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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)
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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 AU$110
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Executive Room (Four Poster)

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

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 Twin 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 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Colchester, Brook Red Lion Hotel is in the city centre 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 Colchester Community Stadium or Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking.
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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
  • ‪wagamama - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Purple Dog - ‬3 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

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 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brook Red Lion Hotel on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$110.22, including 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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