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Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Georgian hotel perfect for exploring Basingstoke

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)
Reception
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Courtyard
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

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

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Feature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

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

About the neighborhood

Basingstoke

Heart of Basingstoke.With a stay at this Basingstoke hotel, you'll be steps from Wote Street Willy and Willis Museum. Basingstoke Sports Centre and Festival Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basingstoke Sports Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 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

  • ‪Afrizi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Maidenhead Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Tea Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel

3-star Georgian hotel perfect for exploring Basingstoke
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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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: 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 each 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
Red Lion Hotel Hotel Basingstoke

Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Lion Hotel to the airport?

Red Lion Hotel is 18.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Lion Hotel on May 3, 2026 start from $70, 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.

Does Red Lion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Lion Hotel.

Does Red Lion Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Red Lion Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Red Lion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Red Lion Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Red Lion Hotel have a pool?

Red Lion Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Red Lion Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Red Lion Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Red Lion Hotel to downtown Basingstoke?

Red Lion Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Basingstoke.

Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Peter

This hotel is conveniently located with ample car parking. The staff were very friendly and inviting. The hotel is old but well maintained. The room and bathroom are clean but reasonable basic. Tv struggled to pick up any channels. Also there was no fesilitie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didnt have breakfast so can't comment. My stay was fabulous in every respect. Had a meal in restaurant yesterday. It was well presented, fairly priced and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Breakfast was good, nice enough selection. Bed was not very comfortable and this caused a struggle to sleep well. Room was cold at times and heater did not seem to heat the room or bathroom well. However, staff were very friendly. Overall for the price it was adequate, however i would not have paid more.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not sure why you have just asked me to rate the free breakfast - I paid for it extra with my booking. Service overall was very good. Shower tray leaked all over the bathroom floor as it all runs straight out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tung Yuen Tony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have now stayed 3 times here and each stay previous was excellent, however despite the reasons below we will still use this hotel for our visits to Basingstoke. Prices are always excellent, staff are helpful and friendly the actual building is sound and not hard to get around but this visit was a little different, the bed had no substance to speak of it was wafer thin and later during the night thetv reception was cutting out constantly so we had to use our phones for that couple of hours of entertainment. We did reception on our way out who said we should have come to them and s room change could have been organised, we never thought of this as the first night we went to bed late same on the second also so we didywant yo kick up a fuss, so fair play if we feel it's not right we have been given an option, thanks to reception for letting us know and see you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Macala

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Russ

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size and very clean, staff were very friendly. What I would say is if you don’t like to sleep in a hot room, turn the heated towel rail off immediately. There isn’t a switch as such, in my room there was a breaker switch at low level by the door. Besides that, the hotel is in a great location and plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very spacious and homely, it felt like a lounge only with a double bed. The bed was extremely comfortable and I also appreciated having a bathtub available. There was plenty of storage space for clothers and other items (lots of drawers there). The staff were friendly and welcoming with an easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025