Located in Colchester, Brook Red Lion Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. High Woods Country Park and Abberton Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Natural History Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool or Milbank Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking.
You can look forward to a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at Brook Red Lion Hotel. 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), wedding services and smoke-free property
A front desk safe, concierge services and multilingual staff
Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
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
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
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
No lift
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Building
Built in 1465
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Tudor architecture
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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 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
Brook Red Lion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 258 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
59
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 258 reviews" "
8 - Good
90
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 258 reviews" "
6 - Okay
55
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 258 reviews" "
4 - Poor
32
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 258 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
22
7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Melissa
Travelled with partner
28 Apr,2024
Liked: Amenities
Very old historical building but tired and needs a thorough cleaning. Nice architecture but could be so much better.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Marie
26 Apr,2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It as a beautiful 1400 Grade 1-listed building, which was great, but I had problems with the shower. In my initial room the water was lukewarm at best. I was moved to another where the water was hot but the shower was weak. The staff were excellent and the breakfast was good. They had soya milk for my coffee.
The ambiance of the hotel was very welcoming and it was what it said, a Tudor building. It was what we wanted, Quirky. All the staff were excellent, friendly and most helpful. The only negative was that the street outside was very noisy at night but that is not the fault of the hotel as we were in the centre of Colchester. Over all it was a very positive experience.
We had a lovely night stay! The room was clean and comfortable and the location was fantastic after a night out in Colchester. The breakfast had good options and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
The room was very dusty and dirty. The receptionist said there will be 24hr service on the reception desk, but no one was to be seen during the evening. I would not recommend this hotel at all..
They hosted us as part of a wedding party and it was very special. Everything from staff to food to charm was excellent. My only complaint would be about cleanliness of the shower, and water temp issues - but the latter is what one expects in a very old building.
It's a very old property and a bit run down in places but has lots of character. The staff were very helpful and considerate allocating me a quieter room. It was a cold night but the hotel was heated well. The bathroom and bed was ok, but there was only a small TV in the room. The breakfast options were a bit limited but the cooked breakfast was reasonably good. Overall a good stay and at a reasonable price.