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The Red Lion Hotel

4.0(643)
Hotel

About

The Red Lion Hotel offers a practical, comfortable base in central Basingstoke with 61 ensuite rooms featuring tea and coffee facilities. Its location near Festival Place and transport hubs makes it easy for business travelers to access local attractions and services.

The hotel’s Festival Suite and additional function rooms provide flexible spaces for meetings, conferences, and corporate events. With attentive staff and ample parking, it supports smooth, well-organized gatherings in a straightforward, welcoming setting.

Best for

  • Central Basingstoke meetings & conferences
  • Business travel with convenient overnight stays
  • Casual client dinners & relaxed team gatherings

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Event Spaces
Festival Suite for versatile events
A function room decorated to a high standard, popular for weddings, parties, conferences, and training sessions. It offers a well-equipped space suitable for a variety of business events.
Location
Central town centre location near transport hubs
Located in the centre of Basingstoke, close to Festival Place shopping and restaurant complex, with ample parking and proximity to train and bus stations, making it convenient for business travelers and event attendees.
Atmosphere
Warm, rustic charm with distinctive bird art prints
The hotel features a cozy and inviting decor with rustic charm, highlighted by numerous bird art prints on the walls, creating a unique and welcoming environment for guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.0 on Google · 643 reviews