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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
A peaceful garden retreat where travelers can enjoy WiFi, excellent dining from morning to night, and three welcoming bars for evening relaxation

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GreyFriars offers a tranquil garden setting with practical amenities. Enjoy meals all day at the vibrant coffee shop and two restaurants, and unwind at three distinct bars. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Colchester is home to GreyFriars. Hollytrees Museum and The Minories Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Colchester Castle Museum and Jumbo Water Tower. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

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

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
  • Istanbul Delight
    6 min walk
  • Other Monkey Tap Room
    4 min walk
  • Small Talk Tearooms
    6 min walk

About this property

GreyFriars

Property highlights
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at GreyFriars. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at GreyFriars have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

GreyFriars Hotel Colchester
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is GreyFriars pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GreyFriars?

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

What time is check-out at GreyFriars?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GreyFriars located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is steps from Colchester Visitor Information Centre, Hollytrees Museum, and The Minories Galleries. Colchester Natural History Museum and Xtreme Gaming are also within 5 minutes. Colchester Town Station is 7 minutes by foot and Hythe Station is 22 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

GreyFriars Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 661 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, super staff, great breakfast and free secure parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent experience. Friendly staff excellent food easy parking. Our suite was spacious with a large bathroom and a dressing room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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
Verified

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

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

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

Helen

We had a wonderful stay all the staff were very helpful, we will stay there again,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Firstly, the parking is very secure and free. The room was clean, but the coffee machine made lukewarm drinks and the base of the taps need a deep clean. The double bed was the smallest I've ever seen unless I wanted to pay hundreds more. Breakfast wasn't good, the scrambled egg was smothered in butter and salt, the bacon was dry and overcooked and the toast was cold and dry, dirty napkin and customers were asking for things like baked beans, coffeess etc and they were getting these. The young lad working on the bar was great, really polite and chatty. The woman on the bar took it upon herself to try my cocktail before serving it to me! So it really was a bit hit and miss. I'd have preferred Premier Inn to be honest.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

John

Quality breakfast. Good quality decor. Good ambience. Comfortable bed. Quality bathroom- shower 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Very convenient location, we could walk to everything. Reception team was lovely. Staff at breakfast service were a bit slow and could have been more attentive. Overall a great option!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KIM HO

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

Good locations

Only a few minutes walk to the town. The room is spacious and the breakfast is delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and service, decoration is oldy world and would benefit from a refreshuch like they have done with the reception area. Standard double rooms were fine with decent coffee and a Nespresso machine. Bed was ok . Shower was good hotel is very quiet and suffers less with noise than their competitors on the High Street. Breakfast was superb competitor on the High stlocal competion
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel great staff, loved the bar and a fire in the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff make this such a great place to staff; always well taken care of!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant friendly stay - will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay once again. The hotel is old school but lovely and the staff are great. The breakfast is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024