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About this property
Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford. The accommodations 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 accommodations you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Colchester Institute is 0.7 mi from the hotel. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 24 mi from GreyFriars.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Illana
United Kingdom“staff were exceptional and went above and beyond in making our stay memorable for our wedding weekend stay” - Paula United Kingdom“Very elegant hotel. Exceptional rooms and friendly welcoming staff. We had lunch here on the terrace. The service and food were exceptional. The location for us was the best as we were going to a concert at the castle. The breakfast was so...”
- Peter United Kingdom“location with on site parking ideal to explore local area”
- Joanna United Kingdom“Beautifully decorated, comfortable bed and lots of facilities in the room. Great range of cocktails in the bar and a fresh cooked breakfast in the morning. We appreciated the complimentary room upgrade. Colchester is lucky to have such a luxurious...”
- Kate United Kingdom“Our room was excellent with a beautiful, luxurious bathroom. The bed was very comfortable. I would give the room a score of 10/10. The location was perfect, with easy on-site parking.”
- Sara United Kingdom“Stay here frequently, it's def the best in Colchester, by far. Treat yourself”
- Sav United Kingdom“I loved my bathroom most, could of spent the whole 2 days in it! I usually request the same room!”
- Renrutekim United Kingdom“All the staff with whom we came in contact were friendly, professional and helpful. The room was upgraded which was appreciated.”
- Patricia
United States“The location is perfect! Right in the heart of town, but at a tranquil area. The facilities are elegant and comfortable. Breakfast was simply delicious.” - Richard United Kingdom“Great location, centre of town but still quiet. Had a lovely suite and excellent choice of breakfasts included.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Bars and Lounges
- CuisineBritish
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform GreyFriars of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
