the brook red lion hotel lies in high street colchester, the street has restricted car access but if you park your car in the npc parking building in osborne street in colchester you have to take the yellow token back to the hotel and then you pay 4.50 £ per 24 hours instead of 8 £. when you leave your... More

If you want neatly grouted tiles, power showers and fluffy towels go somewhere else and be dull and unappreciative there! If you want the unique Colchester experience then here it is. It's character begins with limed oak panels, creaky sloping floors and much talk of hauntings. Your now within walking distance of Colchester's splendid mix of unique classy shops, bars... More

We had a two night stay here and enjoyed every minute. Perfectly situated for shops and restaurants. We stayed in the four poster bed room and we were very comfortable. It is full of history and character and quite a unique place to stay. The staff were very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. We were a bit... More

My husband and I went here using a groupon voucher on arrival we where told to go through to the restaurant by a friendly receptionist. On entering the restaurant there was no greeting and we had to go up to a waitress and ask what to do she replied you can sit at any table you like, we found ourselves... More

superb old inn in the centre of town. walking distance to everything. really excellent rooms ( if small in newer rear wing) which are well appointed. good room service and afternoon tea in lounge is a delight. good price if you catch an offer, and really good bars adjacent.

My partner booked this hotel without consulting me and then I read the comments on tripadvisor so I was prepared for disappointment. We arrived by train and the hotel was centrally located so we walked there. Parts of the hotel are very very old. We were given our room and it was a very basic twin and we'd asked for... More

The staff were great but they were the only good thing about the hotel.The food was overpriced and substandard..To cook a soft fried or poached egg was not in their skill levels even after asking for soft poached eggs I got hard ones.. The slow roast pork was swimming in grease and upset my stomach .Didn't receive a decent breakfast... More

Firstly the staff are fantastic and the hotel is full of character but bathrooms in desperate need of updating. We stayed over on one of the coldest nights of the year so were not happy to have no heating in bathroom when we got up in the morning. I know it's an old old old hotel but people expect some... More

I stayed at this hotel for one night when travelling for work. The location is very central which is good. The wattle and daub building itself is very old and cites its dining room as being the site of Oliver Cromwell's first parliament. However the rooms are very outdated and the hotel badly needs to be refurbished. The common areas... More