A stay at Red Lion Hotel places you in the heart of Basingstoke, steps from Wote Street Willy and 2 minutes by foot from Willis Museum. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from The Anvil and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Festival Place.
What's nearby
Wote Street Willy - 2 min walk
Festival Place - 8 min walk
The Anvil - 10 min walk
Basingstoke Leisure Park - 3 min drive
Milestones Museum - 5 min drive
Getting around
Basingstoke Station - 9 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
The Maidenhead Inn - 4 min walk
Olive House Restaurant - 4 min walk
Kokoro - 4 min walk
The Tea Bar - 3 min walk
About this property
Red Lion Hotel
Georgian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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.
Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Georgian hotel include wedding services, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 11.95 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Free daily reception
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Restaurant
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
Digital channels
LCD TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Soundproofing
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 per person
A late check-out fee will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
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
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
8.2
Very good
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Great area. Lots of charity shops. Found great deals! Staff was helpful, but ringer in phone was off. Made my taxi. Lovely people. Clean around heated towel rack, especially the feet area and the Silver area next to the toilet it always needs to be wiped down and disinfected. Thank you for the heads up about the party you had. It ended at 11 PM like they said it would
This 'hotel' is tired and in need of some renovation or at least a little TLC.
The room wasn't dirty but felt dusty and there was a build up of dust behind furniture. The carpet looked like it was rescued from a Wetherspoons and I was reluctant to remove any footwear. Light bulbs in lamps were broken or missing. The room was on the cool side and on inspection the original sash window was open by a few centimetres and was covered with some secondary glazing. On attempting to close the window it seemed that it was stuck open and I was worried that using too much force would rip it from the frame. Hence the secondary glazing I suppose. It wasn't too bad for my stay but I would imagine it would be drafty and cold later in the year.
The bathroom was OK but again the shower over the bath was quite old and not the best and there were some signs of discoloured grout and tiles.
There were signs of peeling paint and dark, grubby marks on the walls and this along with the poor state of carpet and repair was also visible throughout the corridors.
The staff that I met were great. Very friendly and helpful. I didn't make use of the restaurant and bar but from a quick glance they seemed reasonable.
I would very much question how this establishment has achieved an 8.2/10 rating as for me, even without the issues I found in my room, I couldn't say it was more than 5/10.
All in all a rather disappointing experience.
I stay here regularly and have never had a problem. The location is great, within walking distance of the town and shopping centre. The price is always reasonable. The staff are friendly. The breakfast is good. I can't comment on evening meals as I have never had one there due to the proximity of local restaurants and takeaways.