Red Lion Hotel

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

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Reception
Food and drink
Signature Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Courtyard
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Red Lion Hotel in the business district offers free WiFi and a daily manager's reception. Enjoy British cuisine at the restaurant, relax at the coffee shop or terrace. Helpful staff and made-to-order breakfast options make it a comfortable base for travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Signature Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Basingstoke, Red Lion Hotel is in the city center and near a train station. Basingstoke Golf Club and Bishopwood Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Basingstoke Leisure Park and 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Anstey Park or Madejski Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Map
Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7LX

What's nearby

  • Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Festival Place - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Anvil - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milestones Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Basingstoke Leisure Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Maidenhead Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Afrizi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Post Box - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel

Hotel in the business district
At Red Lion Hotel, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy British cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 60 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Property 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
Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke
Red Lion Hotel Hotel
Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke
Red Lion Hotel Hotel Basingstoke

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Lion Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Red Lion Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Red Lion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Basingstoke, this hotel is steps from Wote Street Willy and Willis Museum. Festival Place and The Anvil are also within 15 minutes. Basingstoke Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

The staff were wonderful, everything was clean and it was in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is on site.Situated close to the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is on site. Situated close to the town centre
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff and close to shops and train station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good price clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were welcomed in by Beth, with a huge warm smile and a friendly greeting. She was extremely helpful, from making check in a breeze to giving us advice about local taxis. She is a fantastic representative for your hotel, and definitely deserves recognition for her hard work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for everything in the town. Free parking also a great bonus. Didn't use the bar or have breakfast but all the staff l meet very friendly and polite. Room(50)was a bit tired but very clean and great value for the price. Would definitely stay again👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Really pleased with my choice of hotel would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Very convenient for central Basingstoke. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and nice clean spacious room with friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On site parking and easy access into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a nice little hotel for 1 or 2 nights.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Great stay

Great hotel, recently renovated rooms in an ideal location in the centre and just 5/10 minute walk from the station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was our 4th stay and its always pleasant and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good, we stay often
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. A little noisy outside on a Saturday night but that is more than priced in. Clean room, nice reception staff, good location and parking at an excellent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay lovely room comfortable bed. Friendly staff good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and friendly place on the Main Street would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great value for the money and the bed very comfortable. I slept very well. There was a wedding on and a bit of noise but nothing bad and the hotel do let you know about possible noise from such things and adjoining pubs etc . I was tired and the bed so comfy that I was out and that was it !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value stay in Basingstoke
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Affordable, good location to town. Woken up during the night with noisy guests shouting and banging doors.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unfortunately despite the room being clean and well maintained, we had not hot water!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025