The Red Lion Eaton

Hotels
8.5 (739 reviews)
52 Eaton Street Eaton , Norwich , gb

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Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Bar
Golf course
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food and drinks
Cons:
Steep staircase
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.75
Some rooms showed signs of wear and needed TLC, but general cleanliness was acceptable.
Service
9.25
Staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.25
Convenient location with easy access to city center, though some found it a bit far for walking.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms were comfortable but had some issues with furniture and noise.
Amenities
8.75
Good amenities, though some guests mentioned wanting improvements like more power points.
Value for Money
8.25
Good value given the food quality and atmospheric pub setting, but some felt it was pricier than expected.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Excellent food and great atmosphere, with a variety of options appreciated by guests.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a positive experience with minor drawbacks that did not overshadow the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 13:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Red Lion Eaton is ideally situated in Norwich, offering easy access to popular attractions like Blickling Hall, University of East Anglia, and Norwich Cathedral. With free private parking and proximity to the airport and railway station, guests can explore the city with ease.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and cozy bedding. The welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail ensure a relaxing stay for every guest.

Dining and Leisure Options
Guests can unwind at the terrace, enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, or have a drink at the bar. Whether visiting for leisure or business, The Red Lion Eaton offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Book your stay at The Red Lion Eaton for a memorable experience in Norwich.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 739 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Brian • couple • gb
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent stay. Recommend to anyone staying in the area.
Pros:

Food was great, thoroughly enjoyed the full English breakfast.
Dinner for 14 was also good. Nice variety to chose from as well as deserts.

Cons:

No complaints at all.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Danny • couple • gb
5
We didn’t stay. Was very disappointed and I was £100 down.
Pros:

Lovely place from what we saw as we didn’t end up staying the night as our room was unfortunately up steep stairs and it was a struggle for myself as i had two broken toes. And there was no rooms available for us to be moved to :( and wasn’t given any other option by staff or offered a refund of any kind.

Cons:

The stairs!

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Willetts • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Filip • couple • be
9
Prima kamer in een gezellige pub.
Pros:

Bij aankomst zeer hartelijk ontvangen, er werd direct een tafel gereserveerd voor dinner. De kamer was comfortabel, ruim en proper. Personeel was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam, oa elke dag verse flesjes water op de kamer. Uitstekend ontbijt met ruime keuze à la carte, ook 's avonds heel lekker gegeten en gedronken in de gezellige pub.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Mackie • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing

Cons:

The only downside is the very steep staircase

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Yolande • solo_traveller • be
8
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Leggatt • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • gb
5
Don’t stay here for the bar & restaurant
Pros:

Room was comfortable

Cons:

Restaurant & Bar not amenable

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
10
Lovely room, wonderful food, fantastic staff!
Pros:

The room was charming and comfortable. The food was excellent both for dinner and for breakfast. Laura, the proprietor, was friendly and lovely to talk with. We highly recommend this property!

Cons:

Might be a bit difficult for someone with mobility issues as there is no lift and the stairs to the rooms are a small tight spiral staircase.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Constantinos • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
10
Exceptional Inn - stay here!
Pros:

The staff was welcoming and gave exceptional service

Cons:

The hotel is on a noisy street.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Moloney • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location and staff, plus room was a high standard

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Simon Sheffield • solo_traveller • gb
8
Decent hotel in fairly central Andover location.
Pros:

Did not stay for breakfast

Cons:

Hotel did not have a restaurant bar was empty so lacked a bit of atmosphere in communal areas.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
6
Nice apart from the unfortunate drain issue, which wasn’t anyone’s fault.
Pros:

Very conveniently situated for us. Lovely pub and very pleasant staff. The room was compact and clean.

Cons:

Wasn’t expecting single beds - though I do realise it would be hard to get a double bed in the space available.
A chair to sit at the desk/dressing table would be helpful.
There was obviously a drain problem with the shower when we stayed - the room really smelled of drains when we came back to it. Realising little could be done late at night we opened the doors and ran the shower for a while to try and displace the
smell. Helped a bit but still very unpleasant. We reported the issue in the morning and staff were very apologetic and said they would get it fixed. Hopefully a one off!
Overall it was fine, good value and clean.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Florence • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely stay, food in the restaurant was amazing
Pros:

Good location. Excellent food. Room was lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Tugwell • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Poorly placed electric sockets when I could find one . Had to plug kettle by bedside lamp. Basic room and bathroom.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee