pleasant stay.
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Vernon
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We stay at this hotel at least a couple of times a year and it never disappoints. Even the smallest rooms are a good size, the food and cocktails are excellent and the staff can't do enough for you. It's also very conveniently situated a two minute stroll to the high street.
Lauren
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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).
Andrew
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location close to Castle Park was super convenient where we attended an open concert.
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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
Nancy
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 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 15 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 16 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 25 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 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely clean and spacious room, efficient staff,
Stephen
8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 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 26 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 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely and spacious room, very quiet hotel. Perfect
Helen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 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 26 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 29 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 32 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 34 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.
Christine
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were very helpful from the moment I arrived. I needed to book an additional night and thought that might mean a different room for two nights as Expedia said they couldn’t do at their end. They were very accommodating and gave me a room upgrade which was lovely. They carried my luggage to my room. Breakfast was amazing. Servers were friendly. The front desk agent arranged transportation for me when I left. A very pleasant stay.
Read More
Vernon
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We stay at this hotel at least a couple of times a year and it never disappoints. Even the smallest rooms are a good size, the food and cocktails are excellent and the staff can't do enough for you. It's also very conveniently situated a two minute stroll to the high street.
Lauren
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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).
Andrew
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The location close to Castle Park was super convenient where we attended an open concert.
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