GreyFriars
About this hotel
Located in Colchester, this charming hotel for £75 per night is a great option for your next trip. 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Colchester
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(2,012 Reviews)
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10.0
I loved having a room with a sleigh bed & copper bathtub. It was all very tastefully decorated. The staff were lovely as usual. I went to see the exhibitions at Firstsite right opposite & saw 2 artworks on display done by someone I knew years ago, which was a nice surprise-GreyFriars is so handy for lots of Colchester’s attractions.
Can’t think of anything. They do everything so well there!
10.0
Location ideal in centre of town, next door to the Colchester Castle.
Very high standard of service and food.
Combining the great feel of a historic building with all modern facilities.
10.0
Very nice hotel, excellent food both in the restaurant and in the bar.
The sausage on the breakfast not to my taste they had a smokey flavour. But this is a personal thing my husband loved them. The emergency light in the room was so bright again a personal thing.
8.0
It’s fine as always
Carpets in the room grubby, shower head gummed up with limescale, torn curtain in 16. Otherwise fine.
9.0
The air conditioning in the room was excellent.
The staff at breakfast were exemplary, couldn’t fault anything. They greeted us as we entered the room, explained the process for ordering and nothing was too much trouble. We had a few different choices of breakfast & all were well presented and delicious so well done also to the kitchen staff.
The room was spotlessly clean.
There was ample car parking.
The reception staff could have been more welcoming.
The view from the room wasn’t good - an internal courtyard containing what looked the a boiler room. The second room had no view as there was film over the window.
The lack of an occasional chair in the room..
10.0
Lovely relaxing terrace and public rooms. Friendly staff. The room was very well appointed
Nothing
9.0
Great breakfast , great staff. Secure parking in in a city centre is always welcome. Found the free bar in the room a bonus, ideal when you just wanted a quick drink.
Nothing....................................................................................................................................
10.0
It's a lovely place to stay with great staff and fantastic rooms
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8.0
The hotel was easy to find and the staff were all helpful. The breakfast was delicious with a wide selection available. Great location for visiting the castle.
The room was very small. The room (10), was also noisy, we heard a door opening and closing frequently. We also had noise from guests outside.
5.0
we have stayed here a few times before cause location of the property is amazing the cleanliness and the staff are all amazing very friendly place and they always happy to help
as I said we have stayed here three time but this time I would definitely say it was out worse yes the place is lovely and clean and the staff are amazing but the room we stayed it the carpet was all thread and sticking up their was thins missing that we emailed about before and the shower had two setting and one didn’t work
9.0
Location is perfect, staff excellent. Food was good and the building is lovely.
The room was slightly smaller than I had hoped and I would have loved a bath.
10.0
All of the food was wonderful at the hotel, the reception staff were extremely helpful and accommodating.
The heating/air conditioning system was very slow to kick in so our room got very hot which made it impossible to get a restful sleep. The bed was a little firm.
8.0
Food
Room service
10.0
very clean very exclusive
loved everything
9.0
Clean & well-appointed rooms.
ALL staff were friendly, polite & helpful.
Particularly enjoyed breakfast & afternoon tea.
Not much, small hiccup with early check-in otherwise exemplary.
7.0
The location, the staff and the environment
We ordered room service and the plate was not collected until we check out
10.0
Wonderful stay! Room 17 - Vinoly Suite. Bathroom is exceptional. Service was first class. Communication with the hotel prior to our arrival was excellent. Beautiful hotel. Highly recommended.
10.0
Absolutely beautiful hotel from the minute you drove into the car park! Very kind host behind reception guest, asking us about today and in general very helpful and kind. Room was absolutely spotless! Lots of free goodies in the room. Tea and coffee facilities, fresh milk in the fridge to! Soft drinks, bottled water and beer (alcoholic and non alcoholic) in the fridge at no extra cost. Option to have room service for breakfast which we chose as was only an extra £5. Breakfast was lush! We had the pancakes which were the best I’ve had and the full English which to my partners delight came with bubble and squeak! Location was ideal for Colchester town! Short walk to the town centre and the castle also! Though the town is quite busy and lively you can’t hear this from the hotel! Check out was straight forward and easy. Can’t wait to stay back already
Nothing!! No room for improvement anywhere. Everything we needed and then some.
8.0
Great location. Friendly staff.
Hard bed.
7.0
superb decor, quirky room, charming staff
breakfast service
10.0
Food was fantastic
Lovely staff and property
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Colchester?
The average price for a rental in Colchester is £75 per night. This rental is £0 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at GreyFriars. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is GreyFriars pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at GreyFriars?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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