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Address: 43 High Street, Colchester Col 1dj, Essex

Phone: 44-1206-577986

Fax: + 42 0 2575 35131

Category: 3 Star

Rooms: 24

Floors: 2

General Description: The Red Lion Hotel is an historical Grade 1 listed building (1465) located in the town centre of historic Colchester. The hotel is one of the oldest inns in East Anglia and has been described as a fine example of Tudor England.The hotel is located in the town centre and has excellent transport links to the M11, M25, Stansted Airport, Cambridge and Harwich. There are numerous shops nearby including well known chain stores and smaller, boutique-style shops. A quiet retreat from the modern world outside, the hotels Tudor features and warm red and gold fabrics provide a luxurious and relaxing environment in which to enjoy your stay. The old Banqueting Hall, which is now the Parliament Restaurant, has a remarkable beamed ceiling. The bedrooms are individually furnished with antiques and have a wealth of original exposed beams and wattle and daub walls. Please note that there is no car park attached to the hotel and the NCP car park is 5 minutes walk away. Parking in the NCP is £8.50 overnight and is to be paid directly at the NCP car park. We suggest that you stop in the loading area and off load your baggage into the hotel before parking. M25 junc 28, A12 - East Anglia and Chelmsford. Follow signs for Colchester, approx. 40-45 miles along the A12. Turn off to Colchester central, (exit after Colchester West).Continue 500 metres to a large roundabout and take 2nd exit (town centre).Continue to next roundabout and take 3rd exit (town centre). Follow this road until you reach the next roundabout and take 1st exit. Keep in right hand lane and bear right at first set of traffic lights. Drive up the hill straight on and turn left at lights at the top. This is the High Street and the hotel is 500 metres down on the right hand side next door to MandS. 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 £8.50 per overnight stay and must be paid directly at the NCP car park. We hope you enjoy your visit to the Red Lion Hotel. Whether you are visiting Colchester for business or leisure, you are guaranteed a peaceful sleep at the Red Lion Hotel, which is a great base to enjoy all that the town has to offer.<p><b>Location</b><br />The Red Lion Hotel is located in the heart of Colchester, East Anglia. Built in 1465 and positioned in the town centre of Britain's oldest recorded town, this property is one of the oldest inns in the area.</p> <p><b>Rooms</b><br />This property offers 24 individually furnished rooms that provide all the amenities guests would expect from a modern hotel, but with the added comfort of plush Tudor style interiors.</p> <p><b>Restaurant</b><br />Guests can enjoy a drink in the hotel bar or dine in the old Banqueting Hall, which is now the Parliament Restaurant. This restaurant serves excellent fare and provides a great place for guests to enjoy fine food in a relaxing ambience.</p> <p><b>General</b><br />The Red Lion Hotel offers comprehensive meeting and conference facilities, and the highly trained professional staff are available to make sure that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Flooded with natural daylight, these meeting rooms are ideal for small conferences, exhibitions, intimate cocktail parties and private dining.</p> With its central location, Red Lion Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Colchester. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. This Colchester accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class. This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Colchester, making it a distinct accommodation. To proceed with this reservation at the Red Lion Hotel, please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.

Hotel Amenities: Conference facilities, Faxing facilities, Parking, Restaurant, Room service, Banquet facilities, Cocktail bar

Room Amenities: Hair dryer, Iron and Board, Private bathroom / Ensuite, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone, Television

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