Red Lion Hotel - Basingstoke

$$$$||View on mapBasingstoke, United KingdomRed Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX|
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Red Lion Hotel - Basingstoke
Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Value for money8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Who stays here
Couples48%
Solo23%
Families18%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.2
Staff9.2
Value for money8.6
Cleanliness8.5
Comfort8.5
Who stays here
Couples48%
Solo23%
Families18%
Groups9%

3-star historic coaching inn in Basingstoke city center with free on-site parking and function rooms

Historic Coaching Inn with Modern Amenities

The Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke is a refurbished coaching inn with a 400-year history, now offering 61 ensuite bedrooms. The hotel provides free on-site parking and a 24-hour front desk with concierge and express check-in/out. Guests have access to a shared lounge, sun terrace, and a coffee house on site called The Dice Tower.

Central Basingstoke Location

The Red Lion Basingstoke is located in the city center, within walking distance of the Festival Place shopping complex and the Railway Station. Nearby attractions include Milestones Museum, The Anvil Theatre, and Willis Museum. The hotel faces the old, traffic-free restaurant area, with local dining options like Omakase sushi restaurant and a Greek takeaway at the doorstep.

61 Ensuite Bedrooms and Family Accommodations

The Red Lion Hotel Basingstoke offers 61 ensuite bedrooms including small double rooms, double rooms, twin rooms, and superior double rooms. Family rooms are available, and the hotel provides daily housekeeping, ironing service, and trouser press. Some rooms feature baths and the hotel has key card access and soundproof rooms for quieter stays.

On-Site Dining and Breakfast Options

A variety of breakfast options are served daily at the Red Lion Basingstoke hotel, including a full English breakfast with quality sausages and bacon. The hotel has a bar offering wine/champagne, snack bar, and special diet menus. The attached Dice Tower cafe provides board games and events for guests.

Event Hosting and Business Facilities

The Basingstoke Red Lion Hotel has a popular function room for events and two smaller function rooms for intimate gatherings. Meeting and banquet facilities are available, with comprehensive planning assistance provided. Business travelers can use the 24-hour front desk, fax/photocopying, and express check-in/out.

  • Historic: 400-year-old coaching inn with original character
  • Location: Central Basingstoke near Festival Place and Railway Station
  • Rooms: 61 ensuite bedrooms including family rooms
  • Parking: Free on-site parking available
  • Events: Function rooms with planning assistance
  • Dining: On-site bar and Dice Tower cafe
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 13.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2007
Number of rooms:57
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Rooms and availability

Small Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

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
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Essential information about Red Lion Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 98 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 30.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Southampton, SOU

Location

Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX
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Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX
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Red Lion Lane, Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7LX
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Willis Museum
100 yd
Cross Street
Blue Coat Boy
100 yd
Church
St Michael's Church
100 yd
Shopping Area
Festival Place Shopping Centre
100 yd
Night club
Fever & Boutique
100 yd
Restaurant
Karma Gurkha Kitchen
100 yd
Restaurant
Aingels Cafe Bistro
100 yd
Restaurant
Festival Street Kitchen
100 yd
Restaurant
Subway The Malls
100 yd
Restaurant
Maidenhead Inn
100 yd
Restaurant
McDonald's
100 yd
Restaurant
Dragon Palace Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Burger King
100 yd

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