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GreyFriars

3.5 star property
Savor each moment in this haven where lush gardens meet modern amenities. Enjoy WiFi connectivity and indulge in great food from sunrise till nightfall.

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Duplex Suite | Courtyard view
Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The price is AED 565
AED 678 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
5 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Signature Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is AED 411
AED 493 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

  • Xtreme Gaming - 3 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min walk
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Foresters Arms - ‬3 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 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • 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

Languages

English

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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 17.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/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 available
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

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

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

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 at GreyFriars?

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.

GreyFriars Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 554 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 554 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay even got up graded to a junior suite! Look forward for our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I often found the bar un-manned. I either wanted a drink, to pay and leave, but often there wasn't someone there so I had to wait. My room didn't have a water container for the coffee machine and there's a very strange hallway connecting the building and the rooms which is COLD.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent stay all round.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GreyFriars was a lovely hotel and I would stay there again. I would consider eating at the restaurant again if they improve the vegetarian options
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good weekend break
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at GreyFriars, found it to be better than expected. Staff were attentive, nothing too much trouble. Room had great facilities and the place was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carleton Van

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic. The hotel is clean and well presented. My only niggle was that we chose the Marcella Suite as it was my wifes birthday (thank you to the staff for the welcome chocs) and the room was not as shown on the website. The very 'boutique' style of gold wallpaper with burds and the large bay window curtains with beautiful feathers was diluted fairly new tartan carpet. Just a bit of an eye squeezer. Breakfast and dinner for the time we were there was in the 'rose room'. Again the service was great the food was good everything was clean. There are large glass chandellier and wall sconces in rose style (murano?). Against these are pretty bulk standard tables and chairs and one of those carpets designed not to show stains. I can not fault the staff or the way I was looked after. I had the feeling that what had been a bespoke designed boutique hotel had been taken over by very efficient but very corporate management and things that were faulty or dirty have been replaced by smart efficient, durable furniture, carpets, bedding and although this is clean and servicabke it has lost somthing of the glamour Id been hoping to enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay me and my wife really enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay and eat!
Grat hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of Grey Friars is fantastic for walking to the High Street, shopping and public transportation. The room was large and beautifully decorated. It was quiet and very clean. I had two major issues with my stay, however. There was a blinking red light on the ceiling over the bed that made sleeping without a mask difficult. I was told it was part of the fire system and could not be covered/turned off. The second issue was that the room was way too warm and the thermostat could not be adjusted so they brought me a fan after I asked twice for the thermostat to be repaired.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing! Wish we had stayed for more than one night!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Amenities
Very comfortable room. Breakfast was excellent. The staff very pleasant and helpful. Couldn’t have asked for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024