Title: Brook Red Lion Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Brook Red Lion Hotel Travelers find comfort in the Brook Red Lion Hotel's welcoming library, where they can curl up with a book or enjoy conversation at The Parliament Restaurant ## Photo gallery for Brook Red Lion Hotel ![Executive Room (Four Poster) - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/0fbde0af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/f4cf623e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily English breakfast (GBP 10 per person) - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/65e2f0e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/0f64c309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Brook Red Lion Hotel (Colchester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/55029bd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the heart of a shopping district, the Brook Red Lion Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with a cozy fireplace and library. Enjoy helpful staff, in-room WiFi, meals from breakfast to dinner at The Parliament Restaurant, a relaxing bar, and banquet halls for gatherings. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 18 - Jan. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 19 - Jan. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 23 - Jan. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=900905&PinnedHotelID=900905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Executive Room (Four Poster) ![Executive Room (Four Poster)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/0fbde0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room (Four Poster) ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower Bathrobes Hair dryer Free bottled water - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed ![Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/08ccdfeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed 8.0 Very good 11 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Desk - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed ![Standard Room, 1 Single Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/a34acacc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901000/900905/08ccdfeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 7.0 Good 9 reviews ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Electric kettle Coffee/tea maker Desk - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Colchester travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester.dx4609) [View more Inns in Colchester](https://www.expedia.ca/Colchester-Inns.d4609-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.88960%2C0.89965&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6_Xnp_1kUnnC0Ly9RqhENQ691p4=) High Street, Colchester, England, CO1 1DJ ### What's nearby - Colchester Castle Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Colchester Town Hall \- 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Colchester Castle Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Xtreme Gaming \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Mercury Theatre \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km ### Getting around - Colchester Town Station - 8 min walk - Stansted Airport (STN) - 59 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk - ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bill's Colchester Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪wagamama - ‬1 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn in a shopping district You can look forward to a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby at Brook Red Lion Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Parliament Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - English breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage - Multilingual staff, laundry services, and wedding services - Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. 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Jan 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=3605411&PinnedHotelID=3605411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Height restrictions apply for onsite parking - Offsite parking available (GBP 4.50 per night) ### Food and drink - Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - The Parliament Restaurant ### Things to do - Library ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - Business center - Meeting rooms ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1465 - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed - Tudor architecture ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV - Pay movies ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Heating - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person - Nearby parking fee: GBP 4.50 per night (1640 ft away) - Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Parties and events are allowed on site Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation Parking height restrictions apply This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Brook Red Lion Brook Red Lion Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester, Essex Colchester Red Lion Red Lion Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn Brook Red Lion Hotel Colchester Brook Red Lion Hotel Inn Colchester ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Brook Red Lion Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Brook Red Lion Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Brook Red Lion Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Brook Red Lion Hotel? ### Where is Brook Red Lion Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Brook Red Lion Hotel Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 104 6 - Okay 72 4 - Poor 45 2 - Terrible 36 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul A. Sep 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Historic, excellent location and comfortable ##### Paul A. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah louise Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel really and staff are friendly. Would stay again ##### Sarah louise Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good value good location ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven Sep 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Every nice staff. Noce building with lots of history ohhh and ghosts ##### Steven Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Caroline Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and comfy room although a bit hot and window didn't open far enough to get a breeze through ##### Caroline Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen Jun 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Great stay!! Excellent for transport links, shopping and dining ##### Kathleen Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kamran Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My great thanks goes to helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast was very good. Location of the hotel for me was excellent. ##### Kamran Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our bed was very comfortable, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was great, We would recommend for a stay in Colchester as it is in the centre of town. Perfect for shopping, attractions i.e. the castle, theatre and pubs and restaurants etc. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Angela Sep 26, 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities We had room 5 at the front. Very noisy from taxi rank & general street noise. Cold as radiator not working and window wouldn't stay shut as restrictor fitted wrongly. Toilet reluctant to flush, towel rail disconnected from pipe, plug in sink ineffective, kettle too big to get under tap. Main room light dim, only one bedside light, not possible to read after dark. The restaurant isn't open in the evening. Staff were pleasant and helpful and did supply an electric heater after we complained about teh cold. ##### Angela Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location and great value. Amazing cooked breakfast. Highly recommend ##### Wendy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ross Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The whole property needs a serious upgrade/renovation. Its history is very interesting but everything is shabby & worn. On arrival the person at reception had difficulty understanding English, obviously his 2nd language & we of course had trouble understanding him, although he had a very pleasant manner. We had an almost impossible climb to our room which although cleanish was very outdated with worn carpet with holes. The other staff we spoke to were helpful & kind. It would have helped