The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1286 reviews)
Long Street , Atherstone , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Family friendly
Excellent staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise disturbances
High food prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Some reviews noted issues with strong cleaning product odors in rooms, affecting the perceived cleanliness.
Service
8.76
Multiple reviews praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and going above expectations.
Location
8.5
Great location noted for proximity to shops and ease of access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.95
Generally comfortable with some concerns about room conditions and placement.
Amenities
7.98
Amenities met basic expectations, but some critiques on food prices and availability.
Value for Money
8.13
Perceived value generally good, though some felt food prices were excessive.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Breakfast and dinner generally well-reviewed, but food prices were mentioned as a con.
Overall Experience
8.26
Overall a pleasant experience despite some issues with noise and room conditions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:59

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

The Atherstone Red Lion, a 500-year old former coaching inn, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Each room features a private modern bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, and a TV, providing a cozy retreat for guests.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in the flavors of Italy at our authentic Italian restaurant or savor a freshly cooked full English breakfast upon request. With an extensive lunch and dinner menu served in our lounge and conservatory, culinary delights await at every meal.

Versatile Event Spaces

Whether hosting a private dinner or a corporate event, our private dining rooms and function rooms can accommodate up to 150 people. Perfect for weddings, conferences, or special occasions, our versatile event spaces cater to all your needs.

Experience the perfect blend of history, comfort, and culinary delights at the Atherstone Red Lion. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 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 public areas and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1286 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Ellie • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent b&b
Pros:

The room was nice and clean throughout, good selection of tea/ coffee available and the beds were comfortable. Good gluten free toast too at breakfast!

Cons:

Only small thing that could’ve been better would be to add some gluten free veggie sausages for breakfast.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
3
Disappointing stay—beautiful building, but let down by noise and service
Pros:

Beautiful old building in a friendly town, shame the day staff weren't the same.

Cons:

​We recently stayed here for one night ahead of a trip to the NEC. I don’t normally write negative reviews or complaints, but our experience was so disruptive that I felt it important to share.

​On arrival, the reception team was very warm and thoughtfully offered us a room change, as a wedding was taking place directly below our original room. While we appreciated the gesture, it would have been helpful to be notified about the wedding prior to arrival. Our new room was lovely, but with no air conditioning (understandable given the age of the building), it desperately needed an electric fan and bottled water. Because the window had to remain open for air, we had a direct, awkward view down onto the wedding guests, and by late evening, the DJ volume became overwhelmingly loud and this comes from 2 rock music lovers who often attend gigs and festivals. You dont expect it that loud at a hotel stay. We decided to head out to explore the town and enjoyed a lovely chip shop dinner by the Shropshire Union Canal.

​Unfortunately, the issues started when we returned. The music blasted until midnight, and the heat in the room was unbearable. We didn't feel complaining at the time as we did not want to ruin that brides big day. To make matters worse, as soon as the music stopped, staff spent the next few hours loudly moving furniture to pack down and reset for another wedding the next day. We only managed about an hour of sleep, which was a terrible start to a long day ahead at Gardeners' World Live.

​Breakfast was another letdown. We chose the Red Lion specifically because breakfast started at 7:00am, allowing us to leave by our strict 7:30am deadline. After confirming this with reception at 7:00am, we realised 10 minutes later that our order hadn't even been sent to the kitchen. We had to chase the staff and downgrade our order to a bacon sandwich just to save time. When it finally arrived at 7:25am, the bacon was barely cooked.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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nat • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Room was clean and spacious

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very good hotel and very well looked after throughout. Good staff and nice bar also good food as well.

Cons:

All good.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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SALC • solo_traveller • gb
9
I was visiting family and location of hotel was perfect and I will most definitely use them again.
Pros:

My room was perfectly clean.
Breakfast was a bit on the heavy side for me and I would have preferred slice of cold meat and cheese rather than cooked breakfast. However, the food going out to other guests having breakfast looked good and judging by the empty plates tasty.
Staff were lovely.

Cons:

The room was extremely hot due to high temperatures. The hotel did their best by supplying a table style fan in room which was okay if you were right beside it!

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great staff

Cons:

Noise from underneafh workers, kitchen/cleaners

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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ian • couple • es
10
great staff make a great experience
Pros:

nice place to stay , i have stayed here a few times excellent

Cons:

clean

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Location and facilities

Cons:

Bathroom was a dirty

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Daren • extended_group • gb
9
Great hotel, great staff, great location
Pros:

Great location for us. Friendly, helpful staff who went above and beyond to help us out.

Cons:

Room was a bit warm but we are in the middle of a heatwave

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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katherine • couple • gb
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Daren • couple • gb
9
Clean, comfortable hotel in a good location.
Pros:

Great location, staff were friendly and very helpful. They even text me while I was out to let me know we had left the lights on, on one of our motorcycles.

Cons:

Room was very hot but we are having a heat wave….

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
Comfortable hotel with helpful and friendly staff. Great bar. Very good value
Pros:

Comfortable rooms and a nice bar and cafe. Very helpful and friendly staff. Decent food. Very good value for money.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee