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Greyfriars
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Greyfriars, Colchester

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
Great
8.8
9.3
/10
3.7
4.5
/5
“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 Michelin recommended luxury hotel and restaurant destination housed in Grade II* listed buildings at the top of East Hill, featuring 26 luxurious rooms and extensive restaurant facilities. Notably, this 4-star Colchester hotel boasts a refined ambiance and the highest standards of service.

Rooms & Amenities

Greyfriars offers 26 luxuriously appointed bedrooms, including Grand Luxe Signature Suites, Deluxe Suites, and Junior Suites. All rooms are designed to 5-star standards, featuring marble bathrooms or shower rooms.

Dining & Private Events

Dining options include the Cloisters restaurant, offering seasonally inspired menus with local ingredients, and the Baroque Bar for cocktails. Private dining is available in both the Venetian and Library Lounges.

Leisure & Location

Guests can enjoy the serene gardens and terraces during the warmer months. The hotel is situated in Colchester's Cultural Quarter, near historic landmarks such as Colchester Castle and the Hollytrees Museum.

Services & Accessibility

Greyfriars provides free parking facilities for up to 22 vehicles and has accessible entrances for guests with mobility challenges. The hotel is served by local bus routes, with stops just a short walk away.

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Greyfriars Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior King Suite
Superior King Suite
2 persons
585 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Deluxe King Suite
Deluxe King Suite
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Standard King Room
Standard King Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
2 persons
380 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Greyfriars Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 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
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Greyfriars Hotel 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
Colchester Railway Station18 min  ·  5000 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
Wireless 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.
Number of rooms:
26

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Greyfriars Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 898 verified reviews
8.8/10
Great
90%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.0/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.9/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
8.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 1910 reviews
8.8/10
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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