Name: Brook Red Lion Hotel
Address: High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DJ, United Kingdom, High Street, Essex, CO1 1DJ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £45 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.6

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High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DJ, United Kingdom –

Breakfast service was fantastic and choice of food was excellent

Suzie, United Kingdom

The staff, the location and the breakfast were excellent.

Carole, United Kingdom

The staff were friendly & very efficient. Wonderful breakfast. The building is of historic interest & has great character.

Floss, United Kingdom

Very good restaurant. Recommend. In the centre of Colchester.

Arturuk, United Kingdom

The manager handled my complaints politely and fairly

Rebecca, United Kingdom

The hotel was very convenient being in the centre of the town and we were able to walk everywhere, particularly to the Castle Gardens with our dog. The staff went out of their way to look after us and our dog, setting up a separate table so that we could have breakfast without leaving him in the room.

David, United Kingdom

staff were extremely helpful and rooms comfy and clean

Jan, United Kingdom

-Location perfect, high street: close to castle, shopping malls, restaurants, bus station in a short walk distance -sufficient space: i had a chance to see a twin and a single room, rooms are bigger than the area of the bed plus 30 cm -staff are very helpful and nice people, offering solutions for problems

Erzsebet, Hungary

The breakfast was excellent as were the staff. The room was comfortable and cosy, plus clean and warm.

Kenneth, United Kingdom

Lovely old building in the centre of town... very friendly staff

Darjessnkittens, United Kingdom

8.5

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What guests loved the most:
“Breakfast service was fantastic and choice of food was excellent”

Suzie United Kingdom
“The staff, the location and the breakfast were excellent.”

Carole United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly & very efficient. Wonderful breakfast. The building is of historic interest & has great character.”

Floss United Kingdom
“Very good restaurant. Recommend. In the centre of Colchester.”

Arturuk United Kingdom
“The manager handled my complaints politely and fairly”

Rebecca United Kingdom
“The hotel was very convenient being in the centre of the town and we were able to walk everywhere, particularly to the Castle Gardens with our dog. ”

David United Kingdom
“staff were extremely helpful and rooms comfy and clean”

Jan United Kingdom
“-Location perfect, high street: close to castle, shopping malls, restaurants, bus station in a short walk distance -sufficient space: i had a chance to see a twin and a single room, rooms are bigger...”

Erzsebet Hungary
“The breakfast was excellent as were the staff. The room was comfortable and cosy, plus clean and warm.”

Kenneth United Kingdom
“Lovely old building in the centre of town... very friendly staff”

Darjessnkittens United Kingdom

One of our bestsellers in Colchester! Located in the town centre of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex. The Red Lion is ideal for Colchester Hospital, Colchester Castle, town centre shopping and Colchester Zoo.

All 24 bedrooms, with original Tudor features, have a flat-screen multi-channel TV, complementary tea and coffee and a work desk, alongside a private bathroom.

Dating back to 1485, the Parliament Restaurant has a large choice of dishes, all freshly prepared by a team of chefs. There is a 24-hour front desk, residents bar, free WiFi and discounted car parking.

Colchester town train station is a 2 minute walk away and it offers direct routes to London Liverpool Street.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

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The Red Lion Hotel is one of the oldest Hotels in the UK. We are in the heart of Colchester and welcome guests from all around the world. The hotel is famous as it was once the meeting place for Oliver Cromwell and his parliament. We are also famous for Alice our resident Ghost!. She is not always around but has been seen from time to time. Please call us for more details!

Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Colchester Town Railway Station
0.3 miles
Essex County Hospital
0.5 miles
Colchester Institute
0.5 miles
Colchester Castle
1 miles
Colchester General Hospital
1.4 miles
Birch Grove Golf Club
1.5 miles
University of Essex Colchester Campus
2.2 miles
Weston Homes Community Stadium
2.3 miles
Colchester Zoo
3.4 miles
Alresford
4.8 miles

Restaurants and markets

Supermarket
0.1 miles
Market
0.1 miles
Restaurant
0.1 miles
Cafe/bar
0.1 miles

Closest airports

London Southend Airport
23.8 miles
London Stansted Airport
27.2 miles
Cambridge Airport
38.1 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Location was unbeatable, breakfast was excellent, people were very nice and helpful”

Perry

Argentina

8.7

“staff was helpful and friendly. And good location will use again.”

John

United Kingdom

8.7

“In a great location for exploring Colchester and a part of the town's history. We didn't eat but the menu looked good. We had a quiet night and slept w...”

