Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Georgian hotel perfect for exploring Basingstoke

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Reception
Courtyard
Food and drink
Signature Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7LX
  • Festival Place
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Anvil
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Milestones Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Signature Double Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Feature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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. Festival Place and The Anvil are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Festival Place - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Anvil - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milestones Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Basingstoke Leisure Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Basingstoke Station - 9 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Afrizi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Meldiz Turkish Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Basingstoke - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel

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

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
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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.

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?

Red Lion Hotel is home to Restaurant, which features British cuisine.

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.

Reviews

Red Lion Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice friendly staff comfortable and clean room being uber picky could do with updating but I think that is happening at the hotel but still a fab experience , excellent breakfast as well super tasty and hot and lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Amenities
I couldn’t fault my stay and it was so reasonable. Room was comfortable, bathroom very clean and the staff I met were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay lovely room comfortable bed. Friendly staff good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott M

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

DARREN, Worcester

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fair price for the hotel. Staff were very helpful. Room decor a bit dated but clean and well maintained. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient walkable for centre easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing and we booked another stay there whilst at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

RAMESH

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

8/10 Good

morten

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

RAMESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel at the centre of Basingstoke, very good people at reception centre
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

Great hotel ! Highly recommend

Was a lovely welcome , lovely team that catered to us especially as I had a Sen child with me , and I would 100% come back there was a lady in evening shift that was super lovely ..(can’t remember her name ) but thank you ☺️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Darren

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

Excellent location and good price

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was excellent, free parking. The room was big and modern. Comfy beds. Only feedback was they need curtains in the room not just blinds. We will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Poppy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to station
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Only stayed one night. The staff were so very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025