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Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the <b>friendly staff</b> and excellent <b>breakfast</b> at GreyFriars. The <b>central location</b> with secure <b>parking</b> was appreciated. Rooms were praised for comfort and <b>cleanliness</b>, though some found them noisy. The spaciousness of rooms was a highlight, enhancing the overall experience.
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Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Colchester

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bars and Lounges
    • Cuisine
      British

Facilities of GreyFriars
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules
GreyFriars takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform GreyFriars in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about GreyFriars

  • GreyFriars has 1 restaurant:

    • Bars and Lounges
  • Guests staying at GreyFriars can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Room options at GreyFriars include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Check-in at GreyFriars is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, GreyFriars is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • GreyFriars is 450 yards from the centre of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • GreyFriars offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
  • The prices at GreyFriars may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.