Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8.5 (541 reviews)
The Green , Banbury , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Hiking
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Comfortable atmosphere
Cons:
Noisy at times
Inconsistent food quality
Kitchen hours limited

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
The reviews mention a very clean and tidy environment, but noise from neighboring rooms suggests some disruption.
Service
9.11
The staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful, indicating a high standard of service.
Location
8.65
The location is convenient for stops along travel routes, but some distance from main routes was mentioned.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were described as comfortable with positive details about amenities.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities such as modern decor and equipment were noted positively, though some suggestions for improvement were made.
Value for Money
8.59
Overall value is perceived positively, though there were isolated comments on food quality impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Food quality received mixed reviews, with some meals being excellent and others disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall stay experiences were generally positive with multiple guests expressing intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:22

Property Description

Historic Coaching Inn with Modern Amenities

Charming Original Features
Experience the charm of a bygone era at The Red Lion, with its oak beams and stone fireplaces.

Fine Dining and Drinks
Indulge in English and continental cuisine in the former bake house and brewery, complemented by traditional ales and fine wines.

Convenient Location
Explore historic Oxford and Blenheim Palace just a short drive away, with easy access to the M40 motorway.

Book now to immerse yourself in history and luxury at The Red Lion.

Important information:

Please note that full payment is taken at time of booking.

If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 541 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Suzannah • couple • gb
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Maarten • solo_traveller • nl
9
Voortreffelijk voor diegene die een Inn met karakter kan waarderen
Pros:

Voor het ontbijt zijn er diverse opties, van eu tot uitgebreid engels. Ook voor het diner zijn er diverse opties van Barmeal tot uitgebreid 3 gangen.
Een heerlijk historisch oude Inn met veel karakter.

Cons:

Internet was zwak maar daar heeft het hotel weinig vat op.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Great stay, great staff, great accommodation - will stay here again when we return to Banbury.
Pros:

Pleasant room and good en-suite. Food of good quality and good value.

Cons:

Stairs to en-suite may be a problem for older guests.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel, friendly helpful team, would recommend
Pros:

Lovely hotel with lots of character. Great location for The Great Barn wedding venue

Cons:

No air con, however plenty of windows and a fan in the room - just not use to this heat in the Uk!

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Overnight place of choice when in the area
Pros:

No Breakfast this time but steak Dinner excellent. Easy parking, quiet room,slept well.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice location for our needs. And good looking pub

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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J. Timmer • couple • nl
8
Another enjoyable stay! Thank you, we will be back. ❤️
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Jefferson • couple • gb
7
Good value
Pros:

Breakfast fine .Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Perhaps a less pub focused menu for dinner

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • gb
9
Great Adderbury accommodation
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great location. Very comfortable bed.

Cons:

WiFi connection unreliable

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely old pub
Pros:

Lovely old property in pretty village. Rooms were clean and breakfast very good Great location for the wedding we were attending nearby

Cons:

Some of the beds were on the small side

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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María Lucila • family_with_children • ar
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • de
10
Sehr schönes authentisches Hotel.
Pros:

Sehr süßes Hotel, tolles Essen und sehr freundliches Personal. Das Hotel hat außerdem einen Parkplatz, der kostenfrei ist. Die Zimmer sind klein, aber ausreichend.

Cons:

Nicht gefallen ist vielleicht übertrieben. Es war eher etwas umständlich. Im Bad gibt es nämlich nur eine Steckdose, die aber offensichtlich nur für Rasierapparate gedacht ist. Einen Föhn kann man damit nicht benutzen, da die Steckdose anders konzipiert ist, wie die im Zimmer. Haare föhnen/glätten/frisieren muss man sich also im Zimmer. Geht aber auch.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Della • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly, clean, breakfast was amazing, and plenty of parking.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great friendly staff and very good breakfast
Pros:

Staff made the experience, just amazingly good at their job. Cooked breakfast was exceptionally well cooked.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • solo_traveller • gb
9
It is a beautiful old building and service was exceptional
Pros:

The room was comfortable, the food was good and all the staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The only problem for me, as a person with some mobility issues, was the accessibility of the room I was in. However, I understand there is a room on the ground floor which would have been suutable but was already booked. The staff were very willing to carry my bags or help out in any way.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee