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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars

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Duplex Suite | Courtyard view
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 17.50 per person)
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Exterior
Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

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)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

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

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 581 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester

GreyFriars places you next to Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Visitor Information Centre. This 3.5-star hotel has 26 rooms and welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Xtreme Gaming - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Silk Road - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Curzon Colchester - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars
Guests of GreyFriars enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and wired Internet, along with flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Free minibar items, espresso makers, and safes are also available.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at GreyFriars?

GreyFriars provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to GreyFriars?

This hotel is located in Colchester, just steps from Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Park, and within a short walk of Colchester Castle Museum. You'll also find Colchester Town Hall and Mercury Theatre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at GreyFriars?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does GreyFriars have a casino at the property?

No, GreyFriars doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at GreyFriars?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about GreyFriars?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, a minibar stocked with free items, and premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at GreyFriars?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does GreyFriars feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, GreyFriars has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will GreyFriars allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at GreyFriars though service animals are welcome.

Does GreyFriars have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to GreyFriars?

The closest major airport to GreyFriars is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 24 mi away. Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at GreyFriars?

Yes, some guestrooms at GreyFriars offer a furnished patio.

GreyFriars Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 633 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Essex

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortably room, polite staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Cary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

johnna, Marina del Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They stop serving food too early, and I ordered a Caesar salad and it was just inedible because it was smothered and it tasted very fishy!! But lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable, with a great bathroom. And the air-conditioning (in a heatwave) was a very welcome surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Fredericksburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab hotel in Colchester. Nearly perfect, but no USB ports in rooms which can easily be addressed. Restaurant is excellent and staff overall is very helpful. Lift available for the disabled.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I would have given a higher score but there were a couple issues on my two stays. First time, A/C in the room was very weak, we talked to the front desk but there was nothing they could do. The actual room was great, plenty of room. The second stay, four days later, they put in such a small room we had to ask to be moved, which they did, that room was not a lot bigger but at least the bed was not a.double like the first room. . The hotel has many different types and sizes of rooms, it would be nice to actually select te room number that you require. My only other comment is that their pricing structure does not seem to match room sizes. I like this hotel but I will have to iron out a few kinks before my next reservation. Maybe using their website for reservations might be a better option.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxurious bedroom

The room was extremely spacious, with an enormous, comfortable bed and luxurious bathroom. I would have liked a coffee but couldn't find instructions for the machine and a pack of biscuits would have gone down well. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Greyfriars 4 times now and the hotel does not waver from excellence
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vari

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gwendoline

Traveled with family
It was very enjoyable, staff very helpful and friendly.will certainly come again. Thankyou very much. Gwendoline Adams
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay Hotel was lovely Staff great Fabulous location Need windows that open.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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