The Red Lion

Property class: 3

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An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, a door with a sign, and a window with curtains.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.
A dining table with various dishes, including fish, steak, and salads, suggesting a restaurant setting.
A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a skylight, floral wallpaper, and a bed with patterned bedding.
An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and blue umbrellas, surrounded by brick buildings with graffiti art.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

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640 High Rd Leytonstone, London, England, E11 3AA
  • Place, Leytonstone Leisure Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Wanstead Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Leyton Leisure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

London

At The Red Lion, you'll be 9.6 km (6 mi) from The Arena and 10.4 km (6.4 mi) from Tower of London. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Waltham Forest hotel include Borough Market and Tower Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Leytonstone & District Ex-Servicemens Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Leytonstone Leisure Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wanstead Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Leyton Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Breyer Group Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Leytonstone Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Leytonstone High Road Overground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Walnut Tree (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Perky Blenders - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Back To Ours - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Calamity Tank - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Red Lion

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star London hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Saturday:
  • Public bath

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Red Lion Hotel

The Red Lion London

The Red Lion Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Red Lion?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

As of 11 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on 14 Sept 2026 start from AU$152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes The Red Lion a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Red Lion.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Red Lion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Red Lion?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room in a great place. Shane they don’t do breakfast but hey…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy and quiet, and the food at the pub was great and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, fantatsic value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, lovely clean, well presented rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great hotel

Great little hotel had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Lovely stay

Fab staff - perfect location for visiting friends. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfortable stay, pub food very good, very easy to access by tube, has a very good two nights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy beds! I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to transport, fab staff and buzzing atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely stay in a beautiful room. Very comfy bed! Check in and oit was super quick, easy snd friendly and as a solo female traveller I felt very safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic find this was ! Next to the tube so easy to get to theatre and King’s Cross station. The pub is huge, taking the bottom floor with a mixture of indoor and outdoor bars. We were in the Charles room on the third floor. We had kettle and coffee machine, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, windows that opened and an extremely quiet fan, tv with every channel available. The bed was a king and extremely comfy Plug sockets and usb and usb c ports next to the bed. Our first day was a rush as we had theatre tickets but the following day we didn’t move. We stayed in Leytonstone and the pub. We hadn’t realised but they offer entertainment each evening in the pub. Friday was “drag bingo “. What a brilliant night we had. We had an evening meal there before playing bingo. The food was brilliant. Highly recommend the focaccia with feta and sun-dried tomatoes and the battered haddock. The chips were sooo good ! Plus as a resident you get 20% off food and drinks purchased as the bar. Staff were so friendly and kind and we would stay here again without hesitation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here while our friend who lives nearby was having a baby. It was perfect for that. Very stylish and clean, a refuge for us while we felt able to be on hand for our friend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very clean and surprisingly quiet. Check in was easy. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

I’d be Lion if I complained 😂

Stayed on Queen floor with a great view of the city. Room was impeccable and comfortable. Walk-in Shower was fantastic. Bed was very comfy too. Really enjoyed this stay. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just near the Leytonstone social club where i came for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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A lucky find! Convenient location, close to Leytonstone underground station. Perfect as we had tickets for ABBA Voyage. We booked three rooms, all slightly different, very comfortable, lovely decor. Had food in the pub, typical pub food, reasonably priced. We would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

A great visit!

We stayed one night for a family event in November 24. Both the pub and the hotel were wonderful! The room was super clean and extremely comfortable. Although there was a DJ playing, we heard nothing from our room. On top of this, it was in a great location with plenty of shops and food around, plus only a 5 minute walk to the tube. Thank you so much and I would recommend you to anyone needing to stay around the area!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Aurélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is full of charm. Family room is on 3rd floor (no lift) and very comfortable. Lady at reception is very welcoming and super helpful. Just make sure to double check the check-in time. Reception is closed and empty before then. It's impossible to park in surrounding streets between 10 am and 2 pm without a special LSE permit. Tesco nearby offers 3h of free parking. Leytonstone station is a short walk away. "J'adore" bakery next door is a good option for breakfast. All round a good experience.
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Very bad

very pathetic customer service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Alfred room - the ‘deluxe’. It was v nice but the mattress was awful on the divan box bed. My husband is a big man and this felt like it wasn’t a pocket sprung mattress. We kept rolling into each other. Which made for a really bad night. Big building, no lift and the Alfred room was a long way up, for those who might find that a problem. Pub kitchen had closed when we wanted to order food at 7pm mid week but you could order pizza to the pub, we just didn’t fancy it that evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room itself was nice enough, although not as good as the room we had last time. There was a party going on in the pub until 1am, lots of street noise and cars racing up and down the road, so we didn't get to sleep until gone 1am. However, this was to be expected in Leytonstone High Street and above a pub. What was NOT expected, was some random man walking into our LOCKED hotel room at 7:30am! Somehow, this person had entered the supposedly secure building & despite us locking the door from the inside, using the outside handle just unlocked and opened the door without needing the key card. Luckily I was able to get the man to leave but anything could've happened (especially to a female staying there alone) and my partner was unable to get back to sleep afterwards. We'd been out all evening whilst the party was going on & anyone could've come into our room, taken our belongings etc. I've contacted the company that owns this venue by email and phone, but have had no response whatsoever. It would seem they don't care about the security of their guests, once they have your money. We certainly won't be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Mendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Voor 3 dagen is het een prima hotel, leuke kamers met een gezellige bar eronder. Maar daarom ook wel weer minder dat je niet vroeg naar bed kan want dan wordt je door de muziek het bed uitgetrild, zelf met de ramen gesloten.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Mert-Rumeysa Öztürk

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025