Hotel Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, RG21 7LX, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1074 reviews)

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8.2
Very Good
1,074 reviews

Breakfast was good - ample free parking and convenient location. Rates were reasonable and bed was good

Charlie United Kingdom

Amazing made my weekend stay here fun family friend place will be back 5*****

Ben United Kingdom

I like everything in this hotel, the staff were very friendly, the rooms are tidy and very comfortable.

Emad Libya

Great Location, Right in the Centre of Town! Staff where nice, helpful and friendly. The room was good for the price and good powerful walk in shower. Soft bouncy mattress. Would stay again.

Louis United Kingdom

It’s cheap, near everything and serves good breakfast.

Jane United Kingdom

Managed to sort the red lion suit for us which was great. Extremely good bath.

William United Kingdom

great location, easy access to the Anvil/Haymarket theatres. Room really nicely decorated, comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast: you can choose, good quality, good value for money overall

Helga United Kingdom

Great breakfast menu and service. Very convenient location (close to Festival Place)

James United States of America

Location at Festival Place, breakfast buffet included, bar staff were friendly, large shower

Michael Sweden

My mom stayed here and really liked it. The hotel is very centrally located, in good state of repair (the bathroom is especially nice), and with decent amenities. I particularly (re)commend the breakfast: plentiful and delicious!

Mlancas3 United States of America
8.2
Very Good
1,074 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast was good - ample free parking and convenient location. Rates were reasonable and bed was good”
    Charlie Charlie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing made my weekend stay here fun family friend place will be back 5*****”
    Ben Ben United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I like everything in this hotel, the staff were very friendly, the rooms are tidy and very comfortable.”
    Emad Emad Libya Libya
  • “Great Location, Right in the Centre of Town! Staff where nice, helpful and friendly. The room was good for the price and good powerful walk in shower. Soft bouncy mattress. Would stay again.”
    Louis Louis United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It’s cheap, near everything and serves good breakfast.”
    Jane Jane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Managed to sort the red lion suit for us which was great. Extremely good bath.”
    William William United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great location, easy access to the Anvil/Haymarket theatres. Room really nicely decorated, comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast: you can choose, good quality, good value for money overall”
    Helga Helga United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great breakfast menu and service. Very convenient location (close to Festival Place)”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “Location at Festival Place, breakfast buffet included, bar staff were friendly, large shower”
    Michael Michael Sweden Sweden
  • “My mom stayed here and really liked it. The hotel is very centrally located, in good state of repair (the bathroom is especially nice), and with decent amenities.”
    Mlancas3 Mlancas3 United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.4

In the center of Basingstoke, less than a 10-minute walk from the Train Station, The Red Lion Hotel has free Wi-Fi, free on-site and parking. It features rooms with private bathrooms and a cafe bar and restaurant.

The Red Lion Hotel is housed in a refurbished historic traveler's 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 just feet away.

The M3 highway is within easy reach and trains run regularly from Basingstoke to Reading, London and Heathrow airport.

The street-side cafe bar and restaurant has a part-covered outdoor courtyard and serves affordable food and drinks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
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8.2
Very Good
 · 1,074 reviews
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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.0
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  • Free WiFi8.4

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  • Charlie United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was good - ample free parking and convenient location. Rates were reasonable and bed was good”

  • Ben United Kingdom

    “Amazing made my weekend stay here fun family friend place will be back 5*****”

  • Emad Libya

    “I like everything in this hotel, the staff were very friendly, the rooms are tidy and very comfortable.”

  • Louis United Kingdom

    “Great Location, Right in the Centre of Town! Staff where nice, helpful and friendly. The room was good for the price and good powerful walk in shower. Soft bouncy mattress. Would stay again.”

  • Jane United Kingdom

    “It’s cheap, near everything and serves good breakfast. ”

  • William United Kingdom

    “Managed to sort the red lion suit for us which was great. Extremely good bath.”

  • Helga United Kingdom

    “great location, easy access to the Anvil/Haymarket theatres. Room really nicely decorated, comfortable, clean and quiet. Breakfast: you can choose, good quality, good value for money overall”

  • James United States of America

    “Great breakfast menu and service. Very convenient location (close to Festival Place)”

  • Michael Sweden

    “Location at Festival Place, breakfast buffet included, bar staff were friendly, large shower”

  • Mlancas3 United States of America

    “My mom stayed here and really liked it. The hotel is very centrally located, in good state of repair (the bathroom is especially nice), and with decent amenities. I particularly (re)commend the breakfast: plentiful and delicious!”

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  • Is the parking on site.....? How far are you from The Haymarket....?

