OYO The Red Lion Hotel

Hotels
OYO Rooms
6.7 (1163 reviews)
2 Castle Street , Luton , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Meeting/banquet facilities
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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 availability

Please note that all guests need to provide a valid government-issued ID.

Please note that a valid photo ID corresponding to the name on the booking are required.

A deposit of £50 will be required upon arrival as a security deposit.

The deposit will be released/refunded after check-out, provided there is no damage to the property and the room key is returned.

Failure to return the room key will result in a full £50 charge.This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1163 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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Karol solo_traveller gb
3
I understand that the price per night is attractive, but at least have some dignity.
Pros:

Sheets were clean

Cons:

Only one working power socket above the TV. There was a fan and a kettle available, but I had to hold the kettle up near the ceiling just to boil water because the only working socket was so high. There was also a gap between the wall and the door frame, so I could see people walking along the corridor.

I understand that the price per night is attractive, but this was the worst room I have ever stayed in.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Lucy Marie solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

The staff were great, the do3od waa lovely

Cons:

Unfortunately it was very hot weather and our room had no opening window just a fan which made it extremely uncomfortable to sleep , really needs air con like the bar .

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
4
Basic accom, reasonable value for what was paid but room could have been cleaner. Staff were very he
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Ana couple gb
1
Smelly , dirty , hot and would not let my dog sleep in it.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nothing was like the pictures.
There was no parking , once we checked in were taken to the door where the rooms are and as the guy opened the door the smell of mould , wet , beer , oil. There were stains all over the floor, the room the wall paper was coming off , windows did not open, in the toilet the floor was lifting , stains on carpet and smelled just as bad if not worse than the hallway . And the heat in the room was worse than outside .
Did not sleep there as the conditions were worst than any hotel I have ever stayed and o stayed in bad ones through out South Africa this is hands down the the worst I have stepped into and had to pay more money for another hotel to just not be in that one .

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller au
10
Eccentric
Pros:

I love the location close to amenities. Staff are wonderfully friendly and accommodating. The Indian food is exceptionally delicious.

Cons:

Nothing to fault.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Amber couple gb
2
Staff were lovely, room was not.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

The cleanliness of the room was non existent, pubic hair found in bed, hair and mould all over the bathroom.
Windows in the room couldn’t be opened so was all in all not a nice stay.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Colette couple gb
2
Whilst we will visit the pub and looking forward to having a proper Indian dinner there we will not
Pros:

The pub staff were excellent particularly Tej, they were very friendly, lunch was excellent, it was nice to have some lovely food alternatives and would have had dinner then but we were still full!
We were disappointed not to have been able to have breakfast there but the doors were still locked at 9.30.

Cons:

The accomodation was extremely tired and in need of updating, flaky paint, towel rail not been put on properly and holes not filled in.
The bed was comfy but the pillows were about an inch thick so not even comfy when folded in half.

The member of staff who showed us to our room was very helpful and even went to get a key to another room as he wasn't happy when he checked the bathroom. The room smelt very musty so I'm glad he moved us.

The general cleanliness was very poor, the sink and toilet were clean but other than that everywhere was extremely dusty . It needs a VERY deep clean, the hallway included.

Outside the entranced needs a good clean and tidy up and bins provided for cigarette ends and rubbish.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Rowena couple gb
6
Value for money but not the best sleep
Pros:

The pub was great, the food delicious especially when arriving after a long drive. The staff super friendly. Thw room was what I expected for the price- just wanting a bed for the night for an early flight. Had everything we needed. And bonus of a free car park

Cons:

The rooms need a little TLC but aware that the cost mirrors this.
Your sleep will only be as good as the other guests staying too. Walls are pretty thin. It sounded like elephants were coming up the corridor whenever another guest came back to their room and the doors were easily slammed and therefore, noisy.
The TV in the room did not get signal so we couldn't watch it.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Maciej solo_traveller pl
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Tanya solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

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Cons:

.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Viaceslavas solo_traveller lt
10
Pros:

Everything ok

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Laszlo solo_traveller gb
7
Authentic English pub and hotel with good Indian food.
Pros:

Good, old English pub and hotel.
Good Indian food.

Cons:

Small room and the door is near your head. Bit noisy but ok.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Paula extended_group gb
6
Overall good for location for airport, nice staff and area and would use again if flying early again.
Pros:

It was a good size, the staff were helpful and it was close to the centre. The pub food was also good.

Cons:

It was a little noisy during the night and had to thin walls, also the pillow provided was inadequate and no clean pillow case for use on the spare provided.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller gb
3
Filthy - Should have gone to Premier Inn
Pros:

The location is good. Right in the heart of the shopping / restaurant part of Luton and it has a small car park. I don't know what room had been allocated to us prior to arrival but due to our mobility issues he said we could have a room on the ground floor but there would be a couple of steps down to go out into the courtyard and then a couple of steps up into the other part of the building, which was doable.

Cons:

The corridor to the rooms needs alot of work ie the walls with peeling plaster and paint and was filthy. Our room (called LILLEY) was filthy. The cups and glasses were dirty. The bath edges were covered in black mould. The bath taps were grimy and covered in limescale as if never cleaned. The toilet is too close to the door. The radiator was filthy. The whole bathroom needs gutting and redoing.
In the bedroom the windows look straight out into the pedestrian access to the shopping area and there were not even any nets to allow the curtains to be opened so we had to keep them closed which didn't help with the whole gloomy feeling of the room. We found a couple of strange greyish spots on the quilt cover. The quilt and the pillows were so thin and flat that they were useless (good job we had our own pillows, which were put in the wash as soon as we got home). We both appeared to have been bitten a couple of times. The bedside lights were grimy. The carpet edges were grimy. The whole room needs some serious maintenance work done. I could go on but I think you've got an idea now of what the accommodation is like

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tanya solo_traveller gb
1
Not up to standard.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable

Cons:

The place is run down.
Dirty sticky carpets everywhere.
Holes in the walls in places.
Musty smell.
The bath had a dirt ring in it.
The coffee cup was dirty and has someone's old lipstick on it.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Mathew solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Great value for money

Cons:

Very dusty not cleaned as I would like

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Ana Beatriz couple br
1
FORAM PIORES DIAS DA MINHA VIDA
Pros:

Eu não gostei de nada

Cons:

Gente simplesmente no quarto não tinha como carrega o celular , pois nenhuma tomada funcionava , água super gelada , fora que o quarto era 5 escada pra chegar , eu tive que ficar 2 noite carregando celular nos restaurantes e fora que o quarto é super gelado não tem aquecedor

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
S
Simon couple gb
7
Value for money
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms could do with a good clean

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller gb
8
Value for money
Pros:

Good food

Cons:

Room could do with a vacuum

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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dumitru solo_traveller ro
1
2026-06-10 via Nuitee