Red Lion Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar

24/7 front desk

Room service

Housekeeping

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Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, England, RG21 7LX

Wote Street Willy
2 min walk
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant
1 min walk
Basingstoke Station
9 min walk
London (LHR-Heathrow)
47 min drive

Room options

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Double Room

15 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

15 sq m
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Signature Double Room

21 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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Pool

Spa

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

About this property

Georgian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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
Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Restaurant
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 breakfast 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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke

Red Lion Hotel Hotel

Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke

Red Lion Hotel Hotel Basingstoke

Red Lion Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

NATASHA

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room

Lovely hotel room and in a convenient location, in the middle of Basingstoke town centre. Only issue was a leak from the bath tub.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jon

Business traveller

18 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Business traveller

18 Sept 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kieron lee

16 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

12 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with family

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was good for shopping

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

10 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Ideal location right next to the Festival Place. Room was quiet, clean, with an updated bathroom. Breakfast buffet was good. Very quaint hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Business traveller

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vishal

Travelled with family

2 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I stayed in another hotel ....its a fraud

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

TONI

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Cleanliness

We use it for 2 nights. The cook help yourself Breakfast was poor. Rooms about dated ,areas was brilliant, staff friendly, helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

John Martin

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel itself is of a very good standard - no frills, but this feels 'environmentally' sensible in this day and age. But good, simple accommodation and friendly, efficient staff at the welcome desk. We've dropped some stars in a couple of areas though. Firstly, the access gate leading to the pedestrianised street was not lit on the Saturday night of our stay - it was totally dark, but you could hear people loitering there. Secondly, the smoking area directly under our window seemed a regular gathering place for 'non-residents', who could be heard asking for alcohol whenever a hotel guest came out from the bar for a smoke. Our window was open, on account of the heat, and this was quite a racket around midnight. We feel that the night porter should have moved these people on - after all, the hotel does advertise as having quite rooms. But we did enjoy our two-night stay, and will certainly use this hotel again, as it is very conveniently situated for the town centre, and well-priced, too.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024