GreyFriars

4.5

Excellent(2,012 Reviews)

Hotel in Colchester

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 581 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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GreyFriars

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4.5

Excellent(2,012 Reviews)

Hotel in Colchester

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 204 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 581 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(2,012 Reviews)

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4.5

Jul 2024

Love the hotel

Breakfast was delicious. Bar was nice.

My room aircon did not work, but I was compensated.

4.5

Jul 2024

Elegant Hotel in Cultural part of town.

The Hotel itself was beautiful, very clean and very well appointed. We had breakfast in the Cloisters room with our order prepared fresh from the menu and was very nice - the orange and pear juice were freshly squeezed also.

On checkin they said that they had upgraded us from the standard King Room we booked. However the room (No 7) they gave us - although well appointed - had one small single window that was frosted at the bottom so the room needed lights all the time. ( I could see why when on a chair to look out of the top window - below were all the air conditioning ducts - very unsightly. the window was very difficult to open to get some fresh air in - the room was very hot during the night so not a comfortable sleep. Air conditioning did not help to make it cooler so we turned it off. For the price we paid I felt it was a very poor room.

4.5

Jul 2024

Really comfortable and outstanding food and service

the room and bathroom were a cut above. And the food in the restaurant was 5 star. Staff very friendly and courteous.

the only thing and this is scraping the bottom of the barrelwas that i couldnt find the access to your hotel easily. i had to drive around a bit and that took a lot of time.

4.5

Jun 2024

Another great stay

The breakfast is fantastic. We got upgraded when we checked in, and the room was a great size with a huge bathroom, which had everything we needed. The complimentary mini bar was a nice touch, as was good quality coffee in the rooms.

The bedroom decor was a bit tired and the floor could have been cleaner.

4.5

Mar 2024

Sleigh bed & copper bathtub added to total relaxation!

I loved having a room with a sleigh bed & copper bathtub. It was all very tastefully decorated. The staff were lovely as usual. I went to see the exhibitions at Firstsite right opposite & saw 2 artworks on display done by someone I knew years ago, which was a nice surprise-GreyFriars is so handy for lots of Colchester’s attractions.

Can’t think of anything. They do everything so well there!

4.5

Jan 2024

Welcoming and comfortable. Highly reccomended.

Location ideal in centre of town, next door to the Colchester Castle. Very high standard of service and food.

Combining the great feel of a historic building with all modern facilities.

4.5

Dec 2023

Warwicks

Very nice hotel, excellent food both in the restaurant and in the bar.

The sausage on the breakfast not to my taste they had a smokey flavour. But this is a personal thing my husband loved them. The emergency light in the room was so bright again a personal thing.

4.5

Sep 2023

I really like this fine hotel.

It’s fine as always

Carpets in the room grubby, shower head gummed up with limescale, torn curtain in 16. Otherwise fine.

4.5

Aug 2023

Superb

The air conditioning in the room was excellent. The staff at breakfast were exemplary, couldn’t fault anything. They greeted us as we entered the room, explained the process for ordering and nothing was too much trouble. We had a few different choices of breakfast & all were well presented and delicious so well done also to the kitchen staff. The room was spotlessly clean. There was ample car parking.

The reception staff could have been more welcoming. The view from the room wasn’t good - an internal courtyard containing what looked the a boiler room. The second room had no view as there was film over the window. The lack of an occasional chair in the room..

4.5

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Lovely relaxing terrace and public rooms. Friendly staff. The room was very well appointed

Nothing

4.5

Jul 2023

Great place as a base for exploring the attractions nearby.

Great breakfast , great staff. Secure parking in in a city centre is always welcome. Found the free bar in the room a bonus, ideal when you just wanted a quick drink.

Nothing....................................................................................................................................

4.5

May 2023

Exceptional

It's a lovely place to stay with great staff and fantastic rooms

4.5

Apr 2023

An enjoyable stay

The hotel was easy to find and the staff were all helpful. The breakfast was delicious with a wide selection available. Great location for visiting the castle.

The room was very small. The room (10), was also noisy, we heard a door opening and closing frequently. We also had noise from guests outside.

4.5

Apr 2023

we stayed at this amazing hotel a couple of times before which was great but this time definitely wasn’t the best but di

we have stayed here a few times before cause location of the property is amazing the cleanliness and the staff are all amazing very friendly place and they always happy to help

as I said we have stayed here three time but this time I would definitely say it was out worse yes the place is lovely and clean and the staff are amazing but the room we stayed it the carpet was all thread and sticking up their was thins missing that we emailed about before and the shower had two setting and one didn’t work

4.5

Mar 2023

Colchester weekend

Location is perfect, staff excellent. Food was good and the building is lovely.

The room was slightly smaller than I had hoped and I would have loved a bath.

4.5

Mar 2023

Fantastic hotel in a great location with splendid food!

All of the food was wonderful at the hotel, the reception staff were extremely helpful and accommodating.

The heating/air conditioning system was very slow to kick in so our room got very hot which made it impossible to get a restful sleep. The bed was a little firm.

4.5

Dec 2022

Very good

Food

Room service

4.5

Dec 2022

classy

very clean very exclusive

loved everything

4.5

Dec 2022

Lovely old building, properly updated and with delightful staff.

Clean & well-appointed rooms. ALL staff were friendly, polite & helpful. Particularly enjoyed breakfast & afternoon tea.

Not much, small hiccup with early check-in otherwise exemplary.

4.5

Oct 2022

Good

The location, the staff and the environment

We ordered room service and the plate was not collected until we check out

4.5

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Room 17 - Vinoly Suite. Bathroom is exceptional. Service was first class. Communication with the hotel prior to our arrival was excellent. Beautiful hotel. Highly recommended.

4.5

Oct 2022

Absolutely amazing, would recommend to anyone and will definitely be back!

Absolutely beautiful hotel from the minute you drove into the car park! Very kind host behind reception guest, asking us about today and in general very helpful and kind. Room was absolutely spotless! Lots of free goodies in the room. Tea and coffee facilities, fresh milk in the fridge to! Soft drinks, bottled water and beer (alcoholic and non alcoholic) in the fridge at no extra cost. Option to have room service for breakfast which we chose as was only an extra £5. Breakfast was lush! We had the pancakes which were the best I’ve had and the full English which to my partners delight came with bubble and squeak! Location was ideal for Colchester town! Short walk to the town centre and the castle also! Though the town is quite busy and lively you can’t hear this from the hotel! Check out was straight forward and easy. Can’t wait to stay back already

Nothing!! No room for improvement anywhere. Everything we needed and then some.

4.5

Oct 2022

Great location and a good hotel.

Great location. Friendly staff.

Hard bed.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colchester?

The average price for a rental in Colchester is £76 per night. This rental is £0 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at GreyFriars. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is GreyFriars pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at GreyFriars?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Colchester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colchester?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is GreyFriars pet friendly?

What amenities are available at GreyFriars?

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