Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Emergency cord in bathroom
About this property
Situated in Colchester, 200 metres from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 6 km from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 11 km away from Flatford. The accommodation 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 accommodation you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine.
Colchester Institute is 1.1 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 38 km from GreyFriars.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Decent enough place to stay. Clean and professional. Friendly staff.”
Jade
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel, lovely staff, felt so safe & luxurious.”
Jacqueline
France
“I have stayed at Greyfriars many times infact more than 10. The decor in the bedrooms and whole of Hotel are luxurious.
The staff from reception throughout bar and restaurant are always very efficient and charming”
Tim
United Kingdom
“Really good contact before my arrival to see if I needed anything during my stay, if I needed to book any meals.”
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Claire
United Kingdom
“Lovely rooms, beautifully decorated. Great location for centre of Colchester and getting out to the surrounding areas.”
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Robert
United Kingdom
“Overall very clean and very nice hotel. The car park is great and free. The rooms are very spacious and luxurious. Our breakfast was excellent”
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Wilson
United Kingdom
“Very clean hotel. Staff good except for restaurant”
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Emily
United Kingdom
“Lovely stay, beautiful hotel! Food was absolutely delicious and the staff were so welcoming.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“It’s the perfect location , close to town but not too close . Rooms are lovely and so are the staff .We we’re lucky enough to be upgraded to a suite , and wow what a room 🤩 breakfast was delicious too . We loved it so much we booked again before...”
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Louise
United Kingdom
“Lovely, comfortable and luxurious stay. Room was amazing, photos don’t do the hotel justice. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Bars and Lounges
Cuisine
British
House rules
GreyFriars takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about US$65. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots 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 be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform GreyFriars in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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