Brook Red Lion Hotel, Parliament Suite

Great location with cheap parking a 5m walk (Osbourne street ncp) Breakfast was nice but all cheapest bulk bought ingredients. Room was basic and in dire need of TLC, and a fan. I get that it's an old Tudor building but the paintwork was tired with so many marks and scratches. The bathroom was cramped and unpleasant. The room was sweltering and just needed something to help air flow. I would never expect AC in an old building but a fan would be amazing. Staff were pleasant and helpful but as it is, it's over priced. You purely pay for the location. Bed was solid too, like rock hard

Beautiful historic beamed building enveloping whilst creating 'Red Lion Walk' that leads to Red Lion Square. You have to walk under & almost 'through' this stunning hotel,( found in the very centre of the town), to enter it via the staircase. The dining/ breakfast area with high heavily vaulted ceiling is impressivebut with so many beams throughout the building it is extremely dark and does make for a slightly oppressive feel. Clean & tidy rooms that do require modernisation and an injection of personality especially by today's standards. Nice bar area. Staff good & friendly. If you're looking to stay right in the centre of town you can't beat the Red Lion. Within minutes walk you have all the usual chain of stores you would expect to find and several bus stops directly opposite the hotel, also the taxi rank is right outside the hotel. Very handy if you are staying for a wedding taking place at the Town Hall opposite the Red Lion.