Best Western Red Lion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Indoor wedding
Lounge
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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Milford Street, Salisbury, England, SP1 2AN
  • Place, Cathedral Close
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Salisbury

With a stay at Best Western Red Lion Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Salisbury, a 2-minute drive from Salisbury Cathedral and 10 minutes from New Forest National Park. .This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Stonehenge and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Southampton Skating.

What's nearby

  • Cathedral Close - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Market Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Salisbury Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Sarum - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Salisbury (XSR-Salisbury Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-O-Land - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Camp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coach & Horses - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Red Lion Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Salisbury Cathedral
Best Western Red Lion Hotel offers 60 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
1220 - Onsite bar.
Victoria Lounge - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1,220
  • Victoria Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Best Western Red Lion Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 719 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

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

Don’t judge a book…

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and it’s true for this hotel, but not how you would expect. First impressions were good. You approach through a lovely courtyard and into reception, where the greeting was warm and inviting. It was refreshing to be greeted by local people for a change. We were shown most of the way to our room, but from here on in, things went downhill a bit. Our room (84) was stiflingly hot with no air con and the windows were shut. A fan had been provided but due to the heat, it only blew hot air around. There were no net curtains in the window, so although we weren’t overlooked, it felt a bit exposed. The window was filthy. There was no ventilation in the bathroom and the mirrors weren’t heated so after a shower or bath, you had to clean the mirror before use. The bath wasn’t as clean as it should be, there being hair in the drain. During the night we were disturbed by music from the night club across the street, which was a little surprising as it looked empty every time I looked out the window. We had fish and chips in the hotel in the evening which was quite mediocre, but breakfast (buffet) was better. I wouldn’t say I had any complaints, as such but the room certainly needs some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, San Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, very conveniently located. Easy bus to Stonehenge and within walking distance of so many attractions. It’s an old building with many expected quirks. The courtyard is beautiful and relaxing to take a beer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What looks like an amazing hotel on arrival is sadly very (very) tired and past its best. An overwhelming smell of damp pursuits. Avoid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
No AC on the room so hard to sleep well on the hot day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old building 12th century I believe with plenty of character. very cosy spacious room and very nice bed , recommended for anyone visiting Salisbury as its conveniently close to the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Taniya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was in the heart of Salisbury so it was only a fifteen minutes walk from the Train station and I didn't have much luggage, so not having to walk far helped. The ambience of the hotel was good especially the outside area where you can just sit and enjoy the flowers and the vines. The hotel is near shops and restaurants. The staff were friendly and I got a complimentary upgrade from a single room to a double room. The room had everything I needed and was clean and the breakfast in the morning had a good variety. The only thing that didn't work was thr TV I fancied watching TV on the big screen but couldn't. For a four star hotel this isn't good. I mentioned this to staff at check out. The rooms had enough towels and toiletries for me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

All fine. Very lovely room. Friendly owners and staff. Nothing but good to say of everything about our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Location great, hotel very average for the money

I stayed whilst working in the area. I have to say I've stayed in fair nicer hotels for less money! The room was averagely clean, dust in the bathroom, no where to store wash bag other than the floor. The room was not replenished with tea/coffee one morning and dirty cups remained. The breakfast was self service, no decent coffee (latte etc was charged as an extra) very basic again for the money. Having said that, the location was fantastic but I just felt it was quite expensive for what was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, old with amazing history, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was small no cold water in the bathroom tap plug hole would open up to let water drain away would of liked a mirror on the wall in room had to sit by the wardrobe with door open as mirror was inside the wardrobe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Furthest room on third level of building with no elevator. Room itself nice but only a fan to cool it. Radiators had been blasting heat and no turnoff on towel heater. Room was located above the corner of two busy, noisy streets, making it hard to sleep or even watch television. Thankfully there was a fan in the closet to make the room bearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Probably the best in Salisbury

Friendly helpful staff … beautiful building that has its origins in 1300s Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The oldest hotel in Europe. Quirky layout and to the charm. Staff were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Viktor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpfulness of staff - and a room with a bath!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one Night, but i must say i had a good Night's sleep. Bed was very comfy, room was spotless, linen was fresh and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

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

February 2025 Stay

I was happy to have received an upgrade to a better room. I did find the hotel to be a bit noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025