Greyfriars, Colchester
Overview
Positioned 1.8 miles from Highwoods Country Park and about 25 minutes by foot from Colchester Castle Park, the 4-star Greyfriars Hotel Colchester provides a banquet hall for a variety of uses. Featuring a lounge bar, a sun deck, a summer terrace, and a shared lounge, the hotel is in close proximity to The Castle Museum.
Location
Located within 1 mile of Aqua Springs Day Spa, the non-smoking hotel is also 0.4 miles from Colchester Town railroad station. The Greyfriars Colchester is right around the corner from the publicly owned Hollytrees Museum and 35 miles from London Stansted airport.
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Sensory Garden, located approximately a 5-minute walk away. For sport fans the accommodation offers access to Lexden Wood Golf Club, which is 1.9 miles away.
Greyfriars Hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Colchester bus station.
Rooms
You can choose from one of the 26 allergy-free rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and self-catering amenities like a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making facilities. The bathroom is equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
The Colchester hotel features Bars Lounges restaurant serving British cuisine.
Leisure & Business
Business travelers will make use of a xerox and a work desk offered at a business center on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Elevator
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Attend Afternoon Tea
Join Afternoon Tea in Cloisters for JING teas and scones from 12pm to 4pm.
Dine in Cloisters
Eat modern European dishes with Mersea oysters in Cloisters restaurant.
Sip Cocktails in Baroque Bar
Order cocktails in Baroque Bar, open from 10am daily.
Smoke in Cigar Lounge
Buy Cuban cigars and use the heated Cigar Lounge.
Visit Colchester Castle
Walk 656.2 ft to Colchester Castle, the largest Norman keep.
Explore FirstSite Gallery
Walk to FirstSite, designed by Raphael Vinoly, for modern art exhibits.
Location
Significant Location
Colchester is the oldest recorded town in Britain, near Colchester Castle, Firstsite, and St. Botolph's Priory.
Historic Neighborhood
The High Street area is a historic district, known for Colchester Castle, the Castle Museum, and local markets.
Dining Options Nearby
North Hill Noodle Bar, Bella Pais, and Middletons Steakhouse & Grill offer diverse cuisines including Asian and British.
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