High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UG, United Kingdom
#4 of 17 hotels in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1950 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 4, 2024
Jeremy
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we didn't like
A really nice hotel, comfortable, clean and friendly.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing ,it was a great stay
Lovely room in a very calm hotel with attentive staff ...
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Charles
United KingdomNothing
Lovely hotel and excellent staff very attentive
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Susan
United KingdomNothing to dislike
A beautiful hotel
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Heidi
United KingdomThe car park was safe and secure but finding it wasn’t easy. Maybe a street sign or something visible to help first time check-iners find it
We loved staying here. Warm welcoming staff, beautiful interiors and quirky lounge areas. Our room was beautiful, spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was sooooo good. We hung around a little longer to just let breakfast stretch out. Will will love to come back again!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Ian
United KingdomHad an upgrade which was nice but stairs wasn’t friendly
The full experience
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomReception lounge area needs some warm, rich colours, a bit stark, would look more inviting to sit and socialise, more in keeping with the luxury of the hotel.
Great Location for Colchester town centre. Great facilities and spacious suite. Friendly and efficient staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Natalie
United KingdomThe staff was very helpful and nice !
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Christopher
United KingdomBreakfast was cooked to order, which was good, but I did not think it cooked particularly well. When I went off menu and ordered soft-boiled eggs, they were happy to comply with my request, but did not possess any egg-cups. I did not try dinner since I thought the menu somewhat pretentious and over-priced.
The location is excellent, close to the Castle and some very good restaurants. Once you find your way into it down some narrow back-streets, parking is ample and secure. I was up-graded to an exceptionally comfortable mini-suite. The staff were uniformly helpful and polite.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Rachel
United Kingdom1 Reception staff member was a little non-user friendly
Location, building, room amenities and the breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Morton
United KingdomLocation, high overall quality standard
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Marion
United KingdomPlenty of choice. Nicely presented.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 25, 2024
Mike
United KingdomNothing to put here!
Another faultless stay at Greyfriars. This time it was in room 1 - Marcela Suite which is absolutely beautiful and so spacious. Gorgeous bathroom with double brass embossed sinks. Food/drinks as amazing as always. Thanks
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Jan
United KingdomIt’s not a dislike but no bag in bin in room. And whilst the weather was horrendous and it rained heavy we had a constant dripping noise outside the window all night long. Maybe the gutters need some attention
A great hotel in a lovely setting close to the centre of Colchester and all its amenities. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Good tea and coffee making facilities in the room, also a complimentary mini bar fridge. Toiletries were lovely too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Byron
United KingdomSigns for the car park.
Food and drinks are excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Liana
AustraliaNothing
It was a large room as we were upgraded to a suite.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Mike
United KingdomNothing
As always a faultless stay and thoroughly enjoyable. From the staff, to room, food and drinks, absolutely perfect hotel .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Dennis
United KingdomWorkout room
All fine
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Sara
United KingdomWhilst the bathroom was beautiful and well appointed, we did find the marble steps from the bedroom down into the bathroom slightly hazardous with wet feet after a shower/bath. Obviously, not a problem if you take the time to thoroughly dry yourself (and the marble floor) after a shower or bath.
Friendly, welcoming staff on reception. Really makes all the difference when you have just arrived at a hotel and are greeted with a warm smile. Amazing bathroom...the huge, copper bathtub was something else...never before had such a deep, luxurious bubblebath! Fantastic breakfast...wonderful selection to choose from on the menu and incredibly polite, professional staff...a beautiful room to dine in, too!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
Maria
United KingdomVery pleasant staff
Lovely hotel in the heart of Colchester
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Peter
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Everything was perfect for our short stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Dan
United KingdomFantasic hotel. The staff were lovely and the room was beautiful. We received a free upgrade to a Suite and the staff left a welcoming “Happy Anniversary “ cake in the room! Excellent breakfast too. We will return. Highly recommended
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 16, 2024
Kevin
United KingdomNothing
The suite and restaurant were fantastic
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Lee
United KingdomExcellent hotel, all staff were fantastic and location perfect. Restaurant food and bar drinks excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
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