Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central Location
Friendly Staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Temperature control in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
While rooms were clean, some guests mentioned issues with room temperatures and noise.
Service
8.25
Staff were generally praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.75
Guests highlighted the central location as a strong positive.
Room Quality
6.75
Some complaints regarding bed comfort and room temperature were noted.
Amenities
7.25
Standard amenities available, though some guests noted a lack of specific offerings.
Value for Money
7.75
Many guests found the hotel to be a good value, especially for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Breakfast received positive mentions, but there were complaints about limited food options at times.
Overall Experience
7.25
Despite some issues, guests generally had a pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:57

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Award-Winning Restaurant and Cozy Lounges

Experience the charm of a 13th-century building at the Red Lion Hotel, where antique-furnished rooms offer a unique stay. Indulge in culinary delights at the award-winning restaurant or unwind in the Victoria Lounge by the log fires.

Convenient City Centre Location

Nestled in Salisbury’s historic city centre, our hotel is a stone's throw away from the cathedral and various shops, bars, and restaurants. Explore the city with ease, knowing that comfort awaits you upon your return.

Thoughtful Amenities and Local Flavors

From handmade furnishings to locally sourced produce at the Vine Restaurant, we ensure a memorable stay. Enjoy modern conveniences like free Wi-Fi, while savoring the historic ambiance of our hotel.

Book your stay at the Red Lion Hotel for a perfect blend of history and hospitality.

Important information:

The property has 6 car park spaces. These limited parking spaces are gate protected. Advanced reservations are required and cost GBP 20 per space, per night. Available from check in to check out.

Please note that an additional charge of GBP 20 will apply for early check-in. All requests for check-in outside of scheduled hours are subject to availability.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 8 years old stay for free 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2380 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Dean • couple • gb
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
7
OK
Pros:

Mushrooms were awesome

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

My room was fine.

Cons:

I booked via Booking.com because I have always found Best Western hotels to be really good, but this was not the case with this hotel. The Booking.com page for this hotel stated Free Parking, but I quickly discovered that the parking was only for 5 vehicles and there was no parking for me. I would have to pay £12 per day for 24 hour parking in a nearby public car park. The hotel's website stated that good food was available in the restaurant, but I discovered on arrival that there were no meals available in the evenings. Besides that I noted that the decoration in the hotel was very tired and did not live up to the standards I have always found in other Best Western hotels.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Catered to a short stay
Pros:

The Hotel good location

Cons:

Pleasant surroundings

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Overall a lovely hotel with lovely staff
Pros:

Lovely, helpful staff, fantastic location, nice ambiance and nice rooms.

Cons:

Car park - my car could only just fit in the space. My friend's is larger and got scratched on one of the brick columns between the spaces. Nothing sent in advance about how to find the car park/what to do to get in, or about what size of car it is suitable for. It is much smaller than expected and it was difficult to maneouvre.
The curtains in my room were hanging off the hooks, which wasn't good. Otherwise, a very nice room.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Monica Duarte • couple • br
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Very clean, friendly staff, and a fantastic location for the price.

Cons:

A little hot at night

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Overnight stop
Pros:

Excellent city centre location, on-site parking, good breakfast. Helpful staff.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • br
9
Pros:

Very good breakfast!

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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kathleen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Beautiful old Inn with tasteful antique decor. A centuries old hospitality establishment within the very city centre near the Cathederal. A stone's throw from central Salisbury where there is lots do and see. A city steeped in history and a beautiful part of England.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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joel • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

la taille de la chambre

Cons:

le manque de places de parking à l'intérieur, et surtout le fait de ne pas avoir été informé de ce manque.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • gb
7
Location was fab good breakfast, parking available
Pros:

Was comfortable, big room great location . Don’t have to walk far from amenities .

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • it
10
Eccezionale per la nostra riunione familiare
Pros:

Abbiamo organizzato l'83simo compleanno di mio marito nel Red Lion. Eravamo 17 persone ed è andato tutto benissimo. Le camere erano belle, particolari e comode. Anche la cena è andata molto bene: ben organizzata, elegante e il personale molto gentile. Grazie mille! Top marks

Cons:

Nulla, tutto perfetto

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • couple • gb
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • couple • gb
7
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • gb
8
Very pleasant
Pros:

Good location staff were very friendly nothing was to much. The breakfast was good coffee on tap very good selection of food.

Cons:

No pen's in the room had to go and bye one as none available to use (needed to write a card out)

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • extended_group • gb
8
Wonderful, memorable, would recommend, thank you, especially to Aaron.
Pros:

Really helpful staff. Aaron went out of his way to book us the rooms we wanted as a group and also to provide a Z bed so two friends could share each double room.
We had a wonderful stay, comfortable beds, warm hotel, many thanks

Cons:

The breakfast was good but not as much choice for a vegetarian as the Best Western I stayed in on The Isle of Man in March, which had been exceptional.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee