Red Lion Hotel Colchester - England

The Red Lion Hotel Colchester is a historical building that dates all the way back to the 1400s. It is situated in the town of Colchester, one of England’s oldest towns. The hotel displays Tudor features, with exposed wooden beams and rich, warm fabrics. It provides a relaxing yet tasteful environment, and ideal base for exploring the area. It is also well connected to transportation options like the Stansted Airport and the main railway station. The hotel offers well appointed rooms, three conference rooms, and a delightful on site restaurant that provides a la carte menu. The hotel is also nearby many local attractions such as the Colchester Zoo, the Colchester Castle, the Beth Chatto Gardens, and many boutiques, and shops.

Number of Rooms: 24

The Parliament Restaurant is set in an old banqueting hall, with plush reds and timbered beams throughout, providing a warm, intimate environment to enjoy freshly prepared and locally sourced cuisine. It is open for breakfast or a mid morning snack and guests can choose from an a la carte or table d'hote menu. There is also a great historic bar full of period features.

The lobby area is Tudor in design with traditional beams.

Built in 1465 the hotel retains its original design of an old Coaching Inn. The exterior has a traditional Tudor frontage (as does the interior) and it is one of the oldest Inns in East Anglia and deserving of it's Grade I listed status.