to be given the town map & proper accurate car parking instruction on arrival. A one & a half star rating! ##### Ross Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Craig Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Hot water fluctuated. Central location handy for walking about town. Staff helpful, especially at breakfast which was filling. ##### Craig Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dee Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a lovely night stay! The room was clean and comfortable and the location was fantastic after a night out in Colchester. The breakfast had good options and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended! ##### Dee Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Easy access to shops etc on foot, taxi & bus service within walking distance from hotel ##### Gary Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rune Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A historical hotel from 1400 with large rooms , staff who all care about their job and the place they work, reasonable rates, tasty breakfast and a 100s of years old ghost to go with it . Hidden secret in Colchester in the middle of town, would definitely come back ! ##### Rune Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kaj Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Amenities Old and quirky, but with an enormous amount of charm, and a great staff 😊 and an amazing history ##### Kaj Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephen Aug 28, 2024 Very old staff were very nice, room could have been a bit cleaner. ##### Stephen Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin Feb 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities They hosted us as part of a wedding party and it was very special. Everything from staff to food to charm was excellent. My only complaint would be about cleanliness of the shower, and water temp issues - but the latter is what one expects in a very old building. ##### Robin Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUSANNA Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Brilliant staff! The staff are really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great value for money and nothing was too much trouble. Only issue we had was that the window wouldn't stay open and because it was very warm in the room we had to place a drawer in position to wedge the window open a little to get some air into the room, but otherwise it was clean a great pit stop for what we wanted. ##### SUSANNA Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Robin Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities My daughter stayed here rather than me. Good location but room was old with hole in wall so could clearly hear guest in next room talking on phone. Also bed leaned to the side. Breakfast OK and staff friendly. ##### Robin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malachy Apr 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The ambiance of the hotel was very welcoming and it was what it said, a Tudor building. It was what we wanted, Quirky. All the staff were excellent, friendly and most helpful. The only negative was that the street outside was very noisy at night but that is not the fault of the hotel as we were in the centre of Colchester. Over all it was a very positive experience. ##### Malachy Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Greg Jan 21, 2024 Liked: Staff & service It's a very old property and a bit run down in places but has lots of character. The staff were very helpful and considerate allocating me a quieter room. It was a cold night but the hotel was heated well. The bathroom and bed was ok, but there was only a small TV in the room. The breakfast options were a bit limited but the cooked breakfast was reasonably good. Overall a good stay and at a reasonable price. ##### Greg Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marie Apr 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service It as a beautiful 1400 Grade 1-listed building, which was great, but I had problems with the shower. In my initial room the water was lukewarm at best. I was moved to another where the water was hot but the shower was weak. The staff were excellent and the breakfast was good. They had soya milk for my coffee. ##### Marie Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Shaun Aug 28, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Run down, extremely rude staff, shower didn’t work, cigarette butts on window cull. Very dated decor, bathroom dirty. Could hear room next door crystal clear. Good job it’s not on hotel inspector.would not recommend to my worse enemy ##### Shaun Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A lovely pub hotel in a top spot in Colchester Ours was a one nighter. We were greeted with an amazing front of house staff member called Angela who couldn’t do enough for us, even helped us to secure our luggage as we had arrived early. The other front of house staff were fantastic as was our breakfast host who provide us with a top notch breakfast and gluten free options. The Red Lion is an amazing pub to stay in. it’s ancient history just adds buckets to its charm. None of its walls are straight. As for value for money it is a steal at what paid. As for Colchester, it should be called Cool Chester, it’s a wonderful, vibrant city that has just so much to offer. We liked it better than York, and we did really like York. It’s a very old easy to walk around hub of ancient treasure and fun. ##### Nick Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Holiday Inn Express Hamilton by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hamilton.h1889137.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonkle House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wishaw-Hotels-Bonkle-House.h15996183.Hotel-Information) > > [Unique Luxury Escapes](https://www.expedia.ca/Diss-Hotels-Unique-Luxury-Escapes.h29745570.Hotel-Information) > > [Windermere Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Windermere-Manor-Hotel.h22280374.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Gatwick Airport Central](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Travelodge-Gatwick-Airport-Central.h10160516.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Peterborough-Marriott-Hotel.h691233.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Peterborough.h2254377.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pearl Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-The-Pearl-Hotel.h6335144.Hotel-Information) > > [The Manor House](https://www.expedia.ca/Scarborough-Hotels-The-Manor-House.h44509462.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Hamilton-Park.h33810078.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Peterborough by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Peterborough.h281577.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Peterborough.h2928593.Hotel-Information) > > [No Man's Fort](https://www.expedia.ca/Portsmouth-Hotels-No-Mans-Fort.h11536410.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Northampton](https://www.expedia.ca/Northampton-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Northampton-Town-Centre.h12543.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Milton Keynes](https://www.expedia.ca/Milton-Keynes-Hotels-Novotel-Milton-Keynes.h892420.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Pennyhill Park Hotel And Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Bagshot-Hotels-Pennyhill-Park-Hotel-And-Spa.h517256.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson BLU Hotel Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Radisson-BLU-Hotel-Durham.h2226171.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Heated indoor pool & spa, countryside holiday cottage near the beach & park](https://www.expedia.ca/Hastings-Hotels-Heated-Indoor-Pool-Spa.h18971402.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Lumley Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Chester-Le-Street-Hotels-Lumley-Castle-Hotel.h175571.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Signature London Gatwick Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Crawley-Hotels-Sandman-Signature-London-Gatwick-Hotel.h6579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Harlow Hotel By AccorHotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Harlow-Hotels-The-Harlow-Hotel-By-AccorHotels.h950.Hotel-Information) > > [Pinewood Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Ibstock-Hotels-Pinewood-Lodge.h17183221.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crown hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Woodbridge-Hotels-The-Crown-Hotel.h520172.Hotel-Information)