Red Lion Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (2515 reviews)
Red Lion Lane , Basingstoke , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Noise issues
Some maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, though some indicate the need for updating.
Service
8.71
Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.55
Great location with easy access to town center and amenities.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed reviews due to outdated rooms and some complaints regarding comfort.
Amenities
7.93
Amenities rating varied; some rooms need additional features like plug sockets.
Value for Money
8.29
Generally considered good value for money, though some felt the rooms were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Breakfast mentioned favorably, though not a main focus of reviews.
Overall Experience
8.01
Overall satisfaction noted, with willingness to return despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:23

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts
Experience the best of both worlds at The Red Lion Hotel, a refurbished historic coaching inn offering the comforts of a modern hotel. Situated in Basingstoke centre, our property is just a short walk from the Railway Station, making it a convenient choice for travelers.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and en suite rooms during your stay with us. Our cafe bar and restaurant provide the perfect setting to unwind after a day of exploring the town or shopping at the nearby Festival Place shopping centre.

Easy Access to Transportation
With the M3 motorway nearby and regular train services to Reading, London, and Heathrow airport, getting around is a breeze when you choose The Red Lion Hotel for your accommodation needs.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Basingstoke? Book your stay with us now!

Important information:

Breakfast must be requested at the time of booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 8 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2515 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 8.01
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Batol solo_traveller sd
9
Pros:

The staff was fantastic. Thank you, Beth, for your helpfulness. When I requested a kettle replacement, Beth handled it promptly and efficiently.

Cons:

The doors rang, which is somewhat annoying, and the people in the next room were talking loudly. I couldn't sleep that night.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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jerry couple gb
8
Great value and great location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom looked tired

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
J
Justin solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Olena solo_traveller ua
10
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
5
Perfectly adequate for the price charged
Pros:

Cheap hotel with great location for any events in Basingstoke

Cons:

Bed was ridiculously soft causing rolling together , walls must be thin , heard every word from the next bedroom which kept me awake

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gi
5
I was fine with hotel. My wife did not like it at all. We had to move to a different location.
Pros:

Location. Size of room. Lovely walk in shower.

Cons:

Tired furniture in bedroom. Carpet in room not brilliant.
Bar had no atmosphere.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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ZH solo_traveller cn
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Garry solo_traveller gb
1
Not what we expected.
Pros:

Location is great. Right at the top of town amongst the restaurants etc.

Cons:

The bed in the first room had a mattress where the springs had either gone or were non existent. To be fair the receptionist changed our room straight away for us and the bed in the new room was fine. However in the new room the step into the bathroom had two razor sharp edges. The carpet had also not been hoovered in several places. Cleanliness is definitely an issue in this establishment. Also no bottled water in the room.
Breakfast was a farce to be honest. We were told that it ran from 8 until 10am. We arrived at 9.30am and there was hardly anything left. The poor lady in charge was really very sweet and tried to remedy what was a very poor situation. She arranged for some eggs to be cooked but it was too little too late. Overall not good at all.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple gb
7
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
J
jerry couple gb
8
Great value, great location
Pros:

Location, staff and comfort

Cons:

Felt the bathroom in 38 was very tied, grout on floor tiles needs replacing. Lift was ok but a bit jerky

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
9
Pros:

good value
good range of items for breakfast

Cons:

mattress was too soft for us

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
C
Colin family_with_children gb
10
Exceeded expectations
Pros:

Excellent location.Free parking, friendly,helpful staff. Great breakfast, and exceptionally clean

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Rhona couple gb
9
Cosy.
Pros:

Although we had been warned that the area could be quite noisy we found our room to be lovely, peaceful and very comfortable.
All the staff were cheerful and helpful when we needed directions.

Cons:

The cooked breakfast could have been a little hotter, although not unexceptable.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
6
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Sami solo_traveller tw
8
Not bad a bit expensive
Pros:

Close to station decent breakfast nice staff comfy bed

Cons:

Old hotel needs some renovation noisy ventilation small basic tv
A bit expensive

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
D
Deborah solo_traveller gb
9
Very comfortable and staff friendly
Pros:

Very convenient for town

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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David Mark Airey solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

All good 👍

Cons:

None

2026-03-17 via Nuitee