GreyFriars
3.5 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3.5-star Colchester hotel
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- 24/7 front desk
- Bar
- Room service
Explore the area
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG
- Colchester Castle ParkPlace, Colchester Castle Park1 min walk
- Colchester Castle MuseumPlace, Colchester Castle Museum3 min walk
- Colchester Town HallPlace, Colchester Town Hall7 min walk
- London (STN-Stansted)Airport, London (STN-Stansted)43 min drive
Room options
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Superior Room
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
- 226 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Room
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
25 reviews
(25 reviews)
- 205 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Junior Suite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- 377 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Duplex Suite
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Suite
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 reviews
(7 reviews)
- 431 sq ft
- 5 bedrooms
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Signature Suite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- 581 sq ft
- 4 bedrooms
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
About the neighborhood
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 - 0.1 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
- Curzon Colchester - 3 min walk
- Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - 5 min walk
- Roots & Grooves - 4 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 and safes. 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
- 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
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
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.
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.
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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.
Does GreyFriars have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at GreyFriars.
How close is GreyFriars to the beach?
This hotel is 13.2 mi (19-min drive) from St. Osyth Beach and 15.2 mi (22-min drive) from Jaywick Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!
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.