Red Lion Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (2958 reviews)
Red Lion Lane , Basingstoke , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Noise issues
Some maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, though some indicate the need for updating.
Service
8.71
Many reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.55
Great location with easy access to town center and amenities.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed reviews due to outdated rooms and some complaints regarding comfort.
Amenities
7.93
Amenities rating varied; some rooms need additional features like plug sockets.
Value for Money
8.29
Generally considered good value for money, though some felt the rooms were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Breakfast mentioned favorably, though not a main focus of reviews.
Overall Experience
8.01
Overall satisfaction noted, with willingness to return despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:23

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts
Experience the best of both worlds at The Red Lion Hotel, a refurbished historic coaching inn offering the comforts of a modern hotel. Situated in Basingstoke centre, our property is just a short walk from the Railway Station, making it a convenient choice for travelers.

Convenient Location and Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and en suite rooms during your stay with us. Our cafe bar and restaurant provide the perfect setting to unwind after a day of exploring the town or shopping at the nearby Festival Place shopping centre.

Easy Access to Transportation
With the M3 motorway nearby and regular train services to Reading, London, and Heathrow airport, getting around is a breeze when you choose The Red Lion Hotel for your accommodation needs.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Basingstoke? Book your stay with us now!

Important information:

Breakfast must be requested at the time of booking.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2958 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 8.01
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Joy • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Just what we needed.
Pros:

Friendly staff easy check in, parking on site.

Cons:

A little dated

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
One night stop
Pros:

Central location with ample free parking. The room was spacious and well presented. Breakfast was good, although the bacon was very fatty and the sausages a bit undercooked.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Comfortable and welcoming
Pros:

Location and free parking

Cons:

Was quite dark in the carpark

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Inmaculada • couple • es
7
Regular
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El ruido de la calle en la habitación

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Hagger • solo_traveller • gb
10
Na
Pros:

The night porter was so helpful

Cons:

Na

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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joy • extended_group • gb
10
fab all around
Pros:

The whole experience was fantastic the staff were amazing
Room spotless
value for money
Breakfast amazing
I would recommend this hotel 100%

Cons:

there was nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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pippa • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • extended_group • gb
7
Clean, friendly and comfertable
Pros:

Hotel was clean and comfertable

Cons:

There was only 2 plug sockets in our room? Which was nowhere near the bed. The room was huge so plenty of opportunity to add another plug socket

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Good nights stay
Pros:

The room was really nice and spacious and the bed was comfortable breakfast was nice and the waitress was really lovely

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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kayleigh • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Wheatley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean hotel. Lovely rooms. Professional staff at front desk night and day. And very Good choice of breakfasts in the morning. Great variety.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
4
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
6
Nice hotel in a good location
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Unfortunately very noisy due to an unruly guest in the early morning, this resulted in calling the night porter

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laumanns • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good buffet breakfast.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee