Inn in Colchester
3-Star Inn
Reasons to book
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Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this inn
Located in the town center of Colchester, the Grade I-listed Brook Red Lion Hotel is 1.5 miles from the Merville Barracks and 2 miles from the University of Essex.
Amenities
Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Colchester
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
The hotel was extremely well maintained, in a great location for the town centre and not too far from transport options. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful
The rooms were a bit warm, however there was a fan in the room
7 / 10Good·Sep 2026
Lots of character and loved my room. Bed was really comfortable. Staff very friendly. Great location. Good value for money
A little run down. Shower was faulty but immediately offered a different room.Would stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
The atmosphere the decorations the theme everything I’m still processing that I was there
The nothing i disliked abt it other than not being able to stay longer
6 / 10Average·Aug 2026
location
room was spacious
shower (needs fixing onto wall)
breakfast
$$$$
6.7Average
(1,089 Ratings)
"The hotel was extremely well maintained, in a great location for the town centre and not too far from transport options. Rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful"
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