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About the Hotel

High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

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“This hotel is perfectly situated right in the heart of Colchester, making it super convenient for all my sightseeing adventures!”view full review

Greyfriars is a luxury hotel and restaurant destination set in a variety of historic Grade II* and Grade II listed buildings. This 4-star Colchester hotel features refined furnishings, a superb central location, extensive parking facilities, and a renowned dining experience.

Rooms & Amenities

Greyfriars offers 26 luxuriously appointed bedrooms including Grand Luxe Signature Suites, Deluxe Suites, and Junior Suites. Each room features marble bathrooms and bespoke furnishings designed to meet 5-star standards.

Dining & Restaurants

The Cloisters restaurant serves a variety of menus, focusing on local ingredients such as Oysters from Mersea Island and East Anglian lamb. Dining options include an elegant lounge area and an all-day terrace menu in the Baroque Bar, ideal for cocktails and lighter meals.

Leisure & Events

Guests can enjoy a stylish Cigar Lounge situated within heated courtyards, a terrace for good weather, and outdoor seating. Private dining rooms are available for corporate events or intimate occasions.

Accessibility & Transportation

The Greyfriars hotel ensures accessibility with designated parking bays and wheelchair-friendly facilities, including a fully accessible bedroom. Transport options include Greyfriars bus stop just a minute's walk away and Colchester North Station within a short taxi ride.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior King Suite

2 persons

585 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe King Suite

2 persons

435 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard King Room

2 persons

205 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Suite

2 persons

380 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Dressing area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

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High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Landmark

Colchester Arts Centre

2700 ft

Landmark

Colchester Castle Park

1.2 mi

Landmark

Bourne Mill

1.2 mi

Museum

Roman Circus Centre

4700 ft

Castle

Colchester Castle

1.3 mi

Landmark

Jumbo Water Tower

2500 ft

Landmark

Colchester Roman Wall

2200 ft

Landmark

St. John Russian Orthodox Church

3400 ft

Spa Centre

Aqua Springs

1.0 mi

Landmark

National Trust

1.2 mi

Landmark

Bourne Pond

1.2 mi

Park

Highwoods Country Park

1.8 mi

Landmark

Abbots Activity Centre

1.4 mi

Nearby

Museum

Hollytrees Museum

1000 ft

Museum

The Castle Museum

1400 ft

High Street Cowdrey Crescent

Colchester War Memorial

200 ft

Gallery

firstsite

600 ft

One Castle Park Right in front of the Castle

The Claudius Gateway

600 ft

Church

St. Botolph's Priory

1100 ft

Church

St Helen's Chapel

900 ft

74 High Street

The Minories Galleries

100 ft

High Street

Colchester's Natural History Museum

400 ft

Town Hall High Street

Colchester Town Hall

1700 ft

Church

Lion Walk United Reformed Church

1200 ft

Dutch Quarter Apartments West Stockwell Street

Dutch Quarter

1500 ft

St. Johns Thorrington Road

St. John's Abbey Gate

1700 ft

63 High Street

Xtreme Gaming

500 ft

East Stockwell Street

Peake's House

1400 ft

4-11 Trinity Street

Holy Trinity Church

1400 ft

11A Eld Lane

The South Lanes

1500 ft

Restaurants

The Minories Garden Cafe

200 ft

74 High Street

The Batte-Lay Tea Room

200 ft

74 High Street The Minories

Prezzo

400 ft

1 Culver Street East

Mirra

500 ft

98 High Street

Kimchi House

500 ft

2A Queen Street

Maharani Restaurant

700 ft

102 High Street

Three Wise Monkeys Colchester

700 ft

60 High Street

Kaspas

600 ft

61-62 High Street

Mamma Mia Restaurant & Pizzeria

700 ft

5-7 Museum Street

Foresters Arms

900 ft

Castle Road

Getting around

City Centre

Colchester4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

London Stansted Airport (STN)81 min · 33.5 mi

London Southend Airport (SEN)100 min · 41.1 mi

Train

Colchester Town Railway Station5 min · 1400 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP17.50 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Greyfriars, Colchester

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Restaurants

Leisure & Events

Accessibility & Transportation

Select your room type

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Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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