Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Bathroom
Lounge
Lounge
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7LX
  • Festival Place
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Anvil
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Milestones Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Signature Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Basingstoke

A stay at Red Lion Hotel places you in the heart of Basingstoke, steps from Wote Street Willy and 2 minutes by foot from Willis Museum. .This hotel is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from South Downs National Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from The Anvil.

What's nearby

  • Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Festival Place - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Anvil - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Milestones Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Basingstoke Leisure Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Basingstoke Station - 9 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Maidenhead Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Olive House Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kokoro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tea Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel

Georgian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Red Lion Hotel offers 60 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Georgian hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Red Lion Basingstoke
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Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 992 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 992 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 992 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 992 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 992 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

RENE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast and free onsite parking , good value in central location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Investment needed

Could do with a cash injection
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senthil Kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant value.

We stayed the night when attending a show at the Anvil. The hotel was convenient for the town centre restaurants and the theatre. The hotel has free parking. Our room was spotless and clearly recently renovated. Other rooms had workmen replacing bathrooms, so the hotel Is being smartened up. The bed was comfortable, and the room warm. Reception staff were helpful. Overall, for the price we paid, it was excellent value for money and we will definately use again. We didnt stay for breakfast, so cant comment on food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really handy for events at the Anvil theatre or for shopping in the center. Rooms are fine and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Nice hotel very pleasant staff at reception. No trouble checking in. Room was pleasant, warm anf comfortable for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fine but poor shower

Room fine but shower was pretty run down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley Ferrer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very basic hotel

It was good in a way but the hotel is very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing friendly staff and comfortable clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cool place comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice friendly hotel

Lovely hotel friendly staff. Room very spacious and comfortable. Location great parked in hotel carpark and could walk into town for food and drinks Short walk to The Anvil where we went to a show. Would book.again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macala

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always have a nice time at this hotel, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were helpful. Rooms pleasent and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Red Lion Basingstoke

I stayed here for one night and chose this hotel for its location. The hotel check in was quick and easy. The room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom spotless. The hotel messaged me in advance of my stay to explain as it’s a town centre hotel it may be noisy but I found it very quiet. The breakfast was ok, I chose the cooked breakfast and there was a range of items you can choose from along with a cold buffet. Very good priced hotel, with parking and clean and comfortable stay. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel does what it says on the tin! It’s right in the centre and close to pubs and restaurants. You are warned about mouse from the surrounding area, but we stayed in room 32 on third floor and wasn’t disturbed. Tea & Coffee in room. Hairdryer on request. Free car parking. Very dated. Poor lighting in room. No sockets by bed. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Berwick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is the second time I have stayed here while on business, the staff are so friendly, the room is nice and spacious and bathroom nice and clean. Location is great with a short walk to restaurants and cafes and also the large shopping centre and train station also a easy walk. My only suggestion would be a mini fridge in the room and also laundry facility would be a nice to have. The free parking is also very handy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful place - filthy and poor service !

Avoid this place like the plague ! Found someone’s toenail clippings in the bathroom - also excrement on the bathroom wall ! Shower didn’t drain as it was filthy with dirt and hair ! Hair all over the carpet ! Addressed with management and promised full refund - then reneged on it ! Keep away from place unless you can put up with filth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saphire

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025