GreyFriars

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford. The accommodations features a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Some rooms at GreyFriars also offer a seating area. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A continental or buffet breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodations you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 0.7 mi from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 24 mi from GreyFriars.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Illana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“staff were exceptional and went above and beyond in making our stay memorable for our wedding weekend stay”
Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very elegant hotel. Exceptional rooms and friendly welcoming staff. We had lunch here on the terrace. The service and food were exceptional. The location for us was the best as we were going to a concert at the castle. The breakfast was so...”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location with on site parking ideal to explore local area”
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully decorated, comfortable bed and lots of facilities in the room. Great range of cocktails in the bar and a fresh cooked breakfast in the morning. We appreciated the complimentary room upgrade. Colchester is lucky to have such a luxurious...”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our room was excellent with a beautiful, luxurious bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. I would give the room a score of 10/10. The location was perfect, with easy on-site parking.”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stay here frequently, it's def the best in Colchester, by far. Treat yourself”
Sav
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved my bathroom most, could of spent the whole 2 days in it! I usually request the same room!”
Renrutekim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All the staff with whom we came in contact were friendly, professional and helpful. The room was upgraded which was appreciated.”
Patricia
United States United States
“The location is perfect! Right in the heart of town, but at a tranquil area. The facilities are elegant and comfortable. Breakfast was simply delicious.”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, centre of town but still quiet. Had a lovely suite and excellent choice of breakfasts included.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Bars and Lounges
  • Cuisine
    British

House rules

GreyFriars takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $66. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£15 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform GreyFriars of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.