    Good Afternoon, The Haymarket is only a couple of minutes away. We do have a car park, however, the spaces are subject to availability and can't be reserved. Kind regards, Zuzana

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    Answered on November 12, 2019
  • How long to walk to the anvil

    Good morning, It's about 10 - 15 minutes to walk - depending on how fast you walk. Kind regards, Zuzana

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    Answered on October 22, 2019
  • Hi , I just wanted to know how to access The Red Lion Car Park please?

    Good Afternoon, Our postcode is RG21 7LX. We do have a car park, but the spaces are subject to availability and can't be reserved. Kind regards, Zuzana

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    Answered on November 25, 2019
  • Check in and check out thanks

    Hello Our arrival time is 2pm check out time is 11am Regards

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    Answered on March 2, 2020
  • Hi, do you have a cot available for a 4 month old?

    yes we have one cot available subject to availability

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    Answered on October 30, 2021
  • Hi, do you have cots for infants?

    Yes we have one cot subject to availability

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    Answered on October 30, 2021
  • I there parking for 2 cars 1 room ?

    Yes we have parking Kind Regards Lorraine

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    Asked about: Feature Double Room • Answered on May 4, 2021
  • In regards to booking, what is the protocol in relation to covid? We're both from different households. Is it ok to book?

    Yes you can book Kind Regards Lorraine

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    Answered on June 24, 2021
  • Hi, I've done this before when I've stayed with you, but I always like to ask... If I arrive early (i.e. 12pm), can I use your car park as I'm out drinking and not back till about 11:30pm, I know I can check in late. Is this still ok (car park & late check in?)

    Dear Guest Yes that is fine to p[ark your car just come to reception and register you car Kind Regards Lorraine

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    Answered on September 11, 2021
  • Do you have a twin room - and can you deal with a gluten free diet (cooked separately) ?

    Yes we have twin rooms subject to availability Yes we cater for gluten free certain things maybe excluded on the breakfast as it may be cooked in oil from other items containing gluten Regards Lorraine

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    Answered on December 1, 2019
  • If I book will I definitely be able to reserve the cot? I couldn’t really chance it being available!

    Depends on when you want to book Kind Regards Lorraine

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    Answered on October 30, 2021
  • Do you have room with 2 single beds please

    yes we have twin rooms

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    Answered on August 21, 2021
  • where does my 15year old son sleep in a superior double room.

    Dear Guest As you have booked a superior room your son will have to sleep on a camp bed which is really only suitable for 8 years and younger for comfort purposes Kind regards Lorraine

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    Answered on July 28, 2021
  • Can my visitor stay over night with me

    A visitor can only provided the room has been pre-booked for them to stay, otherwise all visitors must leave by 10pm Regards Lorraine

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    Answered on May 14, 2021
  • Hi. We are looking for 3 family rooms on 22nd July for one night. We are two couples with 2 children and one couple with 1 child. Is this possible?

    We have 2 family rooms available which consist of 1 x double bed and 1 single which we can put a small camp bed in the room suitable for 8 years and under, and we have a double room with a small camp bed Kind Regards Lorraine

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    Answered on May 15, 2021
  • Hi My husband is gluten intolerant, do you have a gluten free breakfast and evening meal menu please

    Good Evening, WE do not have a separate menu for breakfast, or evening meals but we do have options on there you could choose from. Kind Regards Michelle

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    Answered on August 11, 2021
  • Can we do early chek in?

    Providing the room is available

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    Asked about: Small Double Room • Answered on August 21, 2021
  • How do I cancell

    you would need to go online or call booking.com directly Kind Regards Lorraine

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    Answered on August 6, 2021
  • If I can't reserve a spot in the car park Where is the nearest car park I am disabled

    There is a car park opposite

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    Answered on August 21, 2021
  • Are pets allowed a small dog

    only accessible dogs

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    Asked about: Feature Double Room • Answered on August 21, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Basingstoke Golf Club
    2.8 miles
  • Bishopwood Golf Club
    6.9 miles
  • Bombay Sapphire Distillery
    9.3 miles
  • Blacknest Golf Club Limited
    9.6 miles
  • Jane Austen's House Museum
    9.9 miles
  • Fleet Services M3
    10.3 miles
  • Reading Services M4
    11.5 miles
  • Madejski Stadium
    11.9 miles
  • Winchester Services M3
    12.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Tuli Tandoori
    0 miles
  • Restaurant The Lime Leaf
    0.1 miles
Public transit
  • Train Bentley
    11 miles
Closest Airports
  • Southampton Airport
    24.8 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    30.9 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    40.2 miles
How to get to Red Lion Hotel from London Heathrow Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Festival

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Red Lion Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
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
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
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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 are considered 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
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 8 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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 Red Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Red Lion Hotel by:

    • Car 45min

  • Guests staying at Red Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Red Lion Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at Red Lion Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Red Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Festival

  • Red Lion Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Basingstoke.

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

  • 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.