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The Red Lion

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Imperial War Museum Duxford

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, England, CB22 4NL
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sawston Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Red Lion Feature Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 71 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Royal Rooms)

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 83 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Regency Rooms) | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Regency Rooms)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

In Cambridge .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Cambridge hotel, you'll find Imperial War Museum Duxford and Sawston Hall. Chilford Hall Vineyard is within 6 miles (10 km) and Wandlebury Country Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Sawston Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • University of Cambridge - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Whittlesford Parkway Station - 2 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cambridge Building - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Braham - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

3-star hotel near Imperial War Museum Duxford
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 2141 square feet (199 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Red Lion also features a garden and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 2141 sq ft of conference space
  • 199 sq m of conference space
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Red Lion offers 18 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
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 cash.

Property is also known as

Red Lion Cambridge
Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Red Lion to the airport?

The Red Lion is 14.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Red Lion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Red Lion.

Does The Red Lion offer free breakfast?

The Red Lion offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Red Lion?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Red Lion?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Red Lion have a pool?

The Red Lion does not have a pool.

Does The Red Lion have a restaurant?

The Red Lion is home to Red Lion, which features British cuisine and light fare.

Does The Red Lion have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Red Lion to downtown Cambridge?

The Red Lion is 1.3 mi away from Whittlesford.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 91 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Looked after very well indeed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Tiny room. Poor shower. Stairs to bedroom are a bit dangerous. Scary coming down with bags.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Nice and homely.

Lovely dated property that is very welcoming with friendly helpful staff. The bed was two beds put together but when you see the size of the corridors it explains why. We both slept really well and had no problems with it. Only criticism would be the bathroom. It was a bit tired and was showing signs of needing an upgrade. The pub is mainly directed to the food side of the business, which we couldn’t blame them, but was still a nice place for a pint or two. The food was excellent and well priced. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms, blood on bedding and burn markings! rooms desperate need of updating. Food is terrible and over priced. Not enough staff and chef was outside my room swearing and shouting at the top of his voice during a discussion he was having. Not ideal when children are with us! Music on seriously loud from the kitchen until gone midnight, keeping us awake. Do not stay here if you like comfort and cleanliness. I am not a critic usually and don’t bother with reviews as it’s subjective and wouldn’t want to sway anyone away from staying at hotels, but I couldn’t not review this hotel. Please spend your money elsewhere!! Just awful!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Property unresponsive

Property unresponsive to booking agent and guest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
I like that: - It’s near this neat old church, for starters. - it has a quaint old English world feel to it, something I’d hoped to experience while here in England for the 1st (& very likely, not my last) time - it has very good service from the workers. Next time, I’ll organize my tour of the university better & when I do, just guess where I’ll be staying ;)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time stayed here. have booked again. Happy friendly and helpful staff Really good food Comfy and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice clean big room friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Business Stay

Good convenient hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mixed

We went to stay to be near a family occasion and found this to be a good value for money. There are a number of minor issues where a socket didn’t seem to work, a party which carried on to midnight we didn’t know about and the bar closing early on a Sunday, but the people were very helpful and friendly and the food for breakfast was excellent and gluten-free. Parking is limited but they are planning on expanding that so if that’s important you need to know. in terms of sustainability it’s a 400 year-old building so full marks for that, otherwise didn’t seem to be a priority.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

A L

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very goo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant find very convenient for IWM Duxford. As a gluten intolerant pescatarian, I cannot fault the service and quality of the food. Despite there being nothing on the menu suitable for me to eat, chef made me truly delicious fishy main and gluten free dessert. Fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Happy first stay

Really good stay, new management and made the trip very pleasant. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Parking fine despite being told it was ok to park

Don’t stay here. I was told to park “by the sheds” across the road as the car park (of a very small number of spaces) was full. I did so and have now received a £100 fine through the post. After contacting the pub they are not claiming any responsibility. Book somewhere else where there are more parking spaces and they are genuinely free of charge!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were cheerful and helpful. The toilet bowl was dirty, the shower outlet was partial block and tea table sticky. The new management don’t seem to have yet to have got on top of housekeeping yet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024