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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Colchester hotel

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A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.
A brick building with a white facade, a balcony with black wrought iron railings, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a large umbrella.
A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.
A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colchester Town Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and floral wallpaper.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two lamps.

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A staircase with a wooden handrail and metal balusters, leading to a room with a desk, chair, and a television.

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, two patterned armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a chandelier, and a patterned wallpaper.

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Colchester

In Colchester .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Visitor Information Centre. The Minories Galleries and Colchester Natural History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • firstsite - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goat & Boot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Delight - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Small Talk Tearooms - ‬6 min walk

About this property

GreyFriars

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Colchester hotel
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly GreyFriars. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
GreyFriars offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is GreyFriars to the airport?

GreyFriars is 40.9 mi (45-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at GreyFriars?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GreyFriars on Jul 20, 2026 start from CA $203, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does GreyFriars have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at GreyFriars.

How close is GreyFriars to the beach?

This hotel is 15.2 mi (22-min drive) from Jaywick Sands.

Does GreyFriars offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at GreyFriars, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at GreyFriars?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at GreyFriars?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at GreyFriars?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does GreyFriars have a pool?

GreyFriars does not have a pool.

Does GreyFriars have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like brunch and light fare.

Does GreyFriars have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is GreyFriars to downtown Colchester?

GreyFriars is 0.3 mi away from Colchester.

GreyFriars Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 677 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free on site parking We haf a free room upgrade Location in town center Breakfast fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay near all the shops, made to feel very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely friendly staff Big shout out to the lovely waitress at breakfast who was on her own due to staff sickness and was so pleasant deserving rushed off her feet Room was nicely decorated and very comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated in town. Car park good Breakfast good Bar closed at 11. Did not stay open for residents
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An extremely pleasant stay. Clean as a whistle courteous helpful staff. We didnt want to leave
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable, staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Spotless room. Comfortable and warm. Very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room although was very cold on arrival but well furnished, super bathroom and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean and spacious room, efficient staff,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi lovely welcome great safe parking and to finish a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Finlee

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really pleasant stay, hotel is immaculate and very well situated. Pleasant and courteous staff Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Swati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely and spacious room, very quiet hotel. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, tidy and beautifully decorated. Which enhanced the luxuriousness of the standard room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay all round.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martin

Our first room had problems but we were offered a change of room next day which was adequate tho air conditioning didn’t seem to be working. There were not enough breakfast staff (the 2 people who were on were very good) but we had to wait a long time to get our breakfast, they were trying their best but breakfast became disjointed as they were dealing with several tables and this morning room service too. The bar closed at 11, we thought because it was a hotel there would not be this restriction. On a positive note, we found the staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026