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Brook Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Tudor inn with 24-hour front desk and 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
Located in the heart of a shopping district, the Brook Red Lion Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a cozy fireplace and library. Enjoy helpful staff, in-room WiFi, meals from breakfast to dinner at The Parliament Restaurant, a relaxing bar, and banquet halls for gatherings.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is ฿1,915
฿2,298 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

Executive Room (Four Poster)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1DJ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercury Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Essex - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station - 8 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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
  • ‪Bill's Colchester Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Inn in a shopping district
You can look forward to a library, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at Brook Red Lion Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Parliament Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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), free newspapers and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services and tour/ticket information
  • Laundry services, smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
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

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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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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 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 are 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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Brook Red Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brook Red Lion Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from ฿1,914.76, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Brook Red Lion Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Brook Red Lion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this inn is steps away from Colchester Town Hall, Tymperleys Clock Museum and Lion Walk Church. Xtreme Gaming and Colchester Castle Museum are also within 5 minutes. Colchester Town Station is 8 minutes by foot and Colchester Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Brook Red Lion Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Angela was so helpful and friendly also the bar staff only moan was the bar didn't open until 3 pm and had no drinks on draft
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

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

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service
Hot water fluctuated. Central location handy for walking about town. Staff helpful, especially at breakfast which was filling.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

Great location, friendly staff. Old but quaint. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rune

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Very old staff were very nice, room could have been a bit cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kaj

Liked: Amenities
Old and quirky, but with an enormous amount of charm, and a great staff 😊 and an amazing history
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming and I booked it 2 hours prior. Very helpful and couldn’t do enough for you. Totally recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wataru

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

A bit dated, but has its own charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was quite old but we enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Recommended

I enjoyed my stay. Central, Fascinating history, and amazing staff. The only thing I can complain about is that I did not get to meet the famous ghosts I know residence there...
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSANNA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Josaia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shaun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would never stay in this hotel again. It was absolutely terrible. It was my birthday on Thursday after traveling for 3 hours on bus and 2 trins i wanted a bath to freshen up. I turned the hot tap on the bath went to turn the cold tap on and it wouldn't turn so went to reception told the man who was very uninterested said he can't look at it till tomorrow which was Friday. I tried to sleep but had scalding hot water running all night so no sleep. You couldn't go in the bathroom because it was so hot. I had paid for 2 nights but left in the afternoon. It totally ruined my birthday as my family and i were going to an expensive restaurant on the evening and i couldn't even have a bath. I would likea full refund for both nights or im contacting my solicitor
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Red Lion Colchester

I’m going to be completely honest. Do not go bro this hotel if you are expecting a 5 star treatment, mod cons and fine dining. But please stay here if you love culture , old buildings and history. The building is amazing , and Angela the manager is equally as amazing , she really went out of her way to take us around the building & tell us all the history linked to it. It is alleged to be very haunted so if you’re scared of things that go bump in the night , go and stay in a premier inn somewhere. Having said that, we stayed in the most haunted room and didn’t experience anything , if you’re over 6 feet tall I wouldn’t recommend the Four poster bed , I couldn’t stretch out as much as I’d have liked too but I was there for the experience and to go back in time and I’m really glad I did. Breakfast was amazing , I had the full English and didn’t leave a crumb. The bar/restaurant area when we stayed was empty… we had the place to ourselves, it just felt like home from home , some people may prefer a bit more atmosphere, I was happy to sit on the sofa and stare at the amazing wooden beams all around me wondering what secrets the walls hold. Overall , there is room for improvement in terms of cleanliness, bathrooms were a bit dated and scruffy… but at the same time you simply can’t ruin a building that amazing by turning it into a modern resort with shiney everything. Man up , and enjoy it for what it is. A piece of history you get to experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had room 5 at the front. Very noisy from taxi rank & general street noise. Cold as radiator not working and window wouldn't stay shut as restrictor fitted wrongly. Toilet reluctant to flush, towel rail disconnected from pipe, plug in sink ineffective, kettle too big to get under tap. Main room light dim, only one bedside light, not possible to read after dark. The restaurant isn't open in the evening. Staff were pleasant and helpful and did supply an electric heater after we complained about teh cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, excellent location and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every nice staff. Noce building with lots of history ohhh and ghosts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel really and staff are friendly. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy room although a bit hot and window didn't open far enough to get a breeze through
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brook Red Lion is a lovely old building, dating back to the 1400s...lots of wooden beamscand original features. But.... Firstly, it's right on the main high street, so it was noisy. There is a nightclub almost directly opposite (Trilogy) with music load music until 2:00am on Friday night. The windows are single glazed, so it was loud in the room right through, with little chance of sleep. And expect church bells to wake you at 7:00am. Next....the property is historic and has"wow factor". But it needs some love...it needs updating. The bed was too soft, and the room felt unloved....not dirty, but not clean to modern standards. Then....the breakfast should be a lot better. It was served buffet style, but the cooked food was cold and overcooked (very dry fried eggs, for example, which were inedible). Overall...I'd love to be more positive but it's really difficult. For the money it should be a lot better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025