Brook Red Lion Hotel | Hotel in Colchester

| 6.6 (1271 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Colchester Hotel | Brook Red Lion Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

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. Colchester Business Park is a 12-minute drive from the property while the English Language Study Center is just a 15-minute walk away. 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 1465, 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. The property is 32 miles from Stansted Airport.

Brook Red Lion Hotel is located in Colchester.

This 25 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Designated Smoking Area, Sports/Activities, Bar, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1271 reviews with the average score of 6.6 . Coming to Colchester and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Breakfast in the room
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Baggage storage
  • Private check-in/out
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
  • Room service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.19
Location:
8.89
Staff:
8.43
Facilities:
6.76
Comfort:
7.24
Cleanliness:
7.3
Papageorgiou
Jul 19, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
Cyprus
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Iron, Lockers, Key access

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

High chair, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Adapter, Fold-up bed, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Double Room with Four Poster Bed (No Pets Allowed)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Four Poster Bed (No Pets Allowed)

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Iron, Lockers, Key access

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

High chair, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Adapter, Fold-up bed, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Iron, Lockers, Key access

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

High chair, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Adapter, Fold-up bed, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Iron, Lockers, Key access

Living Area

Dining area, Sofa, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

High chair, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Adapter, Fold-up bed, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
Standard Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Free toiletries, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Bathtub or shower, Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower, Shampoo, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Body soap, Toilet paper, Towels

Media & Technology

TV, Telephone, Cable channels, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Smoke Alarm, Fire extinguisher, Heating, Fan, Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Iron, Lockers, Key access

Living Area

Dining area, Sitting area, Desk

View

City view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Kitchen

High chair, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Adapter, Fold-up bed, Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Clothes rack
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