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GreyFriars

3.5 star property

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Duplex Suite | Courtyard view
Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1UG
  • The Minories Galleries
    1 min walk
  • Xtreme Gaming
    3 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    4 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    38 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Signature Suite

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Exterior
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Parking included
Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Business services
4.1 out of 5, Very Good, (623)
The price is $75
per night
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

About the neighborhood

Colchester

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 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Colchester Natural History Museum.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colchester Castle Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Essex - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 7 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Goat & Boot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Brewing - the Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Foresters Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

GreyFriars

Hotel in Colchester with 2 restaurants and bars
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 bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Colchester hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and espresso makers. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. 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.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

GreyFriars Hotel Colchester
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel
GreyFriars Colchester
GreyFriars Hotel Colchester

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 537 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 537 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Traveled with partner
Our room was not like the pictures and was across the road not part of the mail building - swimming pool not private with people say at booths drinking round it. Room has no coffee making facilities and room smelled of dinners. Behind shower millions of cobwebs and we were forgotten about for 25mins in breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was a lovely experience friendly staff room was ready early so was able to check in. Shops near by 3min walk , great place to stay and a brilliant breakfast what more could you want .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

STUART, CHICAGO

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and grounds are truly lovely. Hint: They have parking, so call ahead to get the 'trick' before you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ieva

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and great service
Very enjoyable stay and credit to all the staff. Great outside terrace to relax by the bar area and food was excellent - overall it was a great stay and look forward to returning soon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Greyfriars when visiting from Canada for my cousin's wedding. My hotel room was beautiful and spacious. The breakfasts were amazing and the staff polite, friendly and accommodating. The location was convenient. Loved every minute! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and excellent service. Delighted to be offered a free upgrade :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend a visit!
Lovely hotel and staff are super friendly and welcoming! Was upgraded to a suite with outside terrace which was great. Only niggle was the bath plug wouldn't empty so all in all, a great stay. Had a crab dish for dinner which was fresh and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic night- our room was fabulous, the staff were professional and efficient and the hotel was well located. It’s a beautiful building that has been tastefully renovated and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay here and was as good as the first. Wonderful friendly staff and immaculate bedroom and bathroom. Enjoyed the breakfast very much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location
Great hotel. Room was lovely, bed very comfy. There was air on which was easy to control and very welcome. Bathroom was fantastic with a large deep bath, double shower and double sink. There was a complimentary bar which was good. breakfast was really good with a great choice and as much of anything as you wanted, all waiter service. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great hotel to stay in in Colchester with that added luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel... only thing i would change is continental breakfast should be buffet style to avoid food waste.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable from the train station and centrally located. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean quiet and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best city break
Second stay, and another upgrade. Stunning building with period features and modern touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Experience
A great welcome at reception with an upgraded room at no extra charge. Room was great! The service at breakfast was very relaxed and the food was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Lovely stay and excellent customer service from all staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was absolutely amazed by the hotel. I love in chelmsford and we have nothing even close to the quality of Greyfriars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024