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Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Reception
Courtyard
Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Bathroom
Signature Double Room
Food and drink

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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. .The restaurant, Restaurant, serves British cuisine. Business amenities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. 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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Afrizi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Meldiz Turkish Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Basingstoke - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel

Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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

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
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

  • 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

Red Lion Basingstoke
Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke
Red Lion Hotel Hotel
Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke
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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. 414 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott M

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DARREN, Worcester

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fair price for the hotel. Staff were very helpful. Room decor a bit dated but clean and well maintained. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient walkable for centre easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing and we booked another stay there whilst at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

RAMESH

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

8/10 Good

morten

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

RAMESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel at the centre of Basingstoke, very good people at reception centre
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Great hotel ! Highly recommend

Was a lovely welcome , lovely team that catered to us especially as I had a Sen child with me , and I would 100% come back there was a lady in evening shift that was super lovely ..(can’t remember her name ) but thank you ☺️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Darren

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

Excellent location and good price

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was excellent, free parking. The room was big and modern. Comfy beds. Only feedback was they need curtains in the room not just blinds. We will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poppy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Only stayed one night. The staff were so very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lm

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very run down

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tricky finding the door to the reception which is round the back of the building behind the car park. Friendly chatty hotel staff, happy to help with breakfast choices and to suggest walks in the area. Hotel is close to the The Malls for shopping and The Anvil Theatre, very close to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Perfect town stay. Very welcoming

We stayed for five nights as visiting family. Very spacious room. Yes the room needs a lick of paint. But clean and lovely big towels. What sells the hotel is that it has really helpful , friendly staff. Very close to town with heaps of shops and restaurants. Also free car park. It has a lovely on-site bar. Only downside no air conditioning and although we had a fan , it was a very hot week for U.K.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025