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Duplex Suite
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room
226 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Suite
377 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room
205 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Signature Suite
581 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Suite
431 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at GreyFriars in Colchester, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Essex and Colchester Visitor Information Centre. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hollytrees Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Minories Galleries.

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.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges. Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room.

Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

GreyFriars is a smoke-free property.

  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Slippers
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Minibar (stocked, free items)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Grab bar - near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Where to Eat

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.

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 available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Service animals are allowed

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • GreyFriars Hotel Colchester
  • GreyFriars Colchester
  • GreyFriars Hotel
  • GreyFriars Colchester
  • GreyFriars Hotel Colchester
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