The Red Lion Eaton

Hotels
8.5 (688 reviews)
52 Eaton Street Eaton , Norwich , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food and drinks
Cons:
Steep staircase
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some rooms showed signs of wear and needed TLC, but general cleanliness was acceptable.
Service
9.25
Staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.25
Convenient location with easy access to city center, though some found it a bit far for walking.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms were comfortable but had some issues with furniture and noise.
Amenities
8.75
Good amenities, though some guests mentioned wanting improvements like more power points.
Value for Money
8.25
Good value given the food quality and atmospheric pub setting, but some felt it was pricier than expected.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Excellent food and great atmosphere, with a variety of options appreciated by guests.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a positive experience with minor drawbacks that did not overshadow the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 13:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Red Lion Eaton is ideally situated in Norwich, offering easy access to popular attractions like Blickling Hall, University of East Anglia, and Norwich Cathedral. With free private parking and proximity to the airport and railway station, guests can explore the city with ease.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bedding. The welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail ensure a relaxing stay for every guest.

Dining and Leisure Options
Guests can unwind at the terrace, enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, or have a drink at the bar. Whether visiting for leisure or business, The Red Lion Eaton offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book your stay at The Red Lion Eaton for a memorable experience in Norwich.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 688 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Paul • couple • gb
4
Love the pub and food but won't stay here again.
Pros:

Breakfast was great but this booking was room only.

Cons:

No chair in room. NO KETTLE in room. Toilet seat was very loose. How did the loo seat and lack of kettle get missed by staff?

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
10
Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff and I had an excellent night’s sleep.
Pros:

Great character pub

Cons:

Needed more power points in our room

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and restaurant.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tamsin • couple • gb
10
A really pleasant stay really friendly lovely room, great location for UEA graduation.
Pros:

Really friendly staff beautiful food in the restaurant. Excellent breakfast lovely atmosphere.

Cons:

If the rate included breakfast.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
A lovely break with easy access to Nowrich city.
Pros:

The food was amazing.

Cons:

It was a bit noisy in the evening with the traffic. Also we were woken up by someone staying in one of the other rooms passing our room in the night.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • gb
9
Despite minor issues would stay there again.
Pros:

Location and breakfast good.Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Situation of rooms made it a bit noisy,fan wasn't working in bathroom ,no toilet roll holder toothbrush glass or hand soap.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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DEBRA • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Food and staff were awesome

Cons:

No information leaflet in room

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
7
Pleasant, if you need to be in the area
Pros:

Wonderful centuries old pub/restaurant. Good food.

Cons:

Crazy steep and narrow staircase up to the rooms

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
8
Nice traditional pub with good food and comfortable room
Pros:

Nice hotel/pub , very old building but clean and meal in the evening was very nice. Comfortable room, staff were very pleasant

Cons:

Too far to walk into Norwich, need a car or by bus- bus stop was outside

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
8
A very conveniently situated and welcoming place to stay.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Very good breakfast. Characterful older property.

Cons:

A chair in the room would be welcome. Slight disadvantage of the noise of deliveries to the nearby supermarket

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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dave • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great place very friendly

Cons:

A little tlc in rooms

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • be
8
Very stylish place for the english pubs lovers 🍺
Pros:

Great staff - Warm welcome - Marvellous stylish pub (since 1643 !) - Great area - Free and safe parking - Great atmosphere in the pub - Very good breakfast - Delicious food - Very interesting choice of french wines - Easy to go to the centre of Norwich with bus 11A and 12 (bus stop just in front of the pub).

Cons:

Bed is not very comfy and is too small for two people.

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucy-Jayne • couple • gb
10
2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice enough place for a one night stay
Pros:

Convenient for my one night stay. It seems a very popular, busy pub pub/diner. (car park full, was lucky to squeze my little car in a dark corner)
It looked like the food would have been good, and on another occassion I would have opted for the breakfast, but it had already worked out quite expensive for just a late overnight stay as a single occupant.

Cons:

The pictures for this place were most bizarr, instead of showng the room layout it showed a kettle or some soap dispensers, so fixtures and fittings rather than the actual room itself. I hadn't realised it would have such a high wooden beamed ceiling, (like literally a barn) it made me feel a little uneasy as I have a phobia, so I had to just not look up in case I focused on something nasty. it aslo meant it smelt a little damp.
Also the TV! rather than being in front of the bed, was at the side! I never understand why hotels do this. I actually had to move the bed so that it faced the TV, and this was a much better arrangement, no reason for it not to be that way! I did put it back again afterwards, partly cos the headboard was stuck to the wall! but also cos I like to leave things the way I found them. Even though I'm certain the next occupant would have prefered it my way!
Dim lighting.
No shelf or hooks in bathroom.

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely place, good location, lovely people
Pros:

The property is easy to find, on a main road only a few minutes from the city centre. The rooms were fairly clean and nice and warm. The bed was comfy and apart from a bit of pub noise, slept well (we booked single rooms).
The pub served really delicious food and the staff were friendly and welcoming, they were keen to check we were having a good time and to offer any help we might need

Cons:

The room could have done with a few tea bags, there were herbal teas but I had to ask for a normal PG tips, I got the feeling the cleaner was a bit offended by my request. That was the only negative point, but very minor

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee