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 $59 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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

Location of hotel was good, close to shopping centres and also attractions

Joe, United Kingdom

The Staff were excellent and helpful. The location of the hotel was central in the high street. It was close to all shopping outlets. Well done. Keep up the good work.

Vincent, Malta

Massive history , imagining who could have stayed there through the centuries

Pieter, United Kingdom

The staff was amazing and the history of the hotel

Steve, United Kingdom

Staff very helpful, moved me to a new room because the toilet flush wasn't working in my original room. Bed comfy, great central location.

Rosemary, United Kingdom

The hotel is beautiful and right in the centre of town which was convenient for walking about and exploring.

Rosie, New Zealand

Good value for money. Staff very helpful. Comfortable bed and fluffy towels.

Linda, United Kingdom

Lovely old building in great location. Staff were all great and breakfast very good

Michael, United Kingdom

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

Perry, Argentina

Absolutely everything was great Love the place and the staff

Paul, United Kingdom

8.5

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What guests loved the most:
“Location of hotel was good, close to shopping centres and also attractions”

Joe United Kingdom
“The Staff were excellent and helpful. The location of the hotel was central in the high street. It was close to all shopping outlets. Well done. Keep up the good work.”

Vincent Malta
“Massive history , imagining who could have stayed there through the centuries”

Pieter United Kingdom
“The staff was amazing and the history of the hotel”

Steve United Kingdom
“Staff very helpful, moved me to a new room because the toilet flush wasn't working in my original room. Bed comfy, great central location.”

Rosemary United Kingdom
“The hotel is beautiful and right in the centre of town which was convenient for walking about and exploring.”

Rosie New Zealand
“Good value for money. Staff very helpful. Comfortable bed and fluffy towels.”

Linda United Kingdom
“Lovely old building in great location. Staff were all great and breakfast very good”

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

Perry Argentina
“Absolutely everything was great Love the place and the staff”

Paul United Kingdom

Located in the town center 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 center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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

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An Inside Look at Brook Red Lion Hotel

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!

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Colchester Town Train 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 & 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
London City Airport
45 miles

What Travelers 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

Food: British

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3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Until 11:00 AM

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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 in a crib.

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

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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.

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Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Gary
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“It’s was only short stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No parking
Everything I expected

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Rosie
New Zealand
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We were placed in a room facing onto the high street which was very noisy with night clubs and bars across the street which was highly thoughtless considering we arranged for a cot in our room. There is no disabled access to reception let alone any of the rooms. We didn't even get an apology for the sleepless night.
The hotel is beautiful and right in the centre of town which was convenient for walking about and exploring.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 20, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Would recommend ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were lovely, great central location, rooms were clean and tidy, would recommend for a night or two

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 18, 2019

Linda
United Kingdom
8.8

“A most enjoyable break.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
No non-slip mat in the shower/bath.
Good value for money. Staff very helpful. Comfortable bed and fluffy towels.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing was very nice
Everything people was lovely and the room was excellent

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 9, 2019

Linyu
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A litlle bit old facility
Good location. Friendly staff.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 8, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Lovely old building in great location. Staff were all great and breakfast very good

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Alessandro
Italy
9.6

“Really nice place”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hystorical place in the heart of Colchester

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 6, 2019

Graham
United Kingdom
4.6

“Average”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beds too small, shower not great. No one in reception to sort room out so went out for a meal with bags!
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Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 5, 2019

Perry Totoro Mason
Argentina

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Excellent place to stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Location was unbeatable, breakfast was excellent, people were very nice and helpful

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing exelent as usual
Absolutely everything was great Love the place and the staff

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 29, 2019

David
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“An enjoyable stay in an old building with loads of character.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Inconvenient parking.
Reasonably varied menu, but more fresh fruit would have enhanced it. Very helpful, friendly staff. A comparative oasis of old architectural character in an otherwise sterile new shopping precinct. A big ancient yew tree complemented this experience on the way between hotel and car park.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I can't find a fault with it
The hotel was excellent in every order i found it very friendly the breakfast was enjoyable clean and comfortable was all over the hotel

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Aro
United Kingdom
10

“Best in Colchester ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent welcome and treatment

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 24, 2019

Linda
United Kingdom
7.9

“Pleasant friendly hotel.great breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could do with an upgrade.a little tired in places ie tape on stair carpet but still pleasant enough for a 3 star hotel
Great breakfast.friendly helpful staff

Stayed in March 2019

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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 • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Fax • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Suit press • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting 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 • Linens • High chair • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper Parking: Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may apply. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – 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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