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Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford. The accommodations 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 accommodations you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 0.7 mi from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 24 mi from GreyFriars.

Couples in particular 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 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sav
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved my bathroom most, could of spent the whole 2 days in it! I usually request the same room!
  • Renrutekim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff with whom we came in contact were friendly, professional and helpful. The room was upgraded which was appreciated.
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is perfect! Right in the heart of town, but at a tranquil area. The facilities are elegant and comfortable. Breakfast was simply delicious.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, centre of town but still quiet. Had a lovely suite and excellent choice of breakfasts included.
  • Jason
    United States of America United States of America
    GreyFriars was a wonderful stay. The suite was beautiful and spacious. The staff is excellent and a fabulous building. Cocktails at the bar are perfection.
  • Jetsupa
    Thailand Thailand
    We like the old-style English hotel. The rooms are well equipped, but not exactly the same. Reservations was very good at providing info and responsive.
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A really nice hotel, comfortable, clean and friendly.
  • Marina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, free upgrade to a Suite. Helpful, friendly staff. Made breakfast early when we asked, lovely breakfast.
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast, which was included, was huge and delicious. They had a complementary mini-bar. The bed was very comfortable. The carpeting, curtains, and bedding were sumptous. There were a coulple of restaurants, which were good. The front...
  • Adele
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely stay, room was an upgrade, everything was perfect, huge bathroom, warm and friendly staff, lovely food .

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • is the mini bar free in every room or is there a charge ?

    We are pleased to confirm that all rooms and suites at GreyFriars include a complimentary minibar for guests to enjoy.
    Answered on 17 February 2021
  • Is the parking on site and free of charge?

    We are pleased to confirm that GreyFriars does have onsite parking which is complimentary for all guests of GreyFriars throughout their stay. Please c..
    Answered on 6 March 2022
  • Is breakfast included

    We are pleased to confirm that, unless otherwise stated, quoted rates are inclusive of breakfast.
    Answered on 2 March 2021
  • What time is check in please

    We can confirm that check in is from 15:00, with departure on your check out day being by midday - 12:00.
    Answered on 28 August 2022
  • Do you have a honeymoon suite?

    Due to all our rooms being individually designed and unique, we do not have a specific honeymoon suite. However, our Deluxe and Signature Suites are u..
    Answered on 11 April 2021
  • I would like to book a room for 2 people and bring our Chihuahua. Can I book any room or is there specific rooms that are dog friendly?

    We are pleased to advise that we do permit pets at GreyFriars, however this is only applicable within certain rooms. For further information on which ..
    Answered on 17 February 2021
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Bars and Lounges
    • Cuisine
      British

Amenities of GreyFriars
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $64. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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 apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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

In response to the 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about GreyFriars

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

  • The prices at GreyFriars may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at GreyFriars can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • GreyFriars is 1,300 feet from the center of Colchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at GreyFriars is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • GreyFriars has 1 restaurant:

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

    • Temporary art galleries
  • Room options at GreyFriars include:

    • Double
    • Suite