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Red Lion Hotel

Hotel in Colchester

Hotel★★★3-star★ 3.7 (439 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 17 attractions within walking distance

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About

Red Lion Hotel is a hotel to stay in Colchester. It sits close to St. Martin and Scheregate, about 0.5 km from Colchester Town. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 3.7/5 across 439 guest reviews.

Notable stay

Grade I listed building

What guests mention

friendly staff3cleanliness2location2breakfast & food2value for money2

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

24h receptionBarLaundryParkingPet friendlyRestaurantSpa & wellnessFree Wi-FiWorkspace / desk

Best for

Remote-work friendly

wi-fi listed · workspace or desk listed · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • St. Martin0.2 km
  • Scheregate0.2 km
  • Colchester Castle0.2 km
  • Original Art Shop0.2 km
  • MP Gallery0.2 km
  • The Lawrence Walker Gallery0.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 113 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 5 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Wormingford Glider Field — 9.4 km
Nearest station
Colchester Town — 0.5 km
Nearest beach
Weymarks Beach — 15.8 km
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
GBP
Power
Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Red Lion Hotel?

From Red Lion Hotel, the nearest station, Colchester Town, is about 0.5 km away; Wormingford Glider Field is around 9.4 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Red Lion Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Weymarks Beach, is about 15.8 km from Red Lion Hotel in a straight line.

Does Red Lion Hotel have wifi, parking?

Yes — Red Lion Hotel offers 24h reception, bar, laundry, parking, pet friendly, restaurant, spa & wellness, free wi-fi, workspace / desk.

How is Red Lion Hotel rated?

Red Lion Hotel scores 3.7 out of 5 across 439 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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