Located in Basingstoke centre, less than 10 minutes walk from the Railway Station, The Red Lion Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site and parking. It features en suite rooms 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 centre is metres away. The M3 motorway is within easy reach and trains run regularly from Basingstoke to Reading, London and Heathrow airport.

Couples particularly 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 double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.2
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:

  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room. Comfy beds, quiet, central location, parking on site Great breakfast
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very helpful friendly and accommodating. We were part of a larger party of 20 and they kindly arranged a large table for is so we could breakfast together. You get the impression they will do whatever they can to make your stay a good one.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was amazing, well worth the money. Very happy with all aspects of the stay here.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Red Lion Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • 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)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser 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
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • 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 has told us they 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 14:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

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

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots 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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Breakfast must be requested at the time of booking if required.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 is 100 yards from the centre of Basingstoke. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Check-in at Red Lion Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Red Lion Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • 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

    • The prices at Red Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.