Red Lion Hotel

43 High Street

Colchester, GB

Rating: 3 Stars

Full of character with its charming Tudor style interior and exterior. The Red Lion Hotel is located in the town centre of historic Colchester. The hotel is an historical Grade I listed building and has been described as a fine example of Tudor England. The old banqueting Hall, which is now the parliament Restaurant, has a remarkable beamed ceiling. Some bedrooms are furnished with antiques and have a wealth of original exposed beams and wattle and daub walls. The Red Lion provides the perfect retreat from the modern world outside.

Room Information

Double/DBL

One double bed Tea and coffee making facilities Tastefully decorated room with one double bed and tea and coffee making facilities as well as complimentry fruit and mineral water in all rooms.

Single/SGL

One single bed Coffee and tea making facilities Tastefully decorated room with one single bed and complimentary mineral water and fruit as well as tea and coffe making facilities in all rooms.

Twin/TWN

Two single beds Tea and coffee making faclities Tastefully decorated rooms with two single beds and tea and coffee making facilities as well as complimentry mineral water and fruit.

Directions

From the M25 take Junction 12 onto the A12 signposted to East Anglia. Follow signs to Colchester (approx 40 miles). Take Colchester Central turnoff (A133) to roundabout taking the second exit towards town centre and at the next round about take the third exit to the town centre. At the next round about take the second exit and continue to the traffic lights where you will turn right going up to the top of the hill where you will bear left onto the High Street where the Red Lion is half way up on your right. PLEASE NOTE: The Red Lion Hotel does not have its own car park, (these were not required in c1465!). We recommend that you initially park in the loading bay outside the hotel, take your luggage up to reception and check-in. The nearby NCP car park is PS8.50 per overnight stay & must be paid directly at the NCP car park. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Red Lion Hotel.

Restaurants

Restaurant / Dining Information

Parliament Restaurant - fine dining in elegant Tudor surrounds.

Area Attractions

The Red Lion is a great location to visit the surrounding areas of picturesque Colchester. This historic town offers visitors a plethora of places of interest coupled with restaurants and bars making Colchester an ideal getaway destination. Flatford Mill, the inspiration for John Constables Hay Wain Colchester Castle and Gardens Colchester Zoo, Roller World and Leisure World The Dutch Quarter Ghost Walks guided trails for groups featuring the towns most haunted sites are available every week Central London only 55 minutes away by rail.