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Standard Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed
1 Twin Bed
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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
1 Queen Bed
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Executive Room (Four Poster)
1 King Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable inn with business center and 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

A stay at Brook Red Lion Hotel places you in the heart of Colchester, steps from Colchester Town Hall and Tymperleys Clock Museum. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Xtreme Gaming and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Colchester Castle Museum.

Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional amenities at this Tudor inn include a fireplace in the lobby and a banquet hall.

Grab a bite to eat at The Parliament Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 24
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1465
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
  • Distance from property (ft) 1640
  • Distance from property (metres) 500
  • Coin laundry nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

Brook Red Lion Hotel offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Colchester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Alarm clock
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Pay films
  • High-speed internet access
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower only
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Bed sheets not available

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

The Parliament Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Events/parties allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Online Penalty Collection

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Brook Red Lion
  • Brook Red Lion Colchester
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  • Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester, Essex
  • Colchester Red Lion
  • Red Lion Colchester
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We should mention

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.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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