Brook Red Lion Hotel

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

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1DJ
  • Place, Colchester Castle Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercury Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Essex
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room (Four Poster)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Colchester

Brook Red Lion Hotel places you next to Colchester Town Hall and Tymperleys Clock Museum. This 24-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant and 24-hour room service, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mercury Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Essex - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Purple Dog - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Other Monkey Tap Room - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Tudor inn with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Brook Red Lion Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a library, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with pay movies. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

Brook Red Lion Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Brook Red Lion Hotel?

This inn is located in Colchester, just steps from Colchester Town Hall and Colchester Castle Museum, and within a short walk of Colchester Castle Park. You'll also find Mercury Theatre and Xtreme Gaming less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this inn.

Does Brook Red Lion Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Brook Red Lion Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Brook Red Lion Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Brook Red Lion Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does Brook Red Lion Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Brook Red Lion Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Parliament Restaurant.

Will Brook Red Lion Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Brook Red Lion Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Brook Red Lion Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

Where is the closest airport to Brook Red Lion Hotel?

The closest major airport to Brook Red Lion Hotel is London (SEN-Southend), which is about 23.8 mi away. Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 27.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Brook Red Lion Hotel.

Does Brook Red Lion Hotel host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Brook Red Lion Hotel.