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4.9 out of 5

"Really great location. Great service. Rooms are nice but sometimes could do with changing ( carpets painting). Nice breakfast and free parking. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 20 Mar 2022

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Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£105* Per night/room 24 Mar - 25 Mar

Duplex Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Signature Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at GreyFriars. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Colchester Visitor Information Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and 2 restaurants are available.

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and 3 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation for the cleanliness and nice bathrooms
  • Steps from Colchester Visitor Information Centre and Hollytrees Museum

GreyFriars ratings based on 7 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.9 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for GreyFriars

Everyone (6) Couples (1)
4 out of 5
Really great location. Great service. Rooms are nice but sometimes could do with changing ( carpets painting). Nice breakfast and free parking.

Posted by on 20 Mar 2022

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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Posted by on 2 Mar 2019

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5 out of 5

Great hotel close to the Zoo

Pros: Split level room was very nice
Location: Zoo is very close by
Really pleased with this find booked as close to the Zoo very nice room and food

Posted by , from Eastbourne on 19 Sep 2017

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Property Features

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A terrace, tour or ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly GreyFriars. Free self parking is available. This 3.5-star Colchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Colchester Town Station (0.6 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

GreyFriars offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Espresso maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • GreyFriars Hotel Colchester
  • GreyFriars Colchester
  • GreyFriars Hotel
  • GreyFriars Colchester
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