OYO The Red Lion Hotel

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OYO Rooms
6.7 (1073 reviews)
2 Castle Street , Luton , gb

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Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Adult only
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Small room sizes
Lack of maintenance

Categories

Cleanliness
4.45
Multiple reviews noted significant issues with room cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
7.95
Overall staff was described as friendly and helpful, despite some negative mentions.
Location
8.45
Location is excellent, situated in the center of Luton.
Room Quality
4.95
Rooms are noted as small, unkept, and lacking proper cleaning.
Amenities
6.45
Basic amenities were provided, but there were complaints about lack of upkeep.
Value for Money
6.95
Value was mentioned positively in some reviews, but experiences varied.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Food received praise, particularly in the pub area.
Overall Experience
6.95
Mixed reviews overall, highlighted by location but marred by cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:01

Property Description

Central Location in Luton
The Red Lion Hotel, located in the heart of Luton, offers free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy easy access to popular attractions such as the University of Bedfordshire and Luton Central Library, all within walking distance.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining Options
Each room at the hotel is equipped with modern amenities including a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can start their day with a delicious Continental or Full English/Irish breakfast at the on-site dining area.

Leisure Activities and Nearby Hospital
For leisure, guests can engage in activities like golfing in the surrounding area. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located just 4.3 km from Luton and Dunstable Hospital, ensuring peace of mind during your stay.

Book your stay at The Red Lion Hotel for a memorable experience in Luton.

Important information:

This property plays loud music on Fridays and Saturdays until 03:00 and some rooms may be affected by noise.

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availabilityThis property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.7
Based on 1073 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.45
Service: 7.95
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 4.95
Amenities: 6.45
Value for Money: 6.95
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 6.95
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Danny • couple • gb
7
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Marilena • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Marilena • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • gb
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Carolin • solo_traveller • ro
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Martyna • couple • gb
2
Not a good experience at all
Pros:

The staff was very helpful and the food was very nice the room we stayed in was filthy and the the only plug that was there was faulty which means we couldn’t charge our devices.
The toilet needs proper scrubbing and the toilet seat looked like has never been wiped.

Cons:

The room was dirty

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
8
excellent value and comfortable
Pros:

really great hotel run by some great people, always stay here when I'm in Luton, it's a really solid stay for the price, is it perfect? no - so don't come with unrealistic expectations - but the value for money is unparalleled anywhere in the area. If you're looking for a solid deal, decent comfortable room, and proprietors that are easy to work with this is your place. Also there's a pub that has really good European/British and South Asian style food

Cons:

for the money, you can't fault it - great hotel

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Jotangia • couple • gb
6
Thumbs up!
Pros:

Staff and owner are very welcoming and friendly. Check in process was pretty strait forward. Decent sized room. Bed was pretty comfortable, drinks are quality 👌🏾

Cons:

This is not negative feedback only constructive. Room could do with AC or even the option to open the window as it can get a little stuffy, even with the fan which was kindly provided switched on. The room's could do with a little refurb as it has great potential to be a lovely establishment. Apart from that was a good stay and probably would come back if offered the same genius discount again 👍🏾

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
2
Nice food but poor accommodation
Pros:

The food

Cons:

There was a mouse in the bar area, the room was dusty and unclean and the shower did not work. The tv didn’t work either.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • gb
5
Pros:

The hotel was good for what we needed. if you need to stay in the area.

Cons:

Bin men arrive at 3.30am and are noisy

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The whole hotel was dirty and not well maimtained

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
1
Pros:

What a filthy hell hole this place is . Stank of cigarettes. Toilet absolutely filthy and not attached to floor correctly. Electrics in room hardly worked. No working bath or shower . Furniture filthy . How is this place allowed to accept guests . I want my money back . Its disgusting place

Cons:

Everything poor

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Sylwia • couple • gb
6
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • solo_traveller • nl
5
Mwoah. Prima locatie, maar kamer was echt vies.
Pros:

De locatie

Cons:

Het was echt gedateerd, muf, viezig en de kamer rook naar zweet.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Ivor • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent stay ,staff very helpful and friendly.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
1
Poor state and poor sleep
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Dusty, dirty, old and unsafe. Condensation was so bad and couldn't open a window. Toothpaste smeared on mirror.. bathroom was very unclean and couldn't take a shower as it only spat water. Overall a very poor stay resulting in a poor sleep. The door handle was hanging off from the inside which made us feel unsafe. Bedside cabinets were broken and the kettle didn't work. Very unfortunate as staff were friendly and helpful, carrying our case up the stairs. A lot of improvements needed, even for a budget stay (£62) not good value for money.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
1
Absolutely disgusting
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room, toilet roll holder towel rail both falling off the wall. Stains on the wall near the bed, dirty skirting boards, no handles on bedside table screws sticking out, dirty toilet bowl, had to stand on a chair to switch tv on and off. Botched up patches on bathroom wall, plus large scratches.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
8
great value !!!
Pros:

its a good hotel at the price the rooms are at, i think its the best option in Luton at that lower price range, I've stayed at the Stuart as well which is just down from the town centre too and usually a similar price and TRUST ME YOU WANT TO STAY HERE even if its a few quid more. Staff and ownership here are really great as well; helpful and nice.

Cons:

for the price you cant really complain about anything

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee