In Colchester town centre, the historic Red Lion Hotel dates from 1465. It is close to shops and has excellent links to the M11, M25, Stansted Airport, Cambridge and Harwich.

Each quiet, relaxing en suite room has antiques, exposed beams, Wi-Fi and an individual style.

The Grade I listed Red Lion is one of the oldest inns in East Anglia and has been described as 'a fine example of Tudor England'. Parliament Restaurant, with its beamed ceiling, was once a banqueting hall.

Hotel Facilities

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.

Hotel Policies
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.

Extra Charges
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 10 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, Master Card, American Express, Diners Card.

Directions to Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester
By Air: The hotel is approximately 30 miles (50 km) from London Stansted Airport. By Car: - Take the A12 to Colchester via the M11 or M25. - Follow signs to the city centre, which bring you to the High Street, where the hotel is located. Parking: Please note that there is no car park attached to the hotel, however there is an NCP public car park only 5 minutes' walk away; parking is available here at an additional cost, paid directly to the NCP car park. The hotel suggests that you stop in the loading area outside the hotel and offload your baggage first. Prior to your stay, The Red Lion can send you full directions to the car park, which is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel. By Rail: Colchester North railway station is just 3 miles (5 km) from the hotel. Taxis are available from just outside the station By Ferry: Harwich International Port is just 13 miles (20 km) away and offers regular ferry services to the Hook of Holland (Hoek van Holland) in the Netherlands and Esbjerg in Denmark.