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Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)
Front of property
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7LX
  • Place, Wote Street Willy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Festival Place
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Anvil
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Basingstoke

Red Lion Hotel puts you in the heart of Basingstoke, within steps of Wote Street Willy and Willis Museum. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Basingstoke hotel include Festival Place and 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

  • ‪The Maidenhead Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Afrizi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poppins - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Georgian Basingstoke hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1700
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Red Lion Hotel offers 60 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Red Lion Hotel?

Red Lion Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Red Lion Hotel?

Yep, Red Lion Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Red Lion Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers love the cooked-to-order breakfast here! Served weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10:00 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Red Lion Hotel?

No, Red Lion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Red Lion Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Red Lion Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Freda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean comfy beds and soft white towels in the bathroom

8/10 Good

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , breakfast was excellent and the staff are all so friendly . Really enjoyed our stay apart from the drunken party on Tuesday evening who woke us up . The night porter came up straight away and sorted .ww will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Last 4 stays, all different rooms. None of them with good mattresses. Didnt sleep well this time
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff were excellent - a particular thank you to Beth whose customer service was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
It did the job - was a good location for our trip. Price reflect what you get but thought was good value for that.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY, Basingstoke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm spacious disabled room with excellent wet room. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bethany st Front desk was very helpful in guiding me to restaurants and knowledge of area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Room clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once again, everything was excellent. I don't ask much, just a clean room and a good night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Well located in the centre of town, with easy access to shops and eateries (although subject to some night-lie noise). Reception was efficient and friendly. Our double room on the first floor was no better than average; although clean, the overall feel of the corridors and room was rather tired, with scuffed paintwork, stained carpets and uneven laminate. The room size was fine, with a small TV, coffee making facilities and a decent sized bathroom. However, the bath panel was cracked, paintwork shabby, dripping tap, shower controls that didn't work, stained sink and bath-tub and an erratic toilet flush (towels were nice, though!) Breakfast was excellent, with a well stocked buffet of hot food, juices, fruit and pastries, with friendly service and the option to have freshly cooked poached or fried eggs (in addition to the scrambled eggs on the buffet). So, to summarise: Pro's: friendly staff, on-site parking, breakfast, location Cons : tired decor, sub-standard bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, comfy bed and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like to stay in the Red Lion when I visit the Anvil theatre. I have never been disappointed. Clean, comfortable and ideal for my needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025