Brook Red Lion Hotel

Inn
7.0
/10
Pleasant
316 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Richard

10.0
/ 10
I turned up early, and the friendly receptionist, chatted with me for ages. The room was sootless and when I checked in they had put a heater on to ensure the room wad warm. I will definitely return.

Spike

10.0
/ 10
Everyone very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was generous and I especially liked the tasty omelette and coffee.

Jude

10.0
/ 10
Very welcoming and I booked it 2 hours prior. Very helpful and couldn’t do enough for you. Totally recommend
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High Street, Colchester District, Essex, England, CO1 1DJ

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Near Colchester Town Hall
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General


Near Colchester Town Hall

Location


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.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Colchester Town Hall - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tymperleys Clock Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Lion Walk Church - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Xtreme Gaming - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Colchester Castle Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Colchester Natural History Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Firstsite - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Jumbo Water Tower - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Colchester Castle Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
The Minories Galleries - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Colchester Visitor Information Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Hollytrees Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Colchester Arts Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Mercury Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Headgate Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
London (SEN-Southend) - 67.7 km / 42.1 mi
Stansted Airport (STN) - 55.2 km / 34.3 mi

The preferred airport for Brook Red Lion Hotel is Stansted Airport (STN).

Facilities


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.

Business Facilities


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

Dining


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.

Rooms


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.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Banquet
  • Fireplace in lobby

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities

Transportation

  • Storage

Things to Do

  • Library

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Nearby Facilities

  • Laundry

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Brook Red Lion Hotel

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Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • 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).

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • 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.

Service Animals Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Events/parties allowed, Parking height restrictions apply, Contactless check-in is available, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Brook Red Lion Hotel
24
Number of floors in Brook Red Lion Hotel
2
Another facilities in Brook Red Lion Hotel
Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service, Multilingual staff, 24-hour Receptionist

Frequently asked question in Brook Red Lion Hotel

What are available facilities at Brook Red Lion Hotel?
There are top facilites at Brook Red Lion Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Brook Red Lion Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Brook Red Lion Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Brook Red Lion Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Brook Red Lion Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Brook Red Lion Hotel?
Brook Red Lion Hotel is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Brook Red Lion Hotel have?
Brook Red Lion Hotel has 2 floors.
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7.0
Pleasant
From 316 reviews
Cleanliness

7.2

Room Comfort

6.6

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Thomas
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Check in was straight forward. - Bathroom was not very clean - Urine on the toilet seat - Shower was boiling due to shower hose split and cold water escaping - Stained bed linen Would have been nice to have some bottled water in the room. Asked for an iron and was burnt so couldn’t use it. Had a room facing high street that was extremely noisy so had little sleep.
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Richard
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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I turned up early, and the friendly receptionist, chatted with me for ages. The room was sootless and when I checked in they had put a heater on to ensure the room wad warm. I will definitely return.
Edward
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Business and Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel's boiler was broken so no hot water.
Stuart
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Perfect
Teresa
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Friends and Family with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It is a lovely and clean hotel, but the boiler was not working properly so there was no central heating or hot water for a time. The staff made me welcome and as comfortable as they could with a heater and an extra duvet but for a long time I was cold and could not shower when I wanted to, unfortunately I spent more time in the room than planned! I will return but will be 100% better when the hotel and rooms are warm.
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James
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Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No Hot Water. Stained Bedding. Suspicious brown stain on wall. Room not ready for check in. Heating not working. Bed uncomfortable. Toilet seat loose. No one at reception on leaving to complain to. Not a stay I enjoyed I’m sorry to say.
albert
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Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Breakfast excellent Bar never open
Spike
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Everyone very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was generous and I especially liked the tasty omelette and coffee.
Angela
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Paul A.
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Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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Historic, excellent location and comfortable
Steven
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Every nice staff. Noce building with lots of history ohhh and ghosts
Sarah louise
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel really and staff are friendly. Would stay again
Caroline
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and comfy room although a bit hot and window didn't open far enough to get a breeze through
Ross
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The whole property needs a serious upgrade/renovation. Its history is very interesting but everything is shabby & worn. On arrival the person at reception had difficulty understanding English, obviously his 2nd language & we of course had trouble understanding him, although he had a very pleasant manner. We had an almost impossible climb to our room which although cleanish was very outdated with worn carpet with holes. The other staff we spoke to were helpful & kind. It would have helped to be given the town map & proper accurate car parking instruction on arrival. A one & a half star rating!
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Mark
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Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Deborah
8.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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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
Patrick
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A great location with easy access to the Castle, Park, Shops and transport. However, because our room was the front of the hotel,we found it very noisy both inside and fom the street outside. A nightclub directly opposite and a taxi rank outside. Not sure, but the rear rooms may be quieter. There is a cozy lounge and bar/restaurant, but doesn't seem to attract many clientell. Good value for the price.
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Heath
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Leisure with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Checked in and the room only had one small bed which you won’t fit 2 6foot lads in. Booked a twin room but that’s the only room available so didn’t stay and had to find other arrangement. Not easy on a Saturday night.
Anthony
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very central so walk to anywhere in the town. Quirky but very acceptable. Some people wouldn't like some aspects but good for one night. Would stay again. No parking but street parking lets you park 3 hours before 8pm and after 8am. Unfortunately I misread the signs and parked on a disabled. An extra £35!
Paul
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good value good location
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7.0
Pleasant
From 316 reviews
Cleanliness

7.2

Room Comfort

6.6

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Traveler Reviews Brook Red Lion Hotel

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Thomas
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Check in was straight forward. - Bathroom was not very clean - Urine on the toilet seat - Shower was boiling due to shower hose split and cold water escaping - Stained bed linen Would have been nice to have some bottled water in the room. Asked for an iron and was burnt so couldn’t use it. Had a room facing high street that was extremely noisy so had little sleep.
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Richard
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I turned up early, and the friendly receptionist, chatted with me for ages. The room was sootless and when I checked in they had put a heater on to ensure the room wad warm. I will definitely return.
Edward
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel's boiler was broken so no hot water.
Stuart
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Perfect
Teresa
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It is a lovely and clean hotel, but the boiler was not working properly so there was no central heating or hot water for a time. The staff made me welcome and as comfortable as they could with a heater and an extra duvet but for a long time I was cold and could not shower when I wanted to, unfortunately I spent more time in the room than planned! I will return but will be 100% better when the hotel and rooms are warm.
Read More
James
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
2.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No Hot Water. Stained Bedding. Suspicious brown stain on wall. Room not ready for check in. Heating not working. Bed uncomfortable. Toilet seat loose. No one at reception on leaving to complain to. Not a stay I enjoyed I’m sorry to say.
albert
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast excellent Bar never open
Spike
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everyone very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was generous and I especially liked the tasty omelette and coffee.
Angela
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Paul A.
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Historic, excellent location and comfortable
Steven
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Every nice staff. Noce building with lots of history ohhh and ghosts
Sarah louise
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel really and staff are friendly. Would stay again
Caroline
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and comfy room although a bit hot and window didn't open far enough to get a breeze through
Ross
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The whole property needs a serious upgrade/renovation. Its history is very interesting but everything is shabby & worn. On arrival the person at reception had difficulty understanding English, obviously his 2nd language & we of course had trouble understanding him, although he had a very pleasant manner. We had an almost impossible climb to our room which although cleanish was very outdated with worn carpet with holes. The other staff we spoke to were helpful & kind. It would have helped to be given the town map & proper accurate car parking instruction on arrival. A one & a half star rating!
Read More
Mark
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Deborah
8.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Patrick
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A great location with easy access to the Castle, Park, Shops and transport. However, because our room was the front of the hotel,we found it very noisy both inside and fom the street outside. A nightclub directly opposite and a taxi rank outside. Not sure, but the rear rooms may be quieter. There is a cozy lounge and bar/restaurant, but doesn't seem to attract many clientell. Good value for the price.
Read More
Heath
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Checked in and the room only had one small bed which you won’t fit 2 6foot lads in. Booked a twin room but that’s the only room available so didn’t stay and had to find other arrangement. Not easy on a Saturday night.
Anthony
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very central so walk to anywhere in the town. Quirky but very acceptable. Some people wouldn't like some aspects but good for one night. Would stay again. No parking but street parking lets you park 3 hours before 8pm and after 8am. Unfortunately I misread the signs and parked on a disabled. An extra £35!
Paul
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good value good location
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