Red Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (GBP 11.95 per person)
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Front of property
Courtyard

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Feature Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Signature Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
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Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tung Yuen Tony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have now stayed 3 times here and each stay previous was excellent, however despite the reasons below we will still use this hotel for our visits to Basingstoke. Prices are always excellent, staff are helpful and friendly the actual building is sound and not hard to get around but this visit was a little different, the bed had no substance to speak of it was wafer thin and later during the night thetv reception was cutting out constantly so we had to use our phones for that couple of hours of entertainment. We did reception on our way out who said we should have come to them and s room change could have been organised, we never thought of this as the first night we went to bed late same on the second also so we didywant yo kick up a fuss, so fair play if we feel it's not right we have been given an option, thanks to reception for letting us know and see you again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Macala

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Russ

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size and very clean, staff were very friendly. What I would say is if you don’t like to sleep in a hot room, turn the heated towel rail off immediately. There isn’t a switch as such, in my room there was a breaker switch at low level by the door. Besides that, the hotel is in a great location and plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very spacious and homely, it felt like a lounge only with a double bed. The bed was extremely comfortable and I also appreciated having a bathtub available. There was plenty of storage space for clothers and other items (lots of drawers there). The staff were friendly and welcoming with an easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff. convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fernandina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Freda

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

8/10 Good

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , breakfast was excellent and the staff are all so friendly . Really enjoyed our stay apart from the drunken party on Tuesday evening who woke us up . The night porter came up straight away and sorted .ww will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Last 4 stays, all different rooms. None of them with good mattresses. Didnt sleep well this time
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception staff were excellent - a particular thank you to Beth whose customer service was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025