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The Lion Hotel

3.5 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3.5-star Belper hotel

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Courtyard
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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24 Bridge Street, Belper, England, DE56 1AX
  • Place, Belper Memorial Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Belper River Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Valley Mills
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

A hotel room with a single bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door with a sign.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a vanity with a mirror, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 181 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a nightstand, a chair, and a wardrobe in a room with a carpeted floor and a radiator.

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Belper

In Belper .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Belper Memorial Gardens and Belper River Gardens. Also, Derwent Valley Mills is within half a mile (1 km) and Blackbrook House is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Belper Market Place - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belper Memorial Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Belper River Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Derwent Valley Mills - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blackbrook House - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Belper Station - 3 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Book Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nik’s Tradition - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Belper House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Arkwrights Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3.5-star Belper hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Lion Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Belper hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Lion Hotel offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib

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

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Belper
Lion Belper
The Lion Hotel Hotel
The Lion Hotel Belper
The Lion Hotel Hotel Belper

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lion Hotel to the airport?

The Lion Hotel is 23 mi (44-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel on Jul 29, 2026 start from $105, 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 The Lion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lion Hotel.

Does The Lion Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Lion Hotel offers free breakfast on weekdays between 7 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Lion Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lion Hotel have a pool?

The Lion Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Lion Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lion Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lion Hotel to downtown Belper?

The Lion Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Belper.

The Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 586 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 586 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 586 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 586 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 586 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Keiron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Slightly noisy at times due to the petrol station next door but excellent location and a great restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice continental breakfast, easy check in, clean room, comfortable bed, centrally located, easy walk from EMR.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice ,clean and friendly Hotel that is central to everything we needed . Really enjoyed our weekend here . Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet rooms overlooking the rear of the building
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Amenities
Food at the restaurant was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Plenty of parking staff very friendly, room clean and comfortable, evening meal was excellent. Breakfast was also very good. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are very friendly and polite and go out of their way to be accommodating. Check-in is simple, parking on site is a bonus and comfortable rooms to round things off.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely wee hotel. Excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed wasn’t that comfortable but the room was spacious and clean everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with friendly staff. Rooms are comfortable.food in the restaurant was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

margaret

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

JIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large room very stylish, staff were really helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, but property needs maintenance - peeling paint on room sash window, hook on bathroom door broken off and missing. Otherwise very comfortable, Continental Breakfast good and staff lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel for a short break

Lovely hotel, great staff and good food.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional hotel with quality service good parking and convient location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a good stay, staff were very helpful, friendly and polite, a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere. Staff very efficient. Clean and tidy room and cleaned when we went out. Food amazing . Our family got together because of bereavement in the immediate area and we all stayed at there The Lion Hotel. It enabled us to get together and concentrate on our family. Couldn’t asked for anything more. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location. Staff were very friendly and room was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good meal for 6 varied menu
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Food quality and presentation was very good and in excess of our expectation in this kind of hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place convenient excellent menu
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARL RICHARD

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

Pleasant stay

Hotel staff helpful and friendly. Room Was spacious, clean and comfortable. Food was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025