Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central Location
Friendly Staff
Cons:
Noise issues
Temperature control in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
While rooms were clean, some guests mentioned issues with room temperatures and noise.
Service
8.25
Staff were generally praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.75
Guests highlighted the central location as a strong positive.
Room Quality
6.75
Some complaints regarding bed comfort and room temperature were noted.
Amenities
7.25
Standard amenities available, though some guests noted a lack of specific offerings.
Value for Money
7.75
Many guests found the hotel to be a good value, especially for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.25
Breakfast received positive mentions, but there were complaints about limited food options at times.
Overall Experience
7.25
Despite some issues, guests generally had a pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:57

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Award-Winning Restaurant and Cozy Lounges

Experience the charm of a 13th-century building at the Red Lion Hotel, where antique-furnished rooms offer a unique stay. Indulge in culinary delights at the award-winning restaurant or unwind in the Victoria Lounge by the log fires.

Convenient City Centre Location

Nestled in Salisbury’s historic city centre, our hotel is a stone's throw away from the cathedral and various shops, bars, and restaurants. Explore the city with ease, knowing that comfort awaits you upon your return.

Thoughtful Amenities and Local Flavors

From handmade furnishings to locally sourced produce at the Vine Restaurant, we ensure a memorable stay. Enjoy modern conveniences like free Wi-Fi, while savoring the historic ambiance of our hotel.

Book your stay at the Red Lion Hotel for a perfect blend of history and hospitality.

Important information:

The property has 6 car park spaces. These limited parking spaces are gate protected. Advanced reservations are required and cost GBP 20 per space, per night. Available from check in to check out.

Please note that an additional charge of GBP 20 will apply for early check-in. All requests for check-in outside of scheduled hours are subject to availability.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
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

7.5
Based on 2887 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.75
Food and Beverage: 7.25
Overall Experience: 7.25
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JeffNNN • Friends getaway • St Helens, Merseyside, England
6
Understaffed
Pros:

Tge hotel is centrally placed close to shops etc. The downside of tgat is that coaches can't pick up outside.

It has a lovely courtyard with plenty of tables and shade and was handy for the bar, udeal for our group to gather before meals.

It's an old building, which inevitably means various changes of level. When I arrived that was a bit of a problem. Struggling to find our room with 2 suitcases and a rucksack a member of staff did give me directions, but holding the door open for me or warning ne about the 4 steps down a couple of feet geyond the door would have helped more.

The hotel was clearly understaffed with reception staff filling in to serve meals and our room was serviced only once in a four day stay and that missed the fact that we were down to our last toilet roll. It also meant regular visits to receptipn to replenish stocks of tea and milk.

We were with a group so we're given no choice about evening menu (except vegetarian or gluten free) and on at least one evening a lot of main courses were untouched or half eaten. A Red Pepper risotto, not as Primo Piatto but the main!

Overall a mixed experience.

2026-07-30 • via Tripadvisor
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John • couple • gb
8
V good hotel in central Salisbury
Pros:

Excellent size room with good layout.Comfortable bed.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
1
I will not be staying here again
Pros:

It was close to the train station

Cons:

We had to move room due to a leak in the bathroom. The second room shower head was dripping all night and one of the windows wouldn't open

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • de
10
Pros:

sehr zentrale Lage, alles fußläufig erreichbar, historisches Haus, sehr schöner Innenhof, bei rechtzeitiger Buchung Parken im abgeschlossenen Hof möglich.

Cons:

das Frühstück war ok und ausreichend, aber halt ein Hotel mit Buffet, wir waren von den vorher gebuchten B&Bs verwöhnt

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
10
Excellent receptionist who coped with my severe deafness; room 18 had character and cleanliness; breakfast was ample. It
Pros:

Quaint and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • couple • gb
3
I wouldn’t rush to stay there again.
Pros:

The courtyard was lovely.

Cons:

The rooms were disappointing for the price, and it was a very hot weekend and they didn’t do enough to make it more comfortable.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
5
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ragnhild • solo_traveller • se
3
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jingwei • couple • ch
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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mal • extended_group • gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

The majority of things where fantastic

Cons:

I don’t like baths at all.I find them a hazard

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Maxine • couple • gb
6
Return guests, and love the property and staff but will not be booking again in summer.
Pros:

The staff are wonderful and the location is great. Beds are very comfy to. Lovely courtyard to.

Cons:

There’s no aircon in any of the rooms. And it was HOT! For the price I think air con should be available.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel with super staff but need to manage breakfast better
Pros:

Great staff super friendly
Bedroom was excellent with very good facilities

Cons:

Breakfast was disappointing
Quality and standards of food and availability after 9 am was poor

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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rami • solo_traveller • il
7
Pros:

הסוויטה גדולה ומרווחת, הצוות אדיב.

Cons:

מלון מאוד ישן, אין מעלית. ארוחת בוקר לא טובה. מזגן טעון שיפור.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andy • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Lies • family_with_children • nl
6
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Bed, en de hitte in de kamers

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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John Andersen • couple • dk
8
Pros:

Superfint hotel i midtbyen med parkeringsmuligheder hvis man er heldig :-)

Cons:

?

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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natashakT6693YB • Couples
2
Choose another hotel
Pros:

Honestly terrible. We stayed one night. We were assigned a room on the road side and the traffic noise was unrelenting. The room was grubby, pillows were like little cement blocks, sheets didn’t fit the bed and the mattress felt original to when the inn was built in the 1400’s. No amenities in tbe room at all. Not even a small shampoo or conditioner. The breakfast was passable. Staff were very nice.

2026-07-20 • via Tripadvisor
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sheila • couple • gb
9
Excellent in every aspect, particularly the staff who were welcoming ab
Pros:

We didn't take breakfast.

Cons:

Some grip rails in the bath that had overhead shower

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sue • extended_group • gb
7
Expensive for what it is. Wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

Courtyard was lovely… we were lucky with the weather so could sit out here. Location good although in wrong side of town.

Cons:

Shabby frontage. Room was basic but clean. Very small window over looking a rooftop. Bathroom needed updating. One tea bag found for a cuppa in the morning. Hall light on all night which shone under our door. Staff mostly absent.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
7
Fine except dangerous shower
Cons:

There was no handle in shower over bath . Very unsafe for wife who had recent hip replacement but walks normally. Fit a handle please.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee