Greyfriars Hotel - Colchester

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Greyfriars Hotel - Colchester
High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Free WiFi9.1
Staff9.1
Who stays here
Couples62%
Solo17%
Families16%
Groups4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.4
Comfort9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Free WiFi9.1
Staff9.1
Who stays here
Couples62%
Solo17%
Families16%
Groups4%

Michelin Recommended AA rated hotel in Colchester's Cultural Quarter

Dining

Greyfriars offers on-site dining overseen by Michelin recommended chefs, using locally sourced ingredients. The Baroque Bar presents an impressive cocktail selection in a historic setting. Private dining rooms and meeting rooms are available for events, and room service is accessible 24 hours.

Rooms & Suites

The hotel has 26 luxuriously appointed bedrooms, including Grand Luxe Suites and duplex suites with separate living areas. Well-appointed bathrooms feature Italian marble finishes, with some suites offering free-standing baths. Complimentary items such as the mini bar are included in all guest rooms.

Amenities & Services

Greyfriars provides free on-site parking behind secure electronic gates, along with a 24-hour reception and concierge service. The hotel is pet-friendly, with courtyard rooms available for guests traveling with dogs. A garden, sun terrace, and outdoor furniture offer outdoor space within the gated property.

Location

Greyfriars Hotel sits 200 metres from Colchester Castle and is surrounded by the Hollytrees Museum and Natural History Museum. The Cultural Quarter location puts guests within walking distance of Colchester's historic center and the High Street. London Southend Airport is 24 miles away, with direct bus service stopping outside the hotel.

Business & Accessibility

The hotel includes a business centre, meeting and banquet facilities, and audio/visual equipment for corporate events. Fully accessible rooms and bathrooms with emergency cords, grab rails, and wheelchair access are available. Express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and secure key card access support both business and leisure guests.

  • Location: 200 metres from Colchester Castle, in the Cultural Quarter
  • Dining: Michelin Recommended restaurant and Baroque Bar with extensive cocktails
  • Rooms: 26 rooms including Grand Luxe Suites with Italian marble bathrooms
  • Amenities: Free gated parking, complimentary mini bar, pet-friendly courtyard rooms
  • Services: 24-hour concierge, room service, private dining and meeting rooms
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible rooms and bathrooms with grab rails
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 24.5 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:26
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Rooms and availability

Duplex Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

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

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Courtyard view

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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Essential information about Greyfriars Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 153 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 33.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport London Stansted, STN

Location

High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
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High Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Museums
Hollytrees Museum
100 yd
Museums
The Castle Museum
100 yd
High Street Cowdrey Crescent
Colchester War Memorial
100 yd
Gallery
firstsite
100 yd
One Castle Park Right in front of the Castle
The Claudius Gateway
100 yd
Church
St. Botolph's Priory
100 yd
Church
St Helen's Chapel
100 yd
74 High Street
The Minories Galleries
100 yd
High Street
Colchester's Natural History Museum
100 yd
Town Hall High Street
Colchester Town Hall
100 yd
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The Minories Garden Cafe
100 yd
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