GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

Choose dates to view prices

Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 17.50 per person)

GreyFriars offers a tranquil garden setting with practical amenities. Enjoy meals all day at the vibrant coffee shop and two restaurants, and unwind at three distinct bars. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar
Room service

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Tomorrow

Oct 13 - Oct 14

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Superior Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free minibar items

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free minibar items

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Bathrobes

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free minibar items

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Separate bath and shower

35 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Duplex Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free minibar items

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

Separate bath and shower

Hairdryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free minibar items

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Premium bedding

5 bedrooms

40 sq m
5 bedrooms
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Signature Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free minibar items

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sofa bed - twin

54 sq m
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the area

High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG

What's nearby

Colchester Castle Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Essex - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
‪Curzon Colchester - ‬3 min walk
‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬4 min walk
‪Slug & Lettuce - Colchester - ‬5 min walk
‪The Castle Inn - ‬2 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. Make sure that you 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 tour/ticket information
A banquet hall, newspapers in the reception and 1 meeting room
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at GreyFriars boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Free toiletries and hairdryers
Daily housekeeping and desks

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Parking available

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
2 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Business services

Business centre
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
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

2 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar

Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GreyFriars located?

Situated in Colchester, this hotel is steps away 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.