Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Courtyard
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $71
$59 nightly
$71 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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

Room options

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Basingstoke

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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from The Anvil.

What's nearby

  • Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Willis Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Festival Place - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Anvil - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milestones Museum - 5 min drive - 1.5 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tea Bar - ‬3 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.
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
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Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel perfect spot parking also stayed many times
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff Perfect for the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room.Very helpful and friendly staff deserve a sixth star.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, hotel well positioned for town, buses & trains. Staff very helpful, & courteous especially at breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff - went above and beyond to be helpful & kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Bed was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and comfortable room the staff were very cheerful and polite. the place ideal being close to many bars and restaurants let alone the massive shopping centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

The staff were wonderful, everything was clean and it was in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Audrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a refurb. We upgraded to superior room but carpet was badly stained. Bathroom needs upgrading. Basic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, spacious room, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Freda

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room. Easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Macala

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

David

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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