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Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Courtyard
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7LX
  • Place, Wote Street Willy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Festival Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Anvil
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sofa, and a nightstand.

Signature Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Red Lion Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space, and concierge services.
Red Lion Hotel offers 60 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the breakfast at Red Lion Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wote Street Willy. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Wote Street Willy and Willis Museum
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Red Lion Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Georgian Basingstoke hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 11.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1700
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Red Lion Basingstoke
Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke
Red Lion Hotel Hotel
Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke
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Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff who were welcoming and listened & responded to requests both before & during stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel perfect spot parking also stayed many times
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff Perfect for the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean & tidy. Lady on check in "Rose" was fab. Great location for eateries & bars in the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, comfy bed and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, hotel well positioned for town, buses & trains. Staff very helpful, & courteous especially at breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ADAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and comfortable room.Very helpful and friendly staff deserve a sixth star.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff - went above and beyond to be helpful & kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

The staff were wonderful, everything was clean and it was in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean and comfortable room the staff were very cheerful and polite. the place ideal being close to many bars and restaurants let alone the massive shopping centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, spacious room, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Bed was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, friendly staff and close to shops and train station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean comfy beds and soft white towels in the bathroom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bethany st Front desk was very helpful in guiding me to restaurants and knowledge of area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good price clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean room. Easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

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