A stay at Red Lion Hotel places you in the heart of Basingstoke, steps from Wote Street Willy and Willis Museum. .This hotel is 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from South Downs National Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Eastrop Park.
What's nearby
Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Basingstoke Sports Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Eastrop Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Festival Place - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
The Anvil - 8 min walk - 0.5 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
‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk
‪Omakase Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
About this property
Red Lion Hotel
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.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's 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.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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Red Lion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
466
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
372
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
105
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
34
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
24
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Simon
Apr 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great place to stay on a budget rooms are clean and comfy at an affordable price
Super helpful staff. Lovely quiet older hotel. Well placed for shopping and walking in the park. Good restaurants and bars handy. Very well priced especially with free parking thrown in. Would stay again.
This is a lovely Pub in the heart of Old Basingstoke. A trifle awkward to get into by car, but plenty of parking once we'd managed it!
Friendly and helpful staff. A good breakfast.
It was very well presented in all aspects. The kitchen staff were good and helpful. The reception staff were well dressed and presented themselves very professionally rooms were very neat and clean. Would come again when visiting my mother everything is nearby.
It's in a great location, staff are great. Breakfast was pretty good considering the price. The room was good , very clean and a window that opened. Parking was next to the hotel . Walked to the anvil in 10 minutes.
david
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Stewart
May 4, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were incredible, Wendy is a star and redeemed what could have been a terrible stay. Her customer service is top notch and is a credit to the company.
The checking in was efficient, friendly and quick. The room was spacious snd clean and the bed was comfortable.
No fridge or coffee machine but it is 3* and they had irons and hairdryers that you can ask for.
Great value and very central
The hotel is in an excellent location right in middle of town within walking distance of everything Basingstoke has to offer.
Reception and eating areas we're modern and clean and the breakfast was very good with lots of options. The reception staff were excellent very friendly and helpful.
The only thing was the room although clean and well presented was a little dated and could possibly do with being modernised. If this was done it would definitely improve its 3 star rating in my opinion.
Excellent staff, very helpful and courteous. Stayed for 2 nights and room was cleaned each day with fresh towels. Very easy parking. Only downside was the bed mattress was lumpy and uncomfortable. WiFi was excellent and the shower was strong and hot which is always nice.