Rating : 3 stars
Size : 24 rooms
Currency : GBP

• Restaurant
• Bar
• 24-Hour Front Desk
• Newspapers
• Heating
• Luggage Storage
• Gay Friendly

• Room Service
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities
• Breakfast in the Room
• Internet Services
• Shoe Shine
• Packed Lunches
• Fax/Photocopying
• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

High Street
CO1 1DJ Colchester

Colchester is Britain's oldest recorded town and was its 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 include: Flatford Mill, the inspiration for John Constable's 'Hay Wain'. Colchester Castle and Gardens. Colchester Zoo, Roller World and Leisure World. The Dutch Quarter. Ghost Walks - guided trails for groups featuring the town's most haunted sites are available every week. 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. Central London is only 55 minutes away by rail.

By Road: - Take the A12 to Colchester via the M11 or M25. - Follow signs to the city centre which brings you to the high street. Parking: Please note that there is no car park attached to the hotel, however there is an NCP car park only 5 minutes walk away (at an additional cost, paid directly at the NCP car park). The hotel suggest 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 services are located 4.8 km (3 miles) from the hotel and taxis are readily available. By Air: Stansted is the nearest airport (48.2 km / 30 miles). Buses and taxis are readily available, as is the rail network which is linked to Colchester. By Sea: Harwich is located a short drive away (20 km / 12.4 miles), where links to the continent can be found.