Best Western Red Lion Hotel

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Indoor wedding
Bathroom shower
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Red Lion Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and 24-hour room service.
Best Western Red Lion Hotel offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Red Lion Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Salisbury Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a porter, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Salisbury Cathedral and 10 minutes from New Forest National Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Best Western Red Lion Hotel also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Salisbury hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
1220 – On-site bar.
Victoria Lounge – This brasserie specialises 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 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self 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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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 continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 15 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

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
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 on-site 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)
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM.
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Best Western Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 786 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 786 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 786 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 786 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 786 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable room Quiet hotel Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff good, room clean and an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent as was the location room was good value for money will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round, polite staff, v clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, always welcoming. Just love the uniqueness of the Red Lion. Walking distance to the town centre and parking available if booked early enough.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was too small.staff were courteous,friendly,and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room lovely and spotless. Staff brilliant. Breakfast wonderful and fresh, best fried eggs i have had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room well heated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large, room, comfortable bedm with a bath (which we like)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good food great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, nice big room making for a very comfort stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, staff were polite, friendly and efficient, bought lunch on arrival which was very tasty and good value for money, looking forward to staying again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice traditional decor, good breakfast selection, great location and good value for money. Few cobwebs and slight issues with the plumbing but this is to be expected of such an old building!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception chap Aran was incredibly friendly. The room was spotless with all the amenities you would need. First class. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, with an excellent bathroom. Overall property appearance was clean, tidy and very attractive. Breakfast was excellent, really good value for the money. Staff were friendly and most helpful. A lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

dave

Liked: Amenities
Heritage building
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and tidy, and comfortable. Breakfast good as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was everything I wanted it to be except the shower unit. I am 6 foot 4 inches, my head was touching the shower head. Width wise only about 4 inches room to move! Disappointed that no evening meal was available but not a problem as the hotel is in the middle of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Stayed here twice. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, helpful staff, comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025