Brook Red Lion Hotel, Colchester

The Red Lion Hotel was built in 1465 and is in the centre of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. The historical building has original Tudor features, including wooden beams.

The Red Lion Hotel is one of the oldest inns in the area. The individually decorated en suite rooms mix traditional charm with modern comforts, including TVs, radios, trouser presses and tea/coffee.

The Red Lion's old banqueting hall is now the Parliament Restaurant. The restaurant offers classic dishes and still has the original wood-beamed ceiling. There is also a bar and 24-hour room service is available.

The hotel is a short walk from the shops and Colchester Town Rail Station is 500 metres away.

Parking is available at an additional cost in the public car park 700 metres away.

General

• 24-Hour Front Desk,
• Bar,
• Gay Friendly,
• Heating,
• Luggage Storage,
• Newspapers,
• Non-Smoking Rooms,
• Parking,
• Restaurant.

Services

• Breakfast in the Room,
• Bridal Suite,
• Dry Cleaning,
• Fax/Photocopying,
• Internet Services,
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
• Packed Lunches,
• Room Service,
• Shoe Shine,
• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Check In / Check Out

• You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
• You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Public parking is possible at a location nearby and costs GBP 8.50 per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours. Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours.

Deposit

No deposit will be charged.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 3 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Payment - We accept

• Visa,
• Maestro,
• American Express,
• Master Card,
• Diners Card.