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GreyFriars

Amenities

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Business Center

  • Room Service

  • Dry Cleaning

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Property description

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services and a banquet hall.
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Guest reviews

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across the reviews, GreyFriars is praised for friendly, helpful staff, spacious well-decorated rooms, and a convenient location near Colchester’s castle and high street, though breakfast service can be slow and quality varies from excellent to underwhelming.

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Facilities

Good

Cleanliness

Clean

Rooms

Comfortable

Service

Friendly

Location

Central

Dining

Inconsistent

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10

David

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Mar 24, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideally situated in town. Car park good Breakfast good Bar closed at 11. Did not stay open for residents
Ideally situated in town. Car park good Breakfast good Bar closed at 11. Did not stay open for residents
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Martin

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Mar 23, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Our first room had problems but we were offered a change of room next day which was adequate tho air conditioning didn’t seem to be working. There were not enough breakfast staff (the 2 people who were on were very good) but we had to wait a long time to get our breakfast, they were trying their best but breakfast became disjointed as they were dealing with several tables and this morning room service too. The bar closed at 11, we thought because it was a hotel there would not be this restriction. On a positive note, we found the staff very helpful.
Our first room had problems but we were offered a change of room next day which was adequate tho air conditioning didn’t seem to be working. There were not enough breakfast staff (the 2 people who were on were very good) but we had to wait a long time to get our breakfast, they were trying their best but breakfast became disjointed as they were dealing with several tables and this morning room service too. The bar closed at 11, we thought because it was a hotel there would not be this restriction. On a positive note, we found the staff very helpful.
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Madeline

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Mar 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Overall great stay near all the shops, made to feel very welcome
Overall great stay near all the shops, made to feel very welcome
8

Kenneth

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Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely friendly staff Big shout out to the lovely waitress at breakfast who was on her own due to staff sickness and was so pleasant deserving rushed off her feet Room was nicely decorated and very comfy bed
Lovely friendly staff Big shout out to the lovely waitress at breakfast who was on her own due to staff sickness and was so pleasant deserving rushed off her feet Room was nicely decorated and very comfy bed
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Valli

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Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff. Spotless room. Comfortable and warm. Very impressed.
Friendly, helpful staff. Spotless room. Comfortable and warm. Very impressed.
High Street, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at GreyFriars in Colchester, you'll be just steps from Colchester Visitor Information Centre and Hollytrees Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Minories Galleries and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

Colchester Visitor Information Centre(0.1 miles)

Hollytrees Museum(0.1 miles)

The Minories Galleries(0.1 miles)

Colchester Natural History Museum(0.1 miles)

Xtreme Gaming(0.1 miles)

Colchester Castle Park(0.2 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 17.50 per person.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so guests are encouraged to inquire directly for detailed information.

The hotel is located just steps from Hollytrees Museum and Colchester Visitor Information Centre, approximately 0.1 miles from The Minories Galleries and 0.2 miles from Colchester Castle Park.

Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 15.00 per night, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 25.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

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