The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.4 (1866 reviews)
London Road , Portsmouth , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Minor cleanliness issues
Overpriced for some services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Overall clean environment but some mentions of cleanliness issues in the bathroom.
Service
8.95
Many reviews praised the helpful and friendly staff throughout the hotel.
Location
8.49
Great location with nearby attractions and convenient parking.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were comfortable and spacious but had some minor issues like paint flaking.
Amenities
8.47
Standard amenities available with room for improvement, like toiletries.
Value for Money
8.23
Some reviews suggested it was slightly overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Positive comments about the food quality and dining experience.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall a very positive experience with minor issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 15:43

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 4-minute walk from Cosham town centre, The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection offers en suite rooms with a bar and pizza kitchen.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room features a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and an en suite shower with a hairdryer for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of dishes at the restaurant, from burgers and salads to homemade stone-baked pizzas, including barbecue chicken, pulled pork, and vegetarian options.

Book your stay at The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection for a memorable experience in Portsmouth!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1866 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Lynn • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Brilliant
Pros:

Beds are so comfortable and considering it's a pub it was quiet staff can't do enough for you helpful and friendly it's my 5th time staying here and will be staying more 5 star

Cons:

Having to go home 😆

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable room, friendly Staff, quality pub grub and excellent breakfast
Pros:

Comfortable room with clothes hangers, bed side lamps, and small desk with chair.
Good to have tea/kettle/biscuits in room. en-suite was very good. Staff were very friendly.
Good quality pub grub and an excellent breakfast

Cons:

There was no draw or cupboard to keep things in
room was a bit tired looking, with patches of pealing paint on one wall

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • gb
9
exactly what we wanted for an overnight from the ferry.
Pros:

comfortable room, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.

Cons:

car park was nearly full! ( 9.00 pm )

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The place was spot on. Excellent service.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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sally • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Good to have a pub close by

Cons:

The room had previously had damp and work done to repair it but the decorating hadn’t been finished so the room looked untidy. Some drilling started at 5am too.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Bartholomew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Friendly, great pub and food but quiet rooms - can’t fault it
Pros:

Nice rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Practical position for reaching the ferry in the morning, very friendly staff, comfortable accommodation, food good. Brilliant, keep it up.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Lexi • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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az • couple • gb
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mumbi • couple • gb
7
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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paola • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Room lovely and comfortable

Cons:

We had to to pay more money for breakfast if our choice did not fit a criteria that we were unaware of when we booked the Inn with room and breakfast.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect!
Pros:

The rooms have everything you need, very modern and clean. The staff were lovely and very informative! Plus, the location is right next to the high street, very convenient.

Cons:

There was not a single thing I didn't like, I had a great time, will definitely be staying again!

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Aggie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Stayed as it was convenient for a funeral wake at the Masonic Centre.
Pros:

Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Good value.

Cons:

The room was ‘tired’

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Reasonable pub accommodation
Pros:

Room was a good size and bed comfortable. Wifi worked well. Nice shower. Clean. It's a busy pub but the rooms are in a separate corridor so no pub noises at night. Was looking for a cheap, functional place to stay - and this fit the bill.

Cons:

Bit of noise through the wall from next door. Didn't pay for breakfast but went down to the restaurant for one morning - choice was a full fry-up or porridge, no buffet-style continental breakfast. Staff seemed rather too busy talking between themselves to help me. View out of my window was the car-park. There was a smart TV in the room but couldn't seem to get it to connect to the internet.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
7
More than adequate for our overnight stay prior to catching the ferry, staff a real highlight of this place
Pros:

It was in a good location, staff very Fridays helpful a real highlight
Room was fine for what we needed albeit a tad small it done what we needed
Bar downstairs good drinks and good food

Cons:

Nothing all perfectly acceptable

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Staff were friendly and welcoming and the food was great quality.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel, fair price, perfect for visiting someone in Queen Alexandra Hospital.
Pros:

Check in was quick and easy, the staff took the time to explain about pub opening times, breakfast, who to contact in an emergency etc. Room was clean and tidy. Excellent location if visiting someone in the hospital as it’s only a 5 minute walk to the main entrance. No noise from the pub, though we did stay mid week, not sure about weekend noise.

Cons:

The only complaint I had was that the pillows were very lumpy.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee