Red Lion Hotel

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Young & Co.’s Brewery
8.9 (695 reviews)
78 -80 Watling St , Radlett , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Some staff were not friendly
Room sizes varied

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Rooms were spotless and well-maintained, contributing to an overall pleasant stay.
Service
9.05
Staff were consistently friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.09
Excellent location with easy access to transport and local attractions.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were described as comfortable, cozy, and well-equipped.
Amenities
8.77
Good amenities available with thoughtful details throughout the property.
Value for Money
8.63
Guests felt they received good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Food received high praise, with many guests enjoying meals at the hotel.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, guests had a very positive experience and were likely to recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:20

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Convenience

Convenient Location: Situated near major transport links including the M25, M1, and A1, with easy access to central London via train.

Refurbished Interiors: Enjoy a blend of history and modernity in the fully refurbished bar, dining room, and guest areas dating back to 1906.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in freshly prepared British cuisine at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Experience comfort, history, and great food at The Red Lion. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Check-In:
Please note that if you use the hotel entrance door, you may need to ring the door bell to get in.

Late check-in (after 11:30 pm) is not possible.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 14 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 695 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Sarah C Chandler • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
8
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Anselm • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • gb
10
Would definitely use again.
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms well appointed and very clean. Great alternative to staying in central London as secure parking and only 30 mins on direct train. We also visited St Albans from here and really enjoyed it.

Cons:

Nothing negative to say about it.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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kumari • couple • gb
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Magdolna • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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jody • family_with_children • us
10
One of the most enjoyable stays I’ve had.
Pros:

Great rooms, lovely staff, fantastic food and a wonderful pub to hang out in.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Yidan • couple • gb
10
Wonderful stay with our four-leg friend.
Pros:

The staff is super friendly and helpful. Our dog also enjoyed his stay here.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • il
10
So much better than a hotel
Pros:

Fantastic place.
Beautiful Classic inn /pub style rooms. Much nicer than a hotel.
Friendly staff.
Rooms with air-conditioning. (It was exceptionally hot for the uk in May 34 degrees)
Delicious food.
Dog Friendly.
Location is great. Just a 30 min train ride to London with trains running every few min.
Train station is just a 1 min walk from the hotel.
I would definitely come back.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Perfect location for our needs, great room, friendly service & lovely atmosphere, really nice meals.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Shums • couple • gb
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Sue • extended_group • gb
10
Friendly, helpful staff with comfortable rooms that had everything we needed.
Pros:

The rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed. The staff were so friendly and helped us with everything we needed. It was my mum’s 80th birthday and the staff helped to make it special for her. Thank you.

Cons:

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2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
This is our 3rd visit and we will definitely return
Pros:

Very central, close to all local amenities, free parking, good lively bar.

Cons:

We stayed in room 6, the toilet dripped constantly which was very irritating but otherwise the room was comfy and quiet.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • cz
10
Pros:

Loved staying here. Definately will come back.
Friendly helpfull staff. Clean and comfy rooms. Close to everything.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Place to stay visiting family
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable, bedrooms very quiet. Good breakfast, very tasty. Will definitely stay again.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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elise • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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lashsational • Friends getaway • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
10
A lovely place and delicious sausage and mash
Pros:

A wonderful evening experience.

We had drinks at 17.00 followed by dinner at 18.30.

Great food and gorgeous decor. So many places to sit.

2026-05-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
10
I will definately come back and recommend to friends.
Pros:

The whole experience was great and the staff were super-helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location and value for money, high quality hotel
Pros:

Very nice room and very quiet. Everything I needed for a one-night stay. I thought it would be noisy as it is a pub but the rooms are at the other end of the building and very nice. Secure carpark was great.

Cons:

The fish and chips were not very nice but you get a lot of chips, which made up for it.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee