Greyfriars Hotel - Colchester

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 38 km 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