Greyfriars Hotel - Colchester
51.889916, 0.904865Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Flat-screen TV
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
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
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