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Brook Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Executive Room (Four Poster) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Nightclub

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1DJ
  • Colchester Town Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Xtreme Gaming
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room (Four Poster) | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room (Four Poster)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is $57
per night
$69 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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About this property

Brook Red Lion Hotel

3-star Colchester inn with restaurant
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and concierge services are onsite.
Brook Red Lion Hotel offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Colchester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The inn offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Tudor inn also offers a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

Brook Red Lion Hotel is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Parliament Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

Things to do

  • Library

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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 movies

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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: 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

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 elevators
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

Brook Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 305 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 305 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

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Traveled 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

2/10 Terrible

Tania

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

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

10/10 Excellent

Balendran

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great, We would recommend for a stay in Colchester as it is in the centre of town. Perfect for shopping, attractions i.e. the castle, theatre and pubs and restaurants etc.
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

A

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2024