Greyfriars, Colchester
Overview
Situated right around the corner from Colchester's Natural History Museum, the 4-star Greyfriars Hotel Colchester features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, the hotel is available about 5 minutes' stroll from The Castle Museum.
Location
The non-smoking hotel has a prime setting 3.4 miles from Colchester Zoo, while natural sights like Highwoods Country Park are 1.8 miles away. Guests can visit the publicly owned Hollytrees Museum, which is just 10 minutes' walk away, and Lexden Wood Golf Club which is around a 15-minute drive from this Colchester accommodation.
Staying at the Colchester hotel, guests get perfect access to University of Essex Colchester Campus - an educational site located 2.2 miles away.
Greyfriars bus stop is steps away from Greyfriars Hotel.
Rooms
You can stay in one of the 26 soundproofed rooms featuring flat-screen television along with a free minibar. Furnished with a couch and a clothes rack, these rooms have an adjoining terrace and a dressing room. Featuring a bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower, the bathrooms also come with hair dryers and bath sheets. These rooms offer views of the castle.
Eat & Drink
The accommodation features a snack bar and Bars Lounges restaurant serving British cuisine.
Leisure & Business
The Greyfriars Colchester also includes a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a garden terrace. Business travelers will have access to a business center provided on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free 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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