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Brook Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Tudor inn with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Executive Room (Four Poster)
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Nightclub

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Room (Four Poster)

Executive Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1DJ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Town Hall - 1 min walk
  • Mercury Theatre - 5 min walk
  • Colchester Castle Park - 13 min walk
  • University of Essex - 5 min drive
  • Colchester Zoo - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 8 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Colchester - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Inn in a shopping district
You can look forward to a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at Brook Red Lion Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Parliament Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 4.50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Parliament Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1465
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 4.50 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Brook Red Lion
Brook Red Lion Colchester
Brook Red Lion Hotel
Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester
Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester, Essex
Colchester Red Lion
Red Lion Colchester
Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn
Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester
Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn Colchester

Frequently asked questions

Is Brook Red Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

As of 11 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brook Red Lion Hotel on 2 Jan 2025 start from €65.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Brook Red Lion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this inn is steps away from Colchester Town Hall, Tymperleys Clock Museum and Lion Walk Church. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Museum are also within 5 minutes. Colchester Town Station is 8 minutes by foot and Colchester Station is 19 minutes.

Brook Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 297 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 297 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Hot water fluctuated. Central location handy for walking about town. Staff helpful, especially at breakfast which was filling.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My great thanks goes to helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast was very good. Location of the hotel for me was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming and I booked it 2 hours prior. Very helpful and couldn’t do enough for you. Totally recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

dinesh kumar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a twin room, but when we reached the hotel, there were no twin bedrooms available! 😱 #TravelFail #HotelDisappointment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heating was on full abd couldnt not be turned down. No privacy curtain at the massive windows which was heavily over looked, so the main curtains had to be permanently closed for privacy. Very very dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Red Lion hotel in colchester last week, very historical place, sadly my first bedroom room 14 had major hygiene issues, it was damp, dirty, and i had mice dramas in the room. A mouse ran feom under the bed and under the bedroom door into the hallway. I was told its an old building, and these pests do frequent the hotel. I was to another room 4 doors away in a worse state as the other room. I had to leave, i couldnt stay it was terrible. I wrote in to the manager and was refused my £95 as they said they followed the rules. Note to expedia - you were the booking agent for this hotel, even though the hotel took my payment.. i feel that you are advertising a hotel that has terrible reviews , yet your site reviews gives the impression the hotel you're promoting is a great place to stay. I feel this is terrible advertising on your behalf, and this will make me question trusting hoursite Red Lion Hotel Colchester - i would not recommend staying here with family, its a H&S nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with family
Loved the town and building absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSANNA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant staff!
The staff are really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great value for money and nothing was too much trouble. Only issue we had was that the window wouldn't stay open and because it was very warm in the room we had to place a drawer in position to wedge the window open a little to get some air into the room, but otherwise it was clean a great pit stop for what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely pub hotel in a top spot in Colchester
Ours was a one nighter. We were greeted with an amazing front of house staff member called Angela who couldn’t do enough for us, even helped us to secure our luggage as we had arrived early. The other front of house staff were fantastic as was our breakfast host who provide us with a top notch breakfast and gluten free options. The Red Lion is an amazing pub to stay in. it’s ancient history just adds buckets to its charm. None of its walls are straight. As for value for money it is a steal at what paid. As for Colchester, it should be called Cool Chester, it’s a wonderful, vibrant city that has just so much to offer. We liked it better than York, and we did really like York. It’s a very old easy to walk around hub of ancient treasure and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Very old staff were very nice, room could have been a bit cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rune, London

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A historical hotel from 1400 with large rooms , staff who all care about their job and the place they work, reasonable rates, tasty breakfast and a 100s of years old ghost to go with it . Hidden secret in Colchester in the middle of town, would definitely come back !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property dates from the fourteen hundreds, the plumbing was installed shortly thereafter.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My daughter stayed here rather than me. Good location but room was old with hole in wall so could clearly hear guest in next room talking on phone. Also bed leaned to the side. Breakfast OK and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and great service
The hotel was clean. Every memeber if staff we encountered was pleasant and helpful. Felt at ease . The breakfast service was efficient and very tasty. The building itself was beautiful and characterful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay!! Excellent for transport links, shopping and dining
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The central heating doesn't come much. Luckily I complained and got use of an extra heater. The mattresses are old and you can feel the springs. Disappointing got the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to shops etc on foot, taxi & bus service within walking distance from hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024