Best Western Red Lion Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Salisbury Cathedral

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Sat, Nov 15
Mon, Nov 17
November 2025
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December 2025
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Indoor wedding
Lounge
Exterior
Restaurant
In the heart of the city, Best Western Red Lion Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with a charming bar and on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Unwind on the sun-drenched terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With helpful staff to cater to your needs, this upscale hotel is sure to leave you feeling relaxed.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
CA $101
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Interior detail
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
IPod dock
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom shower
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Milford Street, Salisbury, England, SP1 2AN

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
  • Magna Carta Chapter House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Salisbury Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Southampton (SOU) - 36 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 42 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 91 min drive
  • Salisbury (XSR-Salisbury Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Salisbury Station - 13 min walk
  • Romsey Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Best Western Red Lion Hotel

When you stay at Best Western Red Lion Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Stonehenge. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Onsite self parking (GBP 20.00 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

1220 - Onsite bar.
Victoria Lounge - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 20.00 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Red Lion Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Red Lion Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 20.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Red Lion Hotel?

Yes, 1220 offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Best Western Red Lion Hotel like?

Best Western Red Lion Hotel is in the heart of Salisbury, a short 8-minute walk from Salisbury Cathedral and 3 minutes' walk from Market Square.

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Best Western Red Lion Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast had a great selection of proteins and good portion size. (11 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

Great stay in a wonderful hotel
Samantha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little hotel with a lot of character in the centre of Salisbury. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast caters for all.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay, helpful staff, comfortable room
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a terrific value
Jennifer Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, breakfast and staff. Very old, cozy hotel with amazing history!
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Probably the best in Salisbury

Friendly helpful staff … beautiful building that has its origins in 1300s Highly recommend
john, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
JOHN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was comfortable although the basin taps moved andone of the screws was missing from the hook on the bathroom door so couldnt really hang anything up but all minor issues.Lovely view from the window overlooking the courtyard.Very pleasant stay
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An old coaching inn well sited in Salisbury very close to the city centre and close to Cathedral and other historical sites. The hotel is very comfortable with well equipped rooms.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Martyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Town centre hotel

Nice hotel in centre of Salisbury.Public Car Park available next door,free parking 18.00- 08.00.Quirky old hotel with corridor’s everywhere.Hotel room had opening windows but was quite stuffy,with excessive tog duvets for time of year.Breakfast was fine,with choice of continental or cooked.Plenty restaurants within easy walking distance for evening meal.
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, quite hotel, cozy room.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.

8/10 Very good

Red lion

Friendly staff, large room and comfortable bed.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Period hotel

Lovely period room. Salisbury lovely city
Gillian D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A return visit to our favourite hotel in Salisbury. Combines modern comfort and olde worlde charm. Staff were very helpful too.
victoria, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Great location dating back to the early 1200s, and with room layout and motif matching its historical timeframe as much as possible, while still having modern conveniences.
Ariel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Duncan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Red Lion stay

Lovely stay again at the Red Lion. Upgraded our room which was easy to do. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed our stay immensely.
Edward, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Phoned day before to check access to room as I have walking difficulties and use a wheelchair at times, spoke to Aaron was on duty who said the lift was not working, he very kindly moved me to a ground floor room so no stairs which was perfect, and a ramp was put to go to the bathroom Thank you Aaron for your help
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet hotel great location. Lovely room , comfy bed. Bathroom good size but grouting to tiles need attention
linda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a pleasant stay. Front desk staff very helpful. Breakfast lukewarm but hunger prevailed without complaint.
Derek, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No AC on the room so hard to sleep well on the hot day
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful historic hotel

Excellent stay in the oldest hotel in Europe! That being said you cannot expect a lift. Everything we needed in the room for a good nights sleep; clean, comfortable, nice bed & linens. Breakfast had a great selection of proteins for once. The history is amazing
Harry K Jr., 1-night trip