Red Lion Hotel

Property class: 3
Georgian hotel in Basingstoke with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located near a train station, Red Lion Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Basingstoke. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Georgian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
The current price is $65
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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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
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room With Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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A hotel room with a desk, chair, two beds with floral bedding, a wardrobe, a television, and a bedside table with a lamp and a kettle.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a mirror on the wall.

Signature Double Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7LX

What's nearby

  • Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basingstoke Sports Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eastrop Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Festival Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Anvil - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Farnborough (FAB) - 29 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 32 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive
  • Hook Station - 8 min drive
  • Basingstoke Station - 9 min walk
  • Winchfield Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Maidenhead Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Afrizi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Munch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Omakase Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Red Lion Hotel

  • Located near a train station, Red Lion Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Basingstoke. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this Georgian hotel include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1700
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.95 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Red Lion Basingstoke

Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke

Red Lion Hotel Hotel

Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke

Red Lion Hotel Hotel Basingstoke

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Red Lion Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Red Lion Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Lion Hotel?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Red Lion Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Red Lion Hotel like?

Red Lion Hotel is in the heart of Basingstoke, a short 9-minute walk from Basingstoke Station and 8 minutes' walk from Festival Place. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Red Lion Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free parking was a convenient and appreciated bonus at this property. (31 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and friendly service. (41 reviews)
  • The restaurant served good food, had a well-stocked buffet, and offered friendly service. (24 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff nice hotel room thankyou 😊
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8/10 Very good

A wonderful, warm and friendly check in. After a long journey it’s great to enjoy banter with staff. Thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, very clean & tidy and food was amazing
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8/10 Very good

Stayed here before and will stay again. It's very central with parking.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice functional room. Hotel well positioned with ev charging nearby
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful especially the staff on reception. Nothing was too much trouble.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly welcome, lovely room and bathroom and good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location with free parking. Wonderful staff. Decent sized room with everything you’ll expect to find.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for just one night, there was also a wedding on at the same time. However from our room you couldn't hear anything. The room was clean and tidy. The bed was comfortable, and the shower was amazing. Will definitely be staying again. I would highly recommend this place
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8/10 Very good

Super helpful staff. Lovely quiet older hotel. Well placed for shopping and walking in the park. Good restaurants and bars handy. Very well priced especially with free parking thrown in. Would stay again.
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8/10 Very good

This is a lovely Pub in the heart of Old Basingstoke. A trifle awkward to get into by car, but plenty of parking once we'd managed it! Friendly and helpful staff. A good breakfast.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff Perfect for the centre of town
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, nice and spacious. Great staff including the receptionist, who was brilliant and very welcoming!
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10/10 Exceptional

Good stay, comfy bed and good breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

It was very well presented in all aspects. The kitchen staff were good and helpful. The reception staff were well dressed and presented themselves very professionally rooms were very neat and clean. Would come again when visiting my mother everything is nearby.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was clean & tidy. Lady on check in "Rose" was fab. Great location for eateries & bars in the town.
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8/10 Very good

Very clean, hotel well positioned for town, buses & trains. Staff very helpful, & courteous especially at breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

The checking in was efficient, friendly and quick. The room was spacious snd clean and the bed was comfortable. No fridge or coffee machine but it is 3* and they had irons and hairdryers that you can ask for. Great value and very central
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, spacious room, tasty breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were wonderful, everything was clean and it was in a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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8/10 Very good

Central location excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely staff - went above and beyond to be helpful & kind.