GreyFriars
Hotel in Colchester
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service, and a business center.
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 smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service, and a business center.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Colchester
Available Rooms
Superior Room
1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room
1 King • 205 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite
1 King • 377 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Duplex Suite
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Suite
1 King • 431 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
2.0 / 5.0
I was generally pleased. Staff were very good, although service was a bit slow, possibility due to to staff shortages
2.5 / 5.0
Right in the centre of Colchester with its own car park!
Smiling and efficient staff, with high quality and choice of food.
2.5 / 5.0
Everything about this hotel was excellent! Great location, comfortable rooms, lots of parking, lovely breakfast. The friendly and helpful staff deserve a special mention as they made a great stay even better. Great value and would definitely stay again.
2.5 / 5.0
Comfortable hotel with friendly staff, breakfast was excellent and included in our room rate. Evening meal was ok with a reasonable choice. Parking and directions provided were good and really helpful
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely stay me and my wife really enjoyed it.
2.5 / 5.0
Grat hotel!
2.5 / 5.0
This is a good hotel, well run with good food. The only thing they could improve on is the information on their restaurant. It is Egon Ronay recomended but only the table d'hôte menu (excellent but limited) and bar menu is available Monday to Thursday. A full a là carte menu is available at the weekend. I was told by different staff that the restaurant was closed Monday & Tuesday (untrue) fully open (untrue) and, correctly, open all week but the full a là carte menu only available at the weekend. The hotel is well positioned with its own car park.
2.5 / 5.0
Our room was lovely - the bed was comfortable and inviting. The bathroom was massive, with walk in shower and a fabulous bath. We loved the use of complimentary dressing gowns and an iron and ironing board. The mini bar with five or six free drinks, plus the usual tea and coffee facilities, were all most welcome. Everything in the hotel was spotlessly clean. Staff were, without exception, friendly, helpful and professional. The classic Afternoon Tea was wonderful. Breakfast was also good and included in our overnight stay. A lovely treat for 24 hours!
2.5 / 5.0
Very comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent. The staff very pleasant and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for better.
5.0 / 5.0
If you go to Colchester and you want a hotel that is centrally with ideal parking and a little bit above the rest,Greyfriars is for you.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent hotel. Close to town center. Staff are wonderful and take great care of the guests.
I only had breakfast so can’t talk about evening meals.
I can thoroughly recommend this hotel.
4.0 / 5.0
Everything about the hotel and staff was excellent and could not be faulted apart from the cost of drinks which were very high. Fabulous little pub literally at hotel gate called The Foresters, strongly recommend.We were quite disappointed with Colchester itself and surrounding area so we found the location not great.Generally hotel is brilliant and we had great stay
2.5 / 5.0
We have stayed at the GreyFriars hotel 4 times now
Have never had such a great deal as the last occasion using Hotels.com
It was £200 cheaper than before same amount of nights and one of the best hotel rooms.
3.0 / 5.0
Small room and the meal was terrible not normal standards for us so this had made us not wanting to return which is a shame because we return at least 3x a year
5.0 / 5.0
Our stay was a lovely experience friendly staff room was ready early so was able to check in. Shops near by 3min walk , great place to stay and a brilliant breakfast what more could you want .
3.0 / 5.0
Our room was not like the pictures and was across the road not part of the mail building - swimming pool not private with people say at booths drinking round it. Room has no coffee making facilities and room smelled of dinners. Behind shower millions of cobwebs and we were forgotten about for 25mins in breakfast.
5.0 / 5.0
The hotel and grounds are truly lovely. Hint: They have parking, so call ahead to get the 'trick' before you arrive.
2.5 / 5.0
Very enjoyable stay and credit to all the staff. Great outside terrace to relax by the bar area and food was excellent - overall it was a great stay and look forward to returning soon
5.0 / 5.0
I stayed at Greyfriars when visiting from Canada for my cousin's wedding. My hotel room was beautiful and spacious. The breakfasts were amazing and the staff polite, friendly and accommodating. The location was convenient. Loved every minute! Would highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful building and excellent service. Delighted to be offered a free upgrade :)
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely hotel and staff are super friendly and welcoming!
Was upgraded to a suite with outside terrace which was great.
Only niggle was the bath plug wouldn't empty so all in all, a great stay.
Had a crab dish for dinner which was fresh and tasty.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fantastic night- our room was fabulous, the staff were professional and efficient and the hotel was well located. It’s a beautiful building that has been tastefully renovated and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
2.5 / 5.0
Great hotel. Room was lovely, bed very comfy. There was air on which was easy to control and very welcome. Bathroom was fantastic with a large deep bath, double shower and double sink. There was a complimentary bar which was good. breakfast was really good with a great choice and as much of anything as you wanted, all waiter service. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great hotel to stay in in Colchester with that added luxury.
5.0 / 5.0
Our second stay here and was as good as the first. Wonderful friendly staff and immaculate bedroom and bathroom.
Enjoyed the breakfast very much
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely hotel... only thing i would change is continental breakfast should be buffet style to avoid food waste.
5.0 / 5.0
Walkable from the train station and centrally located.
Staff friendly and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
It was clean quiet and safe.
2.5 / 5.0
Second stay, and another upgrade. Stunning building with period features and modern touches.
2.5 / 5.0
Lovely stay and excellent customer service from all staff
2.5 / 5.0
A great welcome at reception with an upgraded room at no extra charge. Room was great!
The service at breakfast was very relaxed and the food was excellent!
2.5 / 5.0
I was absolutely amazed by the hotel. I love in chelmsford and we have nothing even close to the quality of Greyfriars
5.0 / 5.0
Good
2.5 / 5.0
Excellent service
2.5 / 5.0
Loved the hotel, the food was delicious and the room was lovely. Very clean and tidy. All the staff were very helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this hotel we really enjoyed our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
A very pleasant stay in this peaceful hotel again. On this occasion I had a delicious evening meal in the bar overlooking the terrace. The standard & presentation of the food at breakfast was also excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
Nothing we disliked would definitely recommend and come again spotlessly clean room and staff very friendly breakfast amazing
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely Cosy English accommodation with a fabulous breakfast included
5.0 / 5.0
Staff are very friendly and the food & drinks is gold star for us
5.0 / 5.0
The hotel is very nice but the carpet in our room was a bit threadbare and it could have been decorated to a higher standard.
2.0 / 5.0
This hotel is very run down in all aspects. I would not recommend it. Room is not clean, phone hardly works dusty. Window curtains do not close. Did not have room service.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colchester?
The average price for a rental in Colchester is $96 per night. This rental is $231 above 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?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at GreyFriars?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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