Sapmagoo

United Kingdom

9.1

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1 restaurant on site

Parliament Restaurant

Cuisine: British

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15:00 - 00:00

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Until 11:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 3 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All older children or adults are charged GBP 10 per person per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Brook Red Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“The hotel was very convenient being in the centre of the town and we were able to walk everywhere, particularly to the Castle Gardens with our dog. The staff went out of their way to look after us and our dog, setting up a separate table so that we could have breakfast without leaving him in the room.”

David

“-Location perfect, high street: close to castle, shopping malls, restaurants, bus station in a short walk distance -sufficient space: i had a chance to see a twin and a single room, rooms are bigger than the area of the bed plus 30 cm -staff are very helpful and nice people, offering solutions for problems ”

Erzsebet

Hungary

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Reviewed: 21 May 2019

Toots
Jersey
4.6

“Not good at all wouldn’t stay again. Dingy property.”
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Pillows like concrete had crick in neck also beware nightclub across the road turns out at 3 30in the morning que for taxis outside hotel till after 5am sleep Impossible on a Saturday night And they open in the week as well so beware the front rooms over the street
Not a lot

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 19 May 2019

Alice
United Kingdom
4.2

“the room was sub par but building was very interesting”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
the room we were given was very noisy at night due to the night life on the street .
Very helpful staff . breakfast was very good

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 19 May 2019

Richard
United Kingdom
8.8

“Like all really old hotels they suffer from what they are allowed to do”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is very “tired” and in need of some TLC
All of the old features

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 18 May 2019

Suzie
United Kingdom
7.5

“Very practical for us to stay for 1 night as doing Paras 10 run”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms very dated, bathroom clean but in need of replacing.
Breakfast service was fantastic and choice of food was excellent

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 17 May 2019

Carole
United Kingdom
7.5

“The staff of the Brook Red Lion were excellent, unfortunately the hotel was cold.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room, it came over as being a single with a double bed and very cold, although a fan was in the room which we used. Also the TV had a mind of it's own and came on about 2am all by itself!! Rumours of a ghost??
The staff, the location and the breakfast were excellent.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 17 May 2019

Danielle
United Kingdom
2.5

“Awful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff was rude, the room was so dirty I had to clean the room myself! Disgusting hotel
Awful hotel

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 16 May 2019

Floss
United Kingdom
7.9

“I will return to. Colchester & stay there again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were friendly & very efficient. Wonderful breakfast. The building is of historic interest & has great character.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 13 May 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No dinner served after 8.30pm
Reasonably priced, central.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 13 May 2019

Andres
United Kingdom
7.5

“Worth the money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Pretty basic room
Excellent location

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 7 May 2019

James
Canada
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The building is from the 1400s but needs maintenance
The staff were very friendly and helpful

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 6 May 2019

Penny
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
3.8

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, then they couldn’t find my modified booking. Gave me and my granddaughter front bedroom overlooking high Street and extremely noisy all night till 5 in morning when the street cleaning starts!
No very much other than the breakfast was ok.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 5 May 2019

ArturUk
United Kingdom
Age group: 35 – 44
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was ok, but it was weekends and hotel is in centre so very busy outside till 4 a.m.
Very good restaurant. Recommend. In the centre of Colchester.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 3 May 2019

Zareen
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom tiles old and outdated, toothbrush holder was a small plastic cup.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 2 May 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
4.6

Disappointing
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
-Very noisy rooms: you could listen the rooms next to ours + clubs around. Little (no) isolation -Lack of staff, no one at reception on arrival, tried calling them at the number left at reception, no answer. Had to go and fetch them, we believe same staff works everywhere.
-Cosy decoration -Nice breakfast

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 29 April 2019

Rebecca
United Kingdom
3.3

“Horrendous, at least they were decent enough to give me a refund on the 2nd night that I had booked”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was small, the furniture shabby, the bed head was badly stained. The worst thing was that it over-looked the High street and is opposite a night club. It was like trying to sleep with a riot going on outside, rowdy drunks and continual car horns being sounded. This went on until about 3am. About 6pm the High street woke up with the sounds of bins being moved, buses starting up and general noise like this. We had about 3 hours sleep and then had a demanding day of work
The manager handled my complaints politely and fairly

Stayed in April 2019

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	Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
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	Double Room with Four Poster Bed 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking With a four-poster bed, this spacious room includes free WiFi, an en suite with a shower over the bath, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also a seating area. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • TV • Telephone • Fax • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Trouser Press • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • City view • Towels • Linen • Children's high chair • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Each room has free WiFi, an en suite with a shower over the bath, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • TV • Telephone • Fax • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Trouser Press • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • City view • Towels • Linen • Children's high chair • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Single Room 1 single bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Each room has free WiFi, an en suite with a shower over the bath, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • TV • Telephone • Fax • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Trouser Press • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Wake-up service • Dining area • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Hypoallergenic • Cleaning products • City view • Towels • Linen • Children's high chair • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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