Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke, Basingstoke ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX

Red Lion Hotel, established in 1603, is the oldest establishment in Basingstoke, with a rich history blending tradition and modernity. This three-star hotel is situated in the heart of Basingstoke, close to the bustling Festival Place shopping complex. Guests can explore local attractions like Milestones, the Willis Museum, and enjoy community events suggested by the hotel staff.

Location

Located centrally, Red Lion Hotel offers easy access to public transport, including nearby bus and train stations. The hotel provides ample parking for guests, making it ideal for family celebrations and corporate events. Local attractions like shopping centers, theatres, and parks are easily reachable within walking distance.

Rooms

The Red Lion Hotel features 62 ensuite bedrooms, designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep. Each room offers modern furnishings, quality towels, and essential toiletries for guest comfort. Special feature rooms are available, some with direct access to the patio area. Rooms are equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as Freeview TV for entertainment.

Eat & Drink

The hotel restaurant combines traditional and contemporary dining experiences. Guests can enjoy a full cooked breakfast and light dinner, along with options for takeaway breakfast and packed lunches with prior notice. The bar provides a casual setting for snacks or afternoon tea, while an extensive à la carte menu is available for dinner.

Leisure & Business

Red Lion Hotel caters to both leisure and business needs. Meeting rooms are equipped with essential technology for hire, including projectors, screens, and flipcharts. The newly refurbished Festival Suite, accommodating up to 150 guests, is a popular choice for weddings, parties, and conferences. Guests can relax in the street-side café bar for informal gatherings or coffee meetings.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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2 Single beds

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Small King Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

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Getting around

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City Center

Basingstoke400 ft

Airports

Southampton (SOU) 29.1 mi

London Heathrow (LHR) 37.8 mi

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy and Comfortable

“The room was beautifully decorated and the bed was incredibly comfortable, ensuring a restful stay.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“Breakfast was freshly cooked to perfection, surpassing expectations with its quality and taste.” view full review

Free and Easy Parking

“Parking was hassle-free and offered at no charge, making my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review

Great Amenities

“The hotel provided excellent facilities, including a vibrant bar with a fantastic selection of ciders and meads.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Bathtub
Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX

Map view

Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX

City landmarks

Museums

Milestones Museum

1.7 mi

Museums

Basing House

1.5 mi

Parks

Eastrop Park

4100 ft

Black Dam Way

Black Dam Ponds

1.1 mi

Skizone Basingstoke

Skizone

1.5 mi

Parks

Basingstoke Common

1.6 mi

London Rd

Crabtree Plantation

1.7 mi

Bartons Lane Old Basing

Millfield Nature Reserve

1.6 mi

West Ham Leisure Park Worting Road

Basingstoke Golf Centre & Knights Realm Adventure Golf

1.6 mi

Church

St Mary's Church

1.8 mi

Basingstoke Railway Station

Basing Trail

1.9 mi

Farm

Manydown Family Fun

2.4 mi

Museums

The Vyne

3.1 mi

Farm

Miller's Ark Animals

3.6 mi

Nearby

Museums

Willis Museum

700 ft

Cross Street

Blue Coat Boy

1200 ft

Church

St Michael's Church

1700 ft

Shopping Area

Festival Place Shopping Centre

1600 ft

Night club

Fever & Boutique

1000 ft

Restaurants

Karma Gurkha Kitchen

300 ft

17 London Street

Aingels Cafe Bistro

500 ft

The Winkle Winklebury Way

Festival Street Kitchen

1200 ft

Festival Square Festival Place

Subway The Malls

500 ft

Unit 3B

Thai Knight

600 ft

Basingstoke Market Place

McDonald's

600 ft

5 Market Place

Pizza Hut

1300 ft

Unit 17B Lower Ground Festival Place Festival Place

Marks and Spencer

1100 ft

9 Paddington House Festival Place

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

6.5

Location

7.8

Service

8.5

Dining

6.8

Brian

United States of America, May 2024

7.0/10

The hotel room wasn't very clean, but the clean linen on the beds helped. However, the bathroom had hairs around the sink and bathtub, needing more attention for a deep clean. The luxury or club room was small.

Rooms

5.0

The room wasn't very clean, but the beds had clean linen. The bathroom needed more attention for cleanliness around the toilet rim. The luxury or club room was very small.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially Rachel at reception, who was very helpful. The staff seemed happy in their work and were very friendly.

Location

8.0

The location was very good, close to the town center with easy access to bus and train services. Fronting onto a pedestrian walk with many food choices.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with attentive staff. The breakfast was made to order when I stayed before.

Facilities

6.0

The shower curtains and screen needed attention. On the first night, the bar manager closed early due to fatigue. Located above a pub.

Harry

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.6/10

I had a lovely stay and would definitely go back. The rooms were a good size, comfortable, and clean, although the silly alarm on them was a disturbance. The decor seemed a bit dated but didn't bother me much, to be honest.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a good size, comfortable, and clean. The silly alarm going off every time someone entered or left was a bit annoying and disruptive.

Service

9.0

The staff were very helpful and friendly, especially when they moved us to a quieter room without us even requesting it. The housekeeping was excellent, and I appreciated the welcome drink.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, right in the heart of town within walking distance of the station and close to a variety of food options. Ideal for visiting the town or enjoying a weekend night out.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall. I enjoyed my cooked breakfast and the variety of cereals, yogurts, fruit, and toast. The grilled sandwiches were a nice touch, even though some items seemed to be left out for too long.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, and I particularly loved the heated towel rail and the cleanliness of the room. However, the early closure of the bar was a bit disappointing.

William

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.0/10

The hotel has an atmospheric charm but might need an update. The service was incredibly friendly and accommodating, although some areas were intermittent. The location is central but exposed to occasional issues. The dining experience had some hits and misses. Overall, decent value for money.

Rooms

7.0

The room over the rear entrance oozed atmosphere but could use an update. It was fine but had intermittent issues.

Service

9.0

The staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. Everywhere was lovely & clean, housekeeping was detailed, and welcome drink added a nice touch.

Location

7.0

The hotel is situated in the center of town, offering easy access to amenities. While ideal in many ways, there were occasional nuisance factors to consider.

Dining

6.0

The dining setup had its ups and downs, with cold and tasteless offerings at times, but the option for a veggie breakfast was appreciated.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were standard without major highlights.

Michael

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.4/10

The hotel had a cozy atmosphere and worked really well for us, despite minor issues like the room being too warm and lack of curtains. The service, although lovely, had some hiccups with early morning disturbances and breakfast setup. The location was ideal for shopping and show visits, close to the town center. The dining experience offered good quality but was a bit slow at times.

Rooms

7.0

The room was a bit too warm but nothing to complain about. Would recommend adding curtains for better comfort.

Service

7.0

The staff looked after us really well, despite some issues with noise and early breakfast setup.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect for shopping and show visits, just a few minutes away from The Anvil.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, with varied choices, but service could be slow during peak times.