The Red Lion by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.4 (1809 reviews)
London Road , Portsmouth , gb

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 1809 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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Donna family_with_children gb
10
Awesome Staff
Pros:

Great location, as was ideal for visiting family in the nearby hospital, and staff are friendly, welcoming and caring to individuals needs with dietary requirements

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Graham Donald family_with_children gb
10
Great location & friendly staff.
Pros:

Great helpful staff

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Vinnie couple je
9
A lovely welcome on arrival, a nice warm room with a clean en suite and a good dinner. Perfect
Pros:

A lovely welcome on arrival, a nice warm room with a clean en suite and a good dinner. Perfect

Cons:

Nothing for us. It seems like a popular pub for the locals, which is always nice, with football on the telly - I liked the background music too!

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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jean family_with_children fr
9
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller gb
8
Good quality night
Pros:

Facilities were good , good shower and comfortable with food available on site.

Cons:

Check in process seemed slow, and the signage to check in not clear. Could also do with a tidy up around the night entrance.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
J
John couple fr
7
Okay for a one night stay.
Pros:

Ideal location for the early morning ferry to France.
Food was good and reasonably priced.

Cons:

Rooms and the bar/ restaurant area is looking tired, could do with a lick of paint and some TLC .

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Gwen couple gb
9
Comfortable stay and great value for money.
Pros:

We didn't have breafast but it was on offer. The room was clean and a good size. The TV offered all channels. The courtesy tray was well equipped. Toiletries were provided as well as tissues. The staff were exceptionally helpful.

Cons:

The bar was extremely noisy so we chose not to eat there.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Good value room above a nice pub.
Pros:

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Food was good.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
D
Daniel couple gb
9
No complaints
Pros:

As expected. Hotel above pub, was reasonably priced and fair for what I paid. Would stay here again.

Cons:

I arrived a little later and they were closing up. Was not aware that I needed to be there by a certain time which could have messed me up. Possibly a me issue not them.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Nicolas couple fr
10
Hôtel super
Pros:

Très beau lieu avec une super ambiance et chambre de qualité et calme.

Cons:

Le personnel ne parle pas du tout français. Si vous êtes comme moi pas très à l’aise à l’oral en anglais vous pouvez rencontrer des difficultés.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
All round great stay
Pros:

Easy to find , big car park, great bar and restaurant, lovely staff.

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
M
Magodo couple gb
9
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan couple gb
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
K
Kevin family_with_children gb
9
Unplugged getaway
Pros:

Clean tidy room.
Staff were excellent and couldn't do enough to help our stay go well.
They were very efficient and helpful. Well done to them.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
M
Mohamed solo_traveller eg
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Neil family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Good food great service from Wendy and Amanda nothing was too much.

Cons:

The older guy in a red check shirt dark hair and beard how rude.....!! No you can't check in until 3 not even pay him very poor customer relations. Thankfully the lovely Wendy made up fir this.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
J
jean family_with_children fr
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee