Located in Basingstoke center, less than 10 minutes walk from the Railway Station, The Red Lion Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site and parking. It features rooms with attached bathroom and a cafe bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hotel is a refurbished historic coaching inn with the comforts of a modern hotel. It faces the old, traffic-free restaurant area of the town and the Festival Place shopping center is yards away. The M3 motorway is within easy reach and trains run regularly from Basingstoke to Reading, London and Heathrow airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really liked the staff. Sarah was really nice and gave us really useful information
  • M
    Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel was very clean restaurant evening meal was lovely
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff very friendly and efficient. Breakfast is fine value for money.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Red Lion Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
    • Ironing service
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Red Lion Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 8 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Red Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about Red Lion Hotel

    • Red Lion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Guests staying at Red Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Red Lion Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Basingstoke. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Red Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Red Lion Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Check-in at Red Lion Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.