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Brook Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find comfort in the Brook Red Lion Hotel's welcoming library, where they can curl up with a book or enjoy conversation at The Parliament Restaurant

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 221
AED 265 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

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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
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

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Exceptional
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Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Colchester, Brook Red Lion Hotel is in the city center 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 with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking. Visit our Colchester travel guide
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High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1DJ

What's nearby

  • Colchester Castle Park featuring a park and heritage architecture
    Colchester Castle Park
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester showing heritage architecture
    Colchester Town Hall
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Colchester featuring theater scenes and a city
    Mercury Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colchester Castle Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Xtreme Gaming
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Colchester Town Station
    8 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Wise Monkeys
    2 min walk
  • The Purple Dog
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Black Sheep Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Other Monkey Tap Room
    3 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 the lobby 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 center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1465
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies

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 available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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

Property payment types

Important information

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.

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 elevators
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 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brook Red Lion Hotel on 15 March 2026 start from AED 221, 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Brook Red Lion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Colchester, this inn is steps 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

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Spike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was generous and I especially liked the tasty omelette and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

albert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast excellent Bar never open
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay!! Excellent for transport links, shopping and dining
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My great thanks goes to helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast was very good. Location of the hotel for me was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great, We would recommend for a stay in Colchester as it is in the centre of town. Perfect for shopping, attractions i.e. the castle, theatre and pubs and restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great value. Amazing cooked breakfast. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely night stay! The room was clean and comfortable and the location was fantastic after a night out in Colchester. The breakfast had good options and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to shops etc on foot, taxi & bus service within walking distance from hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Ross

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They hosted us as part of a wedding party and it was very special. Everything from staff to food to charm was excellent. My only complaint would be about cleanliness of the shower, and water temp issues - but the latter is what one expects in a very old building.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Malachy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ambiance of the hotel was very welcoming and it was what it said, a Tudor building. It was what we wanted, Quirky. All the staff were excellent, friendly and most helpful. The only negative was that the street outside was very noisy at night but that is not the fault of the hotel as we were in the centre of Colchester. Over all it was a very positive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
It's a very old property and a bit run down in places but has lots of character. The staff were very helpful and considerate allocating me a quieter room. It was a cold night but the hotel was heated well. The bathroom and bed was ok, but there was only a small TV in the room. The breakfast options were a bit limited but the cooked breakfast was reasonably good. Overall a good stay and at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024