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The Red Lion HotelHotel
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| General: | Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly | |
| Services: | Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN |
Area information
Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town and was the country’s first Roman capital. Today it is a thriving centre, full of attractions for residents, visitors and businesses. It has a unique place in Britain's history and is set for an exciting future.
Things to see and do include: Flatford Mill, the inspiration for John Constable's Hay Wain; Colchester Castle and Gardens; Colchester Zoo; Roller World; Leisure World and the Dutch Quarter.
Ghost Walks are available every week with guided tours of the town's most haunted sites. Another attraction in the town is oyster farming. The first charter of 1189 confirmed Colchester's legal rights over the River Colne and the oyster fishery. Colchester oysters are still famous today.
Slightly further afield, central London is only 55 minutes away by rail, with trains running regularly to London Liverpool Street.
Things to see and do include: Flatford Mill, the inspiration for John Constable's Hay Wain; Colchester Castle and Gardens; Colchester Zoo; Roller World; Leisure World and the Dutch Quarter.
Ghost Walks are available every week with guided tours of the town's most haunted sites. Another attraction in the town is oyster farming. The first charter of 1189 confirmed Colchester's legal rights over the River Colne and the oyster fishery. Colchester oysters are still famous today.
Slightly further afield, central London is only 55 minutes away by rail, with trains running regularly to London Liverpool Street.
Travel information
By Air:
The hotel is approximately 30 miles (50 km) from London Stansted Airport.
By Car:
- Take the A12 to Colchester via the M11 or M25.
- Follow signs to the city centre, which bring you to the High Street, where the hotel is located.
Parking:
Please note that there is no car park attached to the hotel, however there is an NCP public car park only 5 minutes’ walk away; parking is available here at an additional cost, paid directly to the NCP car park. The hotel suggests that you stop in the loading area outside the hotel and offload your baggage first. Prior to your stay, The Red Lion can send you full directions to the car park, which is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
By Rail:
Colchester North railway station is just 3 miles (5 km) from the hotel. Taxis are available from just outside the station
By Ferry:
Harwich International Port is just 13 miles (20 km) away and offers regular ferry services to the Hook of Holland (Hoek van Holland) in the Netherlands and Esbjerg in Denmark.
The hotel is approximately 30 miles (50 km) from London Stansted Airport.
By Car:
- Take the A12 to Colchester via the M11 or M25.
- Follow signs to the city centre, which bring you to the High Street, where the hotel is located.
Parking:
Please note that there is no car park attached to the hotel, however there is an NCP public car park only 5 minutes’ walk away; parking is available here at an additional cost, paid directly to the NCP car park. The hotel suggests that you stop in the loading area outside the hotel and offload your baggage first. Prior to your stay, The Red Lion can send you full directions to the car park, which is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
By Rail:
Colchester North railway station is just 3 miles (5 km) from the hotel. Taxis are available from just outside the station
By Ferry:
Harwich International Port is just 13 miles (20 km) away and offers regular ferry services to the Hook of Holland (Hoek van Holland) in the Netherlands and Esbjerg in Denmark.
Important information
Group Bookings:
Please note that for group bookings of 10 rooms or more, special terms apply. For group bookings, cancellations must be made at least 28 days before the date of arrival and full prepayment must be made 28 days prior to the arrival date.
Please note that for group bookings of 10 rooms or more, special terms apply. For group bookings, cancellations must be made at least 28 days before the date of arrival and full prepayment must be made 28 days prior to the arrival date.
Hotel Policies
| Check In: | 14:00 | |
| Check Out: | 11:00 | |
| Cancellation Policy: | Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 3 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. Groups: When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours. Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and costs GBP 10.00 per 24 hours. Meal Plan: Full English breakfast costs GBP 12.95 per person. Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8.50 per day. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival. |
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| Accepted credit cards: | American Express, Diners Club, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Visa |
