The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.4 (2050 reviews)
London Road , Portsmouth , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2050 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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clare • couple • gb
6
Ok room, bed good. Preferred a lower floor to be honest. With heavy luggage it would be tricky.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Parking

Cons:

Expected better room decoration and furniture

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Anina • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly:)))

Cons:

nothing we didn’t like!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Nasta • family_with_children • gb
9
Great!!
Pros:

All was good including breakfast. Staff are the bedt

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • couple • pt
8
Pros:

Tudo impecável

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Room was comfortable and clean, staff were friendly. Bed was comfortable and I slept great.

Cons:

The carpark is quite tight but functional.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Margarita • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • gb
10
Great location great rooms great value
Pros:

Everything was perfect staff were accommodating and friendly parking was good with 24 hours parking space breakfast was lovely

Cons:

Everything met our needs

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
8
Not bad not brilliant
Pros:

Food was ok chris the manager was brilliant nothing too much trouble to him.room was comfortable enough . The ladies cleaning the room.were lovely room.was spotless .

Cons:

Food too expensive for what it was soft drinks expensive at the bar .One big downfall for me was the breakfast the grill was faulty so I said just fry my bacon was told not allowed to fry any more .No black pudding because not allowed to serve it any more its deemed unhealthy but surely its up to the customer to choose if they eat it or not .

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Corinn • family_with_children • gb
10
Fabulous yearly stay as always
Pros:

Fab rooms lovely food and amazing staff. Very busy fun bar.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • gb
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • dk
7
Pros:

Hyggelige atmosphere og tæt på familien

Cons:

Værelser er små med for meget møbler. 2 enkelte seng med hver sin dobbel dyne. For lidt plads til tøj og kufferter.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • au
7
Pros:

It didn’t look attractive when I walked in, but surprisingly bed was comfy, and no noise from the pub was coming so we were able to have a good sleep. Food was good.

Cons:

I got a number of emails for electronic check in and check out. Despite filling all the details prior to arrival, I was asked to do it all over again on a pay er forms at the reception. I was quite sick and it was really annoying. Carpet throughout the property was badly stained and the room felt cold, we couldn’t turn the heating on. Also despite check out at 12 n a website and having sign on a door to not disturb, we had cleaners trying to enter the room at 9.30, when we were trying to sleep off our flu

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

All staff were pleasant...The food was good and reasonably priced..The room/bathroom were spotlessly clean..chatted to the locals who were friendly..so a very enjoyable stay..

Cons:

Nothing..

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly staff & atmosphere good pub food.

Cons:

The Rain

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • gb
8
I stayed for a few nights while my wife was in the QA Hospital
Pros:

It’s location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • extended_group • gb
9
A very friendly and lovely hotel
Pros:

A lovely English pub. Very comfortable. Very friendly and helpful staff.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
8
Ideal location for the hospital.
Pros:

The room was clean. Although the pub gets lively, the noise does not pervade the room.
Ideal location for the hospital.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Arran • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Clean bedroom and bathroom, free and convenient car park

Cons:

Small room can get hot and stuffy during hot summer days